When I saw this "White" NSX, I was weeping!!!

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I was driving (not in my NSX) around West Side of Los Angeles this afternoon when I came accross this white NSX (please see the poor quality cell phone pics below), I almost cried. It is out on the drive way, dirty black spots all over the car, and paint falling off in many places... I can't believe anyone would treat their nsx this way!:mad: White NSXs are rare and I can't belive this person can't find a proper home for it.:confused: It is a shame (maybe it is a CRIME:eek:) this car is in such a bad shape... If someone knows the owner of this car, please convince him/her to sell this car to someone who would care for it the right way. I know I would!!!!


(Sorry, the picture is not so good so you kinda of have to take my words for it that it is in a bad shape. But I am sure you can see the paint that had been completely scrape off on the lower left corner of the front bumper..)

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I only see paint chips on the lower front bumper portion which looks like a result of hitting something or just some wear. I know personally I have a minor paint chipping spot of 1 inch on the front portion of my bumper as well just below the turn signals.

Just looks like some wear.

Stephen
 
sduffass said:
I only see paint chips on the lower front bumper portion which looks like a result of hitting something or just some wear. I know personally I have a minor paint chipping spot of 1 inch on the front portion of my bumper as well just below the turn signals.

Just looks like some wear.

Stephen
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I agree with that part. However, like I had stated before, the picture is coming off my cell phone and it does no justice to the real situation. The car is extremely dirty and the falling paint parts are on the A-Pilar and other areas where I weren't able to get the right angle while driving.

I am sure many people use their NSX as a DD, however, I am sure they would probably park their cars in the garage and at least keep the car clean. Those spots that I saw probably won't come off the car even with hand wax... Not after baking the the 90+ degree sun today... Of course, everyone has right to do whatever to their car, since its their car. I don't know, it just reminded me a wounded lion..:biggrin:
 
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Looks like a missing driver's mirror as well. Stolen?
 
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and if the lights are up,they probably don't go down:frown:
 
Doraemon said:
I was driving (not in my NSX) around West Side of Los Angeles this afternoon when I came accross this white NSX (please see the poor quality cell phone pics below), I almost cried. It is out on the drive way, dirty black spots all over the car, and paint falling off in many places... I can't believe anyone would treat their nsx this way!:mad: White NSXs are rare and I can't belive this person can't find a proper home for it.:confused: It is a shame (maybe it is a CRIME:eek:) this car is in such a bad shape... If someone knows the owner of this car, please convince him/her to sell this car to someone who would care for it the right way. I know I would!!!!


(Sorry, the picture is not so good so you kinda of have to take my words for it that it is in a bad shape. But I am sure you can see the paint that had been completely scrape off on the lower left corner of the front bumper..)
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Where in West LA? I want to drive by for a look myself.
 
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SoCalDude said:
Where in West LA? I want to drive by for a look myself.
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I forgot what street I was on. I was driving around looking at open houses. It should be in the area between Olympic and Santa Monica, Prosser and Sepulveda. It is next to a house for sale. I will try to go through my info and update..

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Should be the house next to XXXX Bentley...

Just on the side note.... After I took the picture, I was heading home. I saw a few guys abandoning a Bentley right around Santa Monica and the 405 FWY, I believe right next to the new Tesla show room. I was at the stop light and they were knocking on a Taxi looking for a ride in traffic, and people were honking. What a sight! I guess these Bentleys are still just a VW...
 
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Doraemon said:
I forgot what street I was on. I was driving around looking at open houses. It should be in the area between Olympic and Santa Monica, Prosser and Sepulveda. It is next to a house for sale. I will try to go through my info and update..

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Should be the house next to xxxx Bentley...
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Only a mile from my house. I'll definitely drive by soon. I think I saw this car a couple of times before. Drove past me once as I was picking my kids from school (Overland Avenue Elementary).
 
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Make an offer. Knock on his door and ask him or her if they might sell it. Worst that could happen is you buy a nsx at a steal.
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This is what I would do. Some young guy might get a deal on a fixer-upper. Remember, it is a Honda, and if it is fundamentally sound, you could drive it while you brought it back up to speed. I really can't think of a better way of "bonding" with a car than buying it in sad condition, fixing it up, and turning it into something hot. When you do it this way (the hard way) you never want to sell it. People flush with cash buy a car, keep it a coupla years, sell it and move on, easy come, easy go, but when you sweat over it you keep it for a long time. If it appreciates to six figures that would just be a bonus - the best part is tricking out a car you really want and holding onto it.

