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UPDATE: Of all days in the year...On my wife's birthday, I found my NSX! And my wife said I could buy it!
Interesting fact: I ended up buying the first NSX that I test drove! (similarly, I bought the first S2000 that I test drove). Note to self: Don't test drive anything unless I am ready to buy!
For now: I'm going to keep my S2000 and add the NSX to garage.
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Hello All!
I don’t own an NSX yet, but one day I will!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of a fellow NSX Prime member, I was able to test-drive the NSX last weekend.
My experience is a feeling that words can’t describe. But I will do my best to describe it here.
I would love to hear your responses as well!
What's your background/history, First Experience, What you don't like about the NSX, what you like about the NSX, why you LOVE the NSX?
Background:
* I’ve noticed the NSX since I was about 10 years old and saw the taillights on the freeway, was instantly attracted to it. I didn't find out that it was an NSX until much later
* I’ve owned a 94 Honda Accord Coupe (manual), 97 Prelude (manual), 2007 S2000, they are all great cars!
* I don’t think there is an other car I would rather own then the NSX (given a budget of ~$80k).
* I was close to buying a used NSX in 2007, but was still in school and needed a reliable car that had warranty, plus the S2000 is a heck of a car.
First Experience Driving an NSX.
(+) It looks WAY better in person than the photos on the Internet
(+) The way it feels when you sit inside is awesome!
(+) The way you feel when you drive it and the prestige of driving an NSX is something that words can’t explain.
(+) I drove a supercharged NSX and the power was more than I could ever want. I drove the Tesla P70 and C7 Corvette, and although they had more power than the NSX, I was still blown away by the NSX.
(+) The sound of the engine whine and intake followed by a surge of power is addicting. (I test drove a supercharged NSX).
(+) The stock stereo sounds good enough for me.
(+) Auto climate control is nice to have.
(+) T-top design is easy to put on and take off. Compared to the 4th Gen Supra that I vaguely remember.
Thing I didn’t like about it:
(-) Open T-top noise on the freeway with the window up is very loud; compared to my S2000 with the top down.
(-) The T-top was too hot for me to remove when the car has been in a sun for a while.
(-) all NSX needs a little TLC here and there since they are old cars.
(-) Stuff in the trunk gets hot from the engine.
Why do I dream about owning this car?
* It is legendary, it has a place in history.
* It gets noticed! (people stop for a second take!)
* It is fun to drive
* relatively inexpensive to maintain.
* It looks gorgeous, even today’s standards!
* It is unique/rare
* I fall in love each time I look at it.
* Resell value is great, almost like an investment, provided the value continues to climb.
The hunt for my very own NSX has started! If you have one to sell, or see one that's a great deal, please let me know
UPDATE: Of all days in the year...On my wife's birthday, I found my NSX! And my wife said I could buy it!
Interesting fact: I ended up buying the first NSX that I test drove! (similarly, I bought the first S2000 that I test drove). Note to self: Don't test drive anything unless I am ready to buy!
For now: I'm going to keep my S2000 and add the NSX to garage.
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Hello All!
I don’t own an NSX yet, but one day I will!
Thanks to the incredible generosity of a fellow NSX Prime member, I was able to test-drive the NSX last weekend.
My experience is a feeling that words can’t describe. But I will do my best to describe it here.
I would love to hear your responses as well!
What's your background/history, First Experience, What you don't like about the NSX, what you like about the NSX, why you LOVE the NSX?
Background:
* I’ve noticed the NSX since I was about 10 years old and saw the taillights on the freeway, was instantly attracted to it. I didn't find out that it was an NSX until much later
* I’ve owned a 94 Honda Accord Coupe (manual), 97 Prelude (manual), 2007 S2000, they are all great cars!
* I don’t think there is an other car I would rather own then the NSX (given a budget of ~$80k).
* I was close to buying a used NSX in 2007, but was still in school and needed a reliable car that had warranty, plus the S2000 is a heck of a car.
First Experience Driving an NSX.
(+) It looks WAY better in person than the photos on the Internet
(+) The way it feels when you sit inside is awesome!
(+) The way you feel when you drive it and the prestige of driving an NSX is something that words can’t explain.
(+) I drove a supercharged NSX and the power was more than I could ever want. I drove the Tesla P70 and C7 Corvette, and although they had more power than the NSX, I was still blown away by the NSX.
(+) The sound of the engine whine and intake followed by a surge of power is addicting. (I test drove a supercharged NSX).
(+) The stock stereo sounds good enough for me.
(+) Auto climate control is nice to have.
(+) T-top design is easy to put on and take off. Compared to the 4th Gen Supra that I vaguely remember.
Thing I didn’t like about it:
(-) Open T-top noise on the freeway with the window up is very loud; compared to my S2000 with the top down.
(-) The T-top was too hot for me to remove when the car has been in a sun for a while.
(-) all NSX needs a little TLC here and there since they are old cars.
(-) Stuff in the trunk gets hot from the engine.
Why do I dream about owning this car?
* It is legendary, it has a place in history.
* It gets noticed! (people stop for a second take!)
* It is fun to drive
* relatively inexpensive to maintain.
* It looks gorgeous, even today’s standards!
* It is unique/rare
* I fall in love each time I look at it.
* Resell value is great, almost like an investment, provided the value continues to climb.
The hunt for my very own NSX has started! If you have one to sell, or see one that's a great deal, please let me know
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