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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #25 on: July 24, 2014, 09:16:39 PM »
Quote from: Nails on July 24, 2014, 08:36:13 PM
A 1990 acura nsx will still fetch a cool 30k today

in great condition, yea.

recently, I've seen 92-94's for under $20k with normal wear and tear for a 20+ yr old car.

even then, you're gonna spend less than a couple thousand per year on maintenance.

tires = less than $1k/yr, IF that.

oil changes = less than $400/year.

MAYBE headlight motors, window motors, and brakes every couple years.

the NSX and 911's are the best sports cars you can by in terms of value & reliability, IMO.
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #26 on: July 25, 2014, 03:09:23 PM »
This is the episode of After/Drive that got me interested in the NSX.  The Classic car club explains why the NXS was better than the Ferrari 355.

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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #27 on: July 25, 2014, 03:19:36 PM »
Quote from: HavoX on July 24, 2014, 06:08:25 PM
Jewish lightning?

Friend worked for a dealer who ordered two ford gt's.  Took one out of the lot, brand new... Did a sweet burn out, donuted over the curb, back onto the lot and smashed it into his other one. 

When I posted this I was bitching about suspension going, need new top shock mounts. Today I see the cooling system has a leak. Had the car 4 years (it is 10 years old) and never an issue. Spent over €1000 since December, wishing I had just sold it then.
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #28 on: July 25, 2014, 06:31:07 PM »
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #29 on: July 25, 2014, 07:47:31 PM »
Srs question for the car guys...

Why not get a bike? Generally cheaper, equally if not faster, you get the rush...
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #30 on: July 25, 2014, 09:02:38 PM »
Quote from: HavoX on July 25, 2014, 07:47:31 PM
Srs question for the car guys...

Why not get a bike? Generally cheaper, equally if not faster, you get the rush...

Are you talking about a bicycle or a motorcycle?  The NSX should have a top speed of around 200 mph.  Also, a car is way safer than a motorcycle.
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #31 on: July 25, 2014, 09:36:37 PM »
Yeah I meant motorcycle.  Didn't know the cars were that fast
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #32 on: July 26, 2014, 06:21:08 AM »
Quote from: ESFitness on July 24, 2014, 02:00:49 PM
meh... I've always been a huge NSX fan, but I dunno about this incarnation.

taillights look like Aston Martins...

take ...

R8
Gallardo
458 Italia
F430
Elise
McLaren

... and put them in a blender. looks like what they did


Likewise, I am a huge fan of the original NSX. The body styling is great for a car in that price range

Granted that everyone says that is under powered

I would still like to own one
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #33 on: July 26, 2014, 08:48:33 AM »
 NSX-R GT  only 5 built , sold for $500,000 usd





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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #34 on: July 26, 2014, 09:32:13 AM »
I think they were able to keep the low profile. 



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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #35 on: July 26, 2014, 02:34:49 PM »
Quote from: Red Hook on July 26, 2014, 06:21:08 AM

Likewise, I am a huge fan of the original NSX. The body styling is great for a car in that price range

Granted that everyone says that is under powered

I would still like to own one

They say it was underpowered but for it's time it was doing mid to low 13's in the quarter and this was early 1990's??

It was a driving machine esp the hard top 1990-1993 versions

Stiff suspension, rack and pinion steering only, until the later models had to be soften cause people complained it was too harsh

Aryton Senna approved!
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #36 on: July 28, 2014, 07:14:50 AM »
Quote from: mfrank on July 26, 2014, 09:32:13 AM
I think they were able to keep the low profile. 






to this day the car still look sexy

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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #37 on: July 28, 2014, 09:22:50 AM »
Quote from: Bevo on July 23, 2014, 07:53:19 PM
The original NSX was a very good underrated car
wasn't really underrated. maybe general public didn't know why it was a good sportscar but enthusiasts knew.

they should have turbocharged it though
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #38 on: July 28, 2014, 09:26:14 AM »
Quote from: Red Hook on July 28, 2014, 07:14:50 AM

to this day the car still look sexy


that's a clean looking NSX! what's that paint called?
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #39 on: July 28, 2014, 07:37:48 PM »





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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #40 on: July 28, 2014, 07:54:27 PM »
Quote from: MAXX on July 28, 2014, 09:22:50 AM
wasn't really underrated. maybe general public didn't know why it was a good sportscar but enthusiasts knew.

they should have turbocharged it though

Yeah it was during its time it was looked at as overpriced, underpowered and no history like the porsche 911, f355 ferrari, and c5 corvette, even the supra...

It was until time passed and the prices dropping guys were picking it up used and realizing how great, unadulterated the car really was

I wish it had a NA V8 high revving instead
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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #41 on: July 28, 2014, 08:38:03 PM »
Quote from: Bevo on July 28, 2014, 07:54:27 PM
Yeah it was during its time it was looked at as overpriced, underpowered and no history like the porsche 911, f355 ferrari, and c5 corvette, even the supra...

It was until time passed and the prices dropping guys were picking it up used and realizing how great, unadulterated the car really was

I wish it had a NA V8 high revving instead

I agree that the original model was over priced and under powered.  This new model will probably be over $100K.  I'm expecting 600-700 lb ft of torque, which would give better acceleration than Ferrari and Lamborghini.  I'm interested in seeing how this hybrid power train works and how well the all wheel drive puts that power to the road.

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Re: NSX at the Nurburgring
« Reply #42 on: July 29, 2014, 01:52:25 AM »
Quote from: MAXX on July 28, 2014, 09:26:14 AM
that's a clean looking NSX! what's that paint called?

Silverstone metallic I believe
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