My wife and I drove a '99 NSX-T today, with 2,800 miles on it. It was unbelievable. I have recently driven at least a dozen Vettes that are also lots of fun, but way different. The raw HP and torque of the Vette is there for the taking, but the power of the NSX is very sophisticated. Smooth as silk and the sound is intoxicating. I love it.
Now, I have a couple questions that concern me about THIS car and hope these are not common on all NSXs.
Now, I have a couple questions that concern me about THIS car and hope these are not common on all NSXs.
- The clutch: From a dead stop this clutch grabbed very high (at least for me) and chattered. As the car warmed up, it chattered less, but still chattered. I would have hoped that this clutch would be VERY smooth. I complained to the dealer and he said he would have the NSX master tech talk to me when we returned to the dealership. I spoke to the mechanic and he said it was common. I have a problem with this.
- There were some squeaks and rattles in the dash. Sounded as though they were coming from the right-center, next to the AC and radio. The squeak came when rolling slowly over a bumpy road. The rattle came as I came to a stop. It lasted for a few seconds, like resonating inside the dash.
- Finally, I thought the passenger's seat was more comfortable than the driver's seat. The driver's seat seemed to have more lumbar support, more than necessary and certainly more than the passenger's seat.
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The clutch is major, the others are rather minor. Is the clutch issue common? I hope not because it may cause me to not buy.
Thanks very much. I really appreciate the help that is available on this forum.
Rick
[This message has been edited by tabasco (edited 17 March 2001).]