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Old 07-05-2007 | 02:46 PM
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IMHO they are asking too much...perfect example of a modded car where the mods weaken the sale. That is honestly one of the least "clean" NSX's that I have ever seen. If you want a really nice one (albeit early model) in that color combo, PM me....my cousin has a garage queen with limited and very tasteful mods that he might be considering selling for the right price. Even so, you should be able to buy a lot more car (NSX or otherwise) for 30k+.
Old 07-05-2007 | 05:24 PM
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Josh,

Don't bring that thing around or I'll beat it down like an illegitimate, red-headed stepchild.

Pretty car...we've seen it riding around town. I've always though the NSX looked good. Don't go blowin' all your money on cars now.
Old 07-05-2007 | 05:54 PM
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Forget about supercharging and bring it to Factor X here in Las Vegas. They do phenomenal turbo installations.
Old 07-05-2007 | 06:05 PM
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Forget about supercharging and bring it to Factor X here in Las Vegas. They do phenomenal turbo installations.
more info please???

Don't bring that thing around or I'll beat it down like an illegitimate, red-headed stepchild.

Pretty car...we've seen it riding around town. I've always though the NSX looked good. Don't go blowin' all your money on cars now.
why not??? you're going to do my refi 2/3 for the investments, other third of the 80% for a toy.
Old 07-05-2007 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by hakaida442
Forget about supercharging and bring it to Factor X here in Las Vegas. They do phenomenal turbo installations.
Yeah, don't do a supercharger on the NSX. I'd go with a custom job, the HP performance kit or the Cartech turbo kit. The Cartech kit is the most conservative but it is a twin-turbo vs single from the other makers.
Old 07-05-2007 | 07:47 PM
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As people have been sayin Josh, the lines of the NSX are awesome...I absolutely love the car but and say get it if its for looks...but if you are getting it for the power aspect...run away. You will be utterly dissapointed comin from the 55...just my 2 cents...

Knowing you though, if you were to get it, I'm sure it wouldn't remain slow for too long

Good luck with the decision buddy!!!
Old 07-06-2007 | 02:56 AM
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No, no... Looks HORRIBLY cobbled together for my tastes. Plus, ~$40k for a '91? The NSX was the biz in it's day, but it is long in the tooth and showing it. Turns far fewer heads, even with the (IMO) tacky bolt-ons. Honestly, there are more flashy cars for less $. Slammed new body Vette, red drop-top Jag XKR with a white leather interior, Maserati, and so on... I would pass on the '91 and pick up something more current. This just looks like a car that doesn't belong in the same zip code as the W211.

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Old 07-06-2007 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
more info please???



why not??? you're going to do my refi 2/3 for the investments, other third of the 80% for a toy.
If they throw in a Don Johnson Miami-Vice White dinner jacket and turquoice tank top, I say go fot it

Seriously they are cool cars but for that price I'd also vote for an older Viper, slap a blower on there and you've got some serious whiplash
Old 07-06-2007 | 06:07 AM
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hey dragonAMG i really dig the car amzing car

can i see it after you get it? PLS.

and that front spoiler thats gonna be hard to drive around with you will just rip that off.

and yeah im surprised you didnt get to sell your car its an art.

i hope you get it.

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Old 07-06-2007 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
haha... if I buy this NSX I will definitely be removing that front spoiler and doing the 2002 OEM front conversion and adding a supercharger.


Fantastic car, hope you get it. Always wanted 1 but they're not available here in S.A. Great toy to have at 30k.
Old 07-06-2007 | 08:06 AM
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I got him down to 27k and I'm probably going to pass on it... having a hard time commiting to the deal. Oh well... thanks for everyones help.
Old 07-06-2007 | 09:28 AM
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Years ago the NSX was a great car, now it is old school. There are too many supercars available now. Either buy an unmolested NSX, or buy something fairly current. That NSX is hideous.

It is like buying a Ferrari 308 or 328. Why? Unless you can steal one and get paid to drive it, I would not waste your time.
Old 07-06-2007 | 09:42 AM
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Old 07-06-2007 | 09:47 AM
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Josh,

How about one of these for $58,000???

