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Old 08-11-07, 01:23 PM
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Default Acura NSX VS Ferrari 348 VS Porsche 911!!! WHICH ONE WOULD YOU TAKE????

OK so here are the specs on the cars:

1. 1997 Acura NSX
290 Hp
224 ft-lbs TQ
Mid-Engine, Rear wheel drive
0-60 in 5.8 Sec
6 Speed
3.2L V6

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2. 1990 Ferrari 348
300 HP
229 ft-lbs TQ
Mid-Engine, Rear wheel drive
0-60 in 6.0 Sec
5 Speed
3.4L V8

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3. 1996 Porsche 911
282 HP
250 ft-lbs TQ
Rear engine, Rear wheel drive
0-60 in 5.3 Sec
6 Speed
3.6L H6
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Old 08-11-07, 01:37 PM
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Acura NSX for me.

Porsche are a dime in a dozen here in socal.

The ferarri 348 is a bit dated for my taste. I'm sure it's a badass car though.
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The 348 is a little old, always love it though, I would take the NSX out of the 3.
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I would take a near-new Cayman or Cayman S.
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I'd take the NSX.
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NSX, it'll rust less than the other two. lol
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Ferrari for me. Sure its old but its a Ferrari and it looks great.
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NSX please.... though I do have a weak spot for the 348.
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Originally Posted by rai
I would take a near-new Cayman or Cayman S.
I agree, although I'd take a Vette instead . Performance has increased so much over the past 10-15 years that it's almost not worth it to get an old 'exotic' like a 911, NSX or 348 when you can get a brand new car that is MUCH more reliable, much faster, and even better looking. About the only reason to get an older exotic is rarity and the 911 and NSX aren't rare at all
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Ferrari in a heartbeat !
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Not a fair comparison.

The 348 is crap. It shouldn't even be in this discussion. The much improved 355 is a better candidate.

The NA2 NSX is much faster than listed. You listed numbers for an NA1 NSX with the 3.0 engine and 5 speed, and conservative numbers at that.

The 993, though loved by purists, has an extremely outdated interior. I think the 996 is a better choice.

If the 348, NA2 NSX and 993 are your choices, then it's not even close. NSX.

A better discussion would be 355 vs. NA2 NSX vs. 996.
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How can you say no to this Italian beauty?
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Originally Posted by pvmike1
Not a fair comparison.

The 348 is crap. It shouldn't even be in this discussion. The much improved 355 is a better candidate.

The NA2 NSX is much faster than listed. You listed numbers for an NA1 NSX with the 3.0 engine and 5 speed, and conservative numbers at that.

The 993, though loved by purists, has an extremely outdated interior. I think the 996 is a better choice.

If the 348, NA2 NSX and 993 are your choices, then it's not even close. NSX.

A better discussion would be 355 vs. NA2 NSX vs. 996.
The numbers I have are from the NA2 NSX.... Please read them again and you will see.
355 is in a whole diffrent price range thats why I am not comparing it. It is from $70-$90K and the 348 is $40-$55K NSX $35-$45 and 993 is $35-$45. Thats why I am comparing these cars and not vettes (not that I would buy one).
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And by the way those arent conservative numbers......
Get real NSX is NOT thats fast, its a exotic looking S2000.
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If reliability and maintenance cost are not taken in consideration, the Ferrari 348. It will continue to hold its value despite being a so so performer.

It's the image that counts.

Let's face it, most of us don't buy a Ferrari to drag race on the street anyway.

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