Future NSX owner's dilema...need advice

[NSXdreamer]

Although I may be 3 full years away from owning the NSX, I wonder about a few things; like what year I would like to have and what slight modifications I might do to it...So I have decided on either getting a 1994 NSX which has the updated wheels and it's in coupe form, or go for the '97 which in my mind was a "mini redesign" of the NSX...If I got the '94 I would add Comptech I/H/E, and hopefully bump the horsepower to 295-300....But if I got the 1997 (assuming it's stock) I would just leave it alone because it's got the 290hp and 6 speed, and some other updates....I would think the 1994 would cost less than the 1997, but is it worth paying extra to get the '97? The budget I have set can't exceed 40K.

Anyway, humor me guys...If Acura decides to make the next gen TL a rear wheel drive 270hp monster I might opt for that as well...For now I'll have to stare brochures and NSX posters on my wall...

 

[nsxtasy]

If you're three years away, don't worry about it. Too many things can change between now and then - in the car market as well as your own personal situation.

 

[apeltier]

I just got a '94. Its great, but I wanted a '97 too. Prices are way out of my range on the '97s so I went with my second choice ('93s and '94s were realistically my only choice). In 3 years it will surely be different. I'd really like the 6-speed and the extra hp, but I can't remember if you can get the '97 in coupe form.

You won't be unhappy with a '94. Its great. The gearing is a little tall and the clutch is typical of the earlier cars, but I love it. From what I hear the '97 and newer cars are fantastic, but I just couldn't wait any longer. I had to have one and I love it more every day. Don't wait. Sell your soul like me. You'll thank me for it.

Alan



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'94 black/black
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[nsxtasy]

I can't remember if you can get the '97 in coupe form.

You can, but with only four coupes sold in '97, finding one is like looking for a needle in a haystack, and if you do, it may sell at a premium over an NSX-T.

 

[NSXdreamer]

I will try really hard to get a 1997 NSX, because that's what I've had in mind this whole time...I have found '97 X's going for 54K on some car sites, and I pray that I find one below 40K three years from now...Only time will tell...

 

[Brian Jeanmaire]

well guess what.. the needle is found.

1994 1 of only 4!white/black automatic dealer serviced,cd,wholesale priced!!35,900!!!!!call mike 315 789 2767 geneva ny


DOH! I will be buying an NSX in 2 years..

Current Cars
1998 3000 GT SL (modified black 5-speed)
1998 Black Ford Explorer Sport
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[nsxtasy]

well guess what.. the needle is found.

There's nothing unusual about that car. There are plenty of '91-94 coupes for sale at any particular time. Dealers trump up the fact that a car is "1 of 4" but the only reason it's 1 of 4 is because of the relatively rare color and the automatic transmission. IOW it's not very likely that someone would be LOOKING FOR a white/black '94 automatic and unwilling to take a different color/year/etc, so who cares whether it's 1 of 4? There were 512 NSX's sold in '94, of which 66 had automatics.

You had been asking about a '97, which contains the 3.2-liter engine, six-speed transmission, etc - regardless of color. Finding a '97 coupe IS like looking for a needle in a haystack (although the 50 '99 coupes, the Zanardis, are not that hard to find).

[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 31 August 2001).]

 

[Brian Jeanmaire]

Sorry just trying to help out.. the 1 of 4 jumped out at me when I looked at the board.

I personally like the Sebring Silver color..

..at 23 insurance would suck on an NSX.. I will be married soon and figure by the time Im 25-26 it will be more reasonable.

(It actually pretty insane for my 3000GT)

 

[NSXTC]

I'd go with the 94. The last year of the true lightweight NSX coupe. Sure, the 97 has a bigger engine and brakes, but it's heaver too. If you have followed the evolution of the 911, you will see a similar pattern - more features = more weight, so we have to add more HP to make up for it....!