newbie here, just a few questions

[trd_gerry]

i currently own a 2003 bmw m3 but was thinking of picking up a 91 nsx with 150k miles. i have a few questions :
1. what would be the cost to overhaul the engine
2. any good resources for nsx aftermarket parts?
3. how much is the maintenance(oil change etc)
4. where can i get 2000 and up exterior parts such as bumpers etc?
5. for the said model, is 21k a fair price?
thanks guys and hope to join the nsx community soon :smile:

 

[808_JDM]

most of your Qs can be answered on SOS website or click the pic on the top of the screen.

 

[ediddynsx]

http://www.nsxprime.com/FAQ/faq.htm

 

[jond]

i currently own a 2003 bmw m3 but was thinking of picking up a 91 nsx with 150k miles. i have a few questions :
1. what would be the cost to overhaul the engine
2. any good resources for nsx aftermarket parts?
3. how much is the maintenance(oil change etc)
4. where can i get 2000 and up exterior parts such as bumpers etc?
5. for the said model, is 21k a fair price?
thanks guys and hope to join the nsx community soon :smile:

1. scienceofspeed.com
2. same
3. Just had my oil changed today. 5.2 quarts of mobil1 was ~$30. $17 for the filter. $15 for labor? Something like that.
4. same as #1 or your acura dealer. Its not cheap...
5. A 1991 is going to be around $28-35k I would think. Not sure about one with 150k miles. I would GUESS around $25-29, but it would depend on a lot of factors. Best bet is to search through the forsale section here and on autotrader.com to get a good idea.

 

[ChopsJazz]

1. Why do you think you need to "overhaul" the engine? Have you driven the car and experienced problems with it? Has the current owner disclosed any engine problems? I get the feeling that you feel an personally, engine with 150K miles is in need of an engine rebuild, and I wouldn't think that is necessary unless you have found pre-existing problems.

4. I think you are referring to 2002 model-year parts.

 

[trd_gerry]

thanks guys! i just thought that 150k is alot of miles especially a 15 yr old car. but thanks for the inputs. scienceofspeed.com is a good site. thanks again

 

[ChopsJazz]

I wouldn't be afraid of 150K miles if the car has been properly maintained (and documented). My car has 139K, still runs great and keeps up with many newer NSXes.

 

[NSXGMS]

thanks guys! i just thought that 150k is alot of miles especially a 15 yr old car. but thanks for the inputs. scienceofspeed.com is a good site. thanks again

Japanese cars with well over 200K miles w/o an engine rebuild are common sights these days...the NSX is no different.

I'm not sure why you feel 150K miles would be especially high for a 15 year old car--that's only 10k miles/year which is pretty standard mileage for the average driver and leases. It's well above the 5k miles/year median that NSXs have but that's academic. The NSX holds up as well or better than any Accord or Civic.

I wouldn't assume an engine rebuild is necessary anytime soon if purchasing an NSX with the age & mileage you described unless there was some evidence to suggest otherwise (i.e. compression/leakdown tests, funny noises, etc.)