Ever pass on a car, maybe a musclecar, when you were younger that you wish you had bought? I passed on a 1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 convertible shell in 1984 in Miami. They wanted $2500 for a rolling chassis with no engine, top, or interior. I remember thinking, even at that time, that that was a good buy. I could have bought it plus a 1970 Mustang coupe and had a complete driving GT350 convertible for $3500 plus some sweat equity. My income then was about seven grand a year! in the Air Force, but I could have pulled it off if I had gotten serious about buying it. I would have had the pleasure of fixing it up and driving it for a couple of decades, plus as a bonus nicely restored GT350 convertibles have been known to sell for big bucks. Sometimes, it only takes one good idea to make a big difference in your life. A neglected NSX looks to me like a buying opportunity. The pleasure of rescuing and owning, plus it stands a good chance of being highly collectible in the future. Assuming you could buy at the right price and the condition is sound, it would be hard to lose on a deal like this, that is unless you get on the go-fast crack pipe.

There's a red NSX in Newbury Park at this tow yard.
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Another possible buying opportunity, although this one sounds like it has been crashed...
 
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Although I'm sure the intentions were good, it would be nice if you guys edited out the address out of respect for the owner. Especially considering it's not stored indoors.

There are some bad people who lurk on these forums, and I'm sure they'd love to know when exotics are stored outdoors for long periods of time unattended.
 
:frown::frown::frown::frown::frown::frown::frown: looks so sad, especially the way the eyes look in the second picture...:frown: he probably loves the car, but doesnt have the money to fix it up right now...
 
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Although I'm sure the intentions were good, it would be nice if you guys edited out the address out of respect for the owner. Especially considering it's not stored indoors.

There are some bad people who lurk on these forums, and I'm sure they'd love to know when exotics are stored outdoors for long periods of time unattended.
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That was for one of the primer to check it out. Anyway, I have since edited the address out. :biggrin:
 
Doraemon said:
I hope not... Not at a place where houses starts @ 1M (tear-down/major work condition)...:confused:
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The $1M tear down homes were a year ago. Due to the depressed economy, they now sell for $700k! :biggrin:
 
Maybe the guy just bought it as a project car. Who knows.. But, white NSXs are rare and I wouldn't mind to get my hands on one that is a bit in bad shape and cheap, as long as it has a clean title.:biggrin:
 
Jett said:
Ever pass on a car, maybe a musclecar, when you were younger that you wish you had bought? I passed on a 1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 convertible shell in 1984 in Miami. They wanted $2500 for a rolling chassis with no engine, top, or interior. I remember thinking, even at that time, that that was a good buy. I could have bought it plus a 1970 Mustang coupe and had a complete driving GT350 convertible for $3500 plus some sweat equity. My income then was about seven grand a year! in the Air Force, but I could have pulled it off if I had gotten serious about buying it. I would have had the pleasure of fixing it up and driving it for a couple of decades, plus as a bonus nicely restored GT350 convertibles have been known to sell for big bucks. Sometimes, it only takes one good idea to make a big difference in your life. A neglected NSX looks to me like a buying opportunity. The pleasure of rescuing and owning, plus it stands a good chance of being highly collectible in the future. Assuming you could buy at the right price and the condition is sound, it would be hard to lose on a deal like this, that is unless you get on the go-fast crack pipe.
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Sorta.

In 1973 I happened upon a black / black 1970 Shelby GT500. It was offered for $3500. It was that or pay for college. I think I made the right choice going to school. But it's fun thinking about having bought that car and selling it now for $100k+. :smile:

Might be a good idea to at least ask about this NSX.
 
The "eyes" do look sad! :frown: Tow hook cover missing. There is a red one here in Cincinnati that I want to rescue. Needs some work. Just sits outside in the guys driveway. Half the time the rear of the car is just hanging out onto the sidewalk. Really really sad. I had that guy trying to sell me it once for 13 grand. When I said yes he re-nigged. :frown:
 
I've seen that NSX parked on the street, so I stopped and checked it out. It's an NA1 with the roof painted white.

It appears to be a daily driver, and it's pretty beat. Typical stuff - no front lip, lots of scratches and chips, antenna half down, etc. It looks like a high mileage car that the owner has driven extensively. Good for him. This is definitely no "barnyard" find.

Anyone else who thinks this is a travesty and only wants to admire their cars sitting in the garage, good for you too. More low mileage cars for us drivers when you're done with them.
 

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