Acura NSX

Year / Model Reviewed:
pre 1997 NSX

Summary:
(pre 1997 Model) - I used to own a 1987 930 Turbo Slant and loved it. I bought the NSX because maintenance and the ride were killing me. The NSX is truly a wonder; it iwll do whatever you ask. I've tracked it at Laguna and Thnunderhill and have munched on Ferarri's and Porsches although i wished i had about 50 more HPs sometimes. If you're looking for a great looking car with exceptional performance that won't be in the shop every other week, check out the NSX.

Strengths:
Handling, maintenence,

Weaknesses:
Porsches

Price Paid:  $94787.00 from Pikes Peak Acura

Year / Model Reviewed:
2005 NSX-T

Summary:
I recently found myself in a position where I could buy any car I wanted. I'd considered a Ferrari 430, but know that maintenance is a nighmare bacause my father once owned one. It cost him $500 just to get a mechanic to get within 10' of it with a wrench. I'd also considered an SL65, but it would have cost more than my house and didn't have a pool. The Corvette C6 is beautiful, but commonplace. I even looked at a Lotus Esprit, but didn't like the ride or the low comfort level. Then, I test drove the NSX and kicked myself for wasting my time looking at anything else. It has all the comfort of the SL65, but at one-fourth the price. This car is perfect for Colorado Mountain roads. This car is perfect, just perfect. It's at home on city streets, and handles like a dream at the upper curve. I've pushed this car close to its performance limit, and was only alarmed once. I WON'T oversteer, no matter how much I tried to bring the tail around. Only once, did it threaten to swap ends with alarming speed, but just letting off the throttle brought the tail around instantly. I wouldn't recommend trying to drift in an NSX. It takes a lot to get the tail to let go, and once it does, it comes around quick. Thankfully, this car is very forgiving and won't bite you unless you really push it. I'd driven the stretch of highway between Loveland and Estes Park with a buddy of mine who was in an '04 Corvette out of the Lingenfelter shop. He was all over me on the straights, but could't come close during cornering and I was able to brake whole car-lengths after him. It'll hang fairly well out of the hole with alost any challenger, provided they're driving stock. It will out-corner and brake quicker anything you're likely to meet so long as they're willing to hang with you into a few curves.

Strengths:
Cornering. Braking. Fit and finish. High performance limit.

Weaknesses:
So-so acceleration. Understeer. Limited after-market products

Similar Products Used:
None.

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Price Paid:  $84000.00 from California Acura dea

Year / Model Reviewed:
2004 Yellow NSX-T

Summary:
Just got my Brand New 2004 Yellow NSX. Bought it in San Fran and drove it down the coast back to LA. It is awesome!! I had a 1993 NSX before, so I knew what to expect. I love the color and mine has the yellow interior, which looks great. I love the handling and the removable roof panel. The seating position is really fantastic. If you haven't driven one and ever get the chance to, don't pass it up. I have owned many cars, but this is by far my all time favorite. I would love to meet up with other NSX owners in the Orange County area..

Strengths:
Everything...

Price Paid:  $53000.00 from a dealer

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 NSX

Summary:
My C-5 Z06 is much better than any japanese car ever built. It could wipe the floor with the NSX for almost 30,000 dollars to spare. The smart buyer will not buy this imitation corvette nut go for the real thing that could whoop its butt any day of the week.

Strengths:
none

Weaknesses:
my corvette could beat it

Similar Products Used:
2002 Z06 Corvette

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Price Paid:  $77000.00 from Rick Case Acura

Year / Model Reviewed:
2002 NSX

Summary:
once i first drove it the one thing that impressed me was the ease of using it. While driving i do not want to exit it. Everyone stares at and asks what is it ? It is not as fast as my z06 but when was the last time you stopped at a red light and saw another nsx next to you--exactly !!!

Strengths:
Handling, high revving enjine, seating position, paint job, ergonomics, view of road, ease of targa top.

Weaknesses:
no indash cd player.

Similar Products Used:
corvette z06