Several Questions from "Newbie"

[BrentBMA82]

I've been obsessed with the NSX for a long period of time, probably five years now. When my obsession first started, I read and reread the entire FAQ on here probably half a dozen times at least. I haven't followed up too much in the past two years because I purchased a BMW M3. I am selling my car in the next week however and will probably be purchasing a NSX in the next 8 months. I have a few questions.

First: Can a "clean" 95 targa w/ ~50-60k miles be found for ~$40k? I would be willing to accept an accident as long as it wasn't major.

Second: I have only driven the coupe, will I notice a major difference in the targa? Anyone have problems with leaks?

Third: I am coming from a highly modified M3 (still normally aspirated) and was wondering how someone could guestimate this would compare to a stock NSX. I know M3 owners have their opinion as well as NSX owners but any unbiased opinions would be welcome. I can estimate that the car had 260-270 hp, weighed ~3100 lbs. From what I have heard, NSX/M3 are close to even in low acceleration but at freeway speeds NSX would take it.

I guess that is all for now. I am planning on doing the Basch supercharger for it as well. Despite the fact that I have not owned a NSX, I wouldn't question the fact that I have more knowledge than 95% of NSX owners (many of those on this forum excluded).

Thanks,
Brent Parks
Going to miss the M3 but looking forward to my "dream car"

 

[cojones]

Originally posted by BrentBMA82:
First: Can a "clean" 95 targa w/ ~50-60k miles be found for ~$40k?

I've seen it happen... its rare, but I've seen NSX-Ts go for that, particularly non-manual shift ones with minor "stories"

Second: I have only driven the coupe, will I notice a major difference in the targa?
Yes. The roof on the NSX-T comes off

. The car is less rigid when the roof is off.

[This message has been edited by cojones (edited 05 December 2001).]

 

[JGuidry]

A few months ago I looked at a 95 Black\Tan w/ 28K miles for $44k. The seats looked a little worn for 28K and the Hood had been removed or replaced. It also had a slight smell. maybe a smoker. It was on the lot for 4 months and they were trying to make a deal.

 

[nsx808]

You'll get a much better deal at that price with a 94 Coupe... unless you REALLY need that targa.

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Rob Kurfehs
1993 NSX Coupe
Blk/blk
www.neweconomydesign.com

 

[nsxtasy]

The roof on the NSX-T comes off

. The car is less rigid when the roof is off.

The NSX-T (any year) is also less rigid than the coupe when the roof is on, according to the reports of those who have owned both. Furthermore, the '95-96 NSX-T is less rigid than the '97+ NSX-T.

[This message has been edited by nsxtasy (edited 05 December 2001).]

 

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[ilya]

Isn't 1995 the year BEFORE they came up with more weight reduction to compensate for the targa- making it the heaviest of all the models? Just wondering.

 

[nsxtasy]

I think the '95 and '96 were identical. I believe you're referring to changes made in '97.

 

[ncdogdoc]

Unless you are tracking the car, you will like the targa with the top on as much as the coupe. But you will pay a premium for the targa over a '94 coupe, which can be found commonly in the mid to upper $30k range. I bought my '95 red/tan targa for $43k last November, and have not looked back. I thoroughly enjoy the open top (like today - 72 in NC), and still have fun at the track. The top did start squeeking a couple of months ago, but Acura's fix took care of that (for ~$300

), and it definitely has cowl shake with the top off, but the sunburn on top of your head keeps you from noticing it.

I think the biggest thing you will miss with the NSX is the back seat. I love M's, but they are not NSX's. You will also be noticed a lot more in the NSX, which can be good and bad. I think you probably had a little more low end torque in the M3, and you will have to learn to apply the throttle when the tail gets out, not lift

, otherwise they are both tons of fun.

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Gary Yates
1995 Red/Tan

 

[ilya]

I know that major changes were made in 97, but I remember hearing somewhere that there was some difference between 95 and 96 to reduce some weight. I may be wrong. I am going to ask about it next time I'm at the shop.

Are there specs available for 95 and 96 models? We could see if both curb weights are the same.

 

[nsxtasy]

(like today - 72 in NC)

That's about what it was today here in Chicago, too.