Old 07-06-2007 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG

why not??? you're going to do my refi 2/3 for the investments, other third of the 80% for a toy.

Now I'm feeling the love! You know Chris and I would love to go car shopping with you.
Old 07-06-2007 | 01:10 PM
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Abalto says it perfectly. I would either buy a VIRGIN NSX or a more current head turner. Of course it depends on personal tastes and (most of all) what this car's purpose is. Head turning weekend cruiser? Weekend track racer? I suppose the NSX might be suited to a particular purpose, and $27k is better than I expected. But still... Talk about a rough investment, the poor owner must be hating every $ he put into it if he expected resale. I only recently was aware of the 'mod rule': $1k invested in mods decreases your resale value by $500. If lucky

Here are some cars Skeeter would scoop up if I had a spare $30k or so:

http://www.texascarsdirect.com/Publi...aspx?id=D2861A

http://www.texascarsdirect.com/Publi...l.aspx?id=2597

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-...QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/06-JA...QQcmdZViewItem

Those Jags have major female appeal Even the old body style; not sure why but they see it as a major status car.

A super clean NSX would be a good long-term hold IMO. Ahead of it's time, what do you all think about a clean stock low-mile NSX in terms of holding value over the next, say 10 years?

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Old 07-06-2007 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by vrus
Josh,

How about one of these for $58,000???

Great minds think alike!
Old 07-06-2007 | 01:27 PM
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Old 07-06-2007 | 02:15 PM
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I dont like the front OR rear spoiler. it looses class to rice, it's unnessisary around town.
I used to have a fully tricked out custom Twin Turbo 1991 black NSX(it was my second one). i loved it. it got sooooo much attention and it sounded great. i had 425hp which isnt bad. it isnt exactly luxurious or have many ammenities, but it is honda reliable and much better head turner than the E, if you like that. it was quick and could carve lines with cars 3x the price.

uh, but i sold my NSX for my E55. i just didnt driver her enough and the batt kept on dying because i let her sit too long. i dont regret my time, energy and money i put into the NSX(it was a lot), but i wouldnt go back to her from my E55 either. but if you can have both, go for it. or you can be like everyone else and have a porsche, which are undeniably great cars but here in so-cal they are a dime a dozen.
Old 07-06-2007 | 03:45 PM
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Josh, now that I had a chance to drive more P-cars. I would look for some 993TT or 996GT3 if budget allows. Nothing else comes close in handling.
Old 07-06-2007 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Vadim@GMGRacing
Josh, now that I had a chance to drive more P-cars. I would look for some 993TT or 996GT3 if budget allows. Nothing else comes close in handling.
Actually I just bought a silver 2003 996 TT X50, 21k miles , CPO w/ ceramic brake package, nice fat daddy whale wing, 19" techart wheels, short throw shifter, yellow stiched seats & seats belts, silver seat backs... the works.... freaking awesome!!! Had to say goodbye to the beast! I take delivery on Monday!!! Can't wait to post pictures!
Old 07-06-2007 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
Actually I just bought a silver 2003 996 TT X50, 21k miles , CPO w/ ceramic brake package, nice fat daddy whale wing, 19" techart wheels, short throw shifter, yellow stiched seats & seats belts, silver seat backs... the works.... freaking awesome!!! Had to say goodbye to the beast! I take delivery on Monday!!! Can't wait to post pictures!
You got rid of the E55?
Old 07-06-2007 | 04:45 PM
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You got rid of the E55?
unfortunately I had to let her go... hopefully going to a good home, but not before the GM of the p-dealer drives her for a month or so.
Old 07-06-2007 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
unfortunately I had to let her go... hopefully going to a good home, but not before the GM of the p-dealer drives her for a month or so.


Congrats on the P-car deal.
Old 07-06-2007 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dragonAMG
unfortunately I had to let her go... hopefully going to a good home, but not before the GM of the p-dealer drives her for a month or so.
which dealer if you dont mind me asking the one on sahara and tenaya?


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