Acura NSX VS Ferrari 348 VS Porsche 911!!! WHICH ONE WOULD YOU TAKE????
08-12-07, 03:39 PM
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im sry but id choose the ferrari, in r area, there r about 19 ferraris that i know, and i no all of the owners of em, and i cal tell u, all of em r the bottom of the line ferraris. a ferarri is a ferrari so ill take that one please, and to be completly honest, i say screw the performance, look at the thing its beautiful
08-13-07, 11:55 AM
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Thanks for all the replys guys I really appreciate yout insight.
As of right now I am 90% leaning towards the NSX because the looks are just Wonderful and it is a honda so I dont have to worry about reliability, and hopefully preformance wise I will be happy. But ofcourse I will go test drive a NSX, 911, and a new comer choice a 2004+ M3.
SO how do you think a 2004 M3 is compared to a NSX. which is better out of those 2?? (Again even in that situation im going for the NSX, I just want to know what you think.)
As of right now I am 90% leaning towards the NSX because the looks are just Wonderful and it is a honda so I dont have to worry about reliability, and hopefully preformance wise I will be happy. But ofcourse I will go test drive a NSX, 911, and a new comer choice a 2004+ M3.
SO how do you think a 2004 M3 is compared to a NSX. which is better out of those 2?? (Again even in that situation im going for the NSX, I just want to know what you think.)
08-13-07, 06:09 PM
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im sry but id choose the ferrari, in r area, there r about 19 ferraris that i know, and i no all of the owners of em, and i cal tell u, all of em r the bottom of the line ferraris. a ferarri is a ferrari so ill take that one please, and to be completly honest, i say screw the performance, look at the thing its beautiful
They also capitalize Ferrari...
Seriously... I'm a true Ferraristi. Always loved the damn things,
ever since I was a kid!
That being said, to me the 348 looks horribly dated with the cheese-grater
side vents and the silly small wheels. This car can look a ton better
with upgraded wheels - even 18" OE 355 wheels are a HUGE improvement.
I've done as large as 19" on these cars with good results, but at the
end of the day the body style is still pretty dated.
It's easy to say you'd rather own the Ferrari... right up to the moment
you need to do a "major" service at 30,000 miles (about $10K+) or need
to replace the clutch (about $5K). Plan on a car like this spending AT LEAST
three months of each year in "the shop" for various repairs. If the labor rates
don't kill you, the cost of parts will. Figure on annual maintenance costs of
about $7,500 to $10,000 for this car. This is not a major issue for most Ferrari
owners- if you're making $250K+ per year, it's not the end of the world.
But most owners of used 348s are "stretchers;" that is, they are so financially
leveraged to buy the car that the first big repair bill gives them a mild stroke
(a great way to pick up a two-owner used Ferrari, by the way).
I like the Porsche, but at the end of the day they are extremely common here
in southern California, and the engine is behind the rear axle... making
the car challenging to drive at the limit, to say the least. Reliability is better
than the older Italian cars, but little niggling problems with 10 year-old
Porsches will keep your credit card company pleased. I know a guy who
recently picked up a "steal" of a 1993 "964" chassis 911 and has spent $15K
so far repainting it and getting it roadworthy. Ouch.
For the regular guy, the NSX offers BY FAR the best combination of looks,
reliability, driving enjoyment, and incredible engineering. My bro and I picked
a '94 up last year for our Dad; the previous owner was a friend of mine and
all the service wad been performed on schedule. The car is essentially
bulletproof and an absolute blast to drive. So far, our major repairs have been:
* Main ECU relay (5 minute installation, $70 part)
* Ignition switch (20 minute installation, $120 part)
* Clutch master & slave cylinder (could be DIY, about $300 in parts)
That's it. The car still has the original clutch in it. It is quiet, solid, and
squeak-free. Even Mom (65 years old) loves driving this car-
outward visibility is good, the ergonomics are excellent, the A/C blows cold...
and the car gets tons of looks from local admirers.
As much as I like the Ferrari, I would roll the NSX until I could save up enough
for a new, modern, "proper" Ferrari, a 360 at minimum.
NSX + wheels + tires, springs & shocks, tint... (less than $35K total) you end-up with this:
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08-14-07, 02:07 PM
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well if ur new options r the porsche , nsx, and the m3, i say go for teh nsx. most ppl wont rly take a double look at the m3, unless they know there cars, porsches r a bit ehhh but the nsx has the best looks out of all the cars and that will turn heads
08-14-07, 05:01 PM
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Ferrari owners use capital letters at the beginning of their sentences...
It's easy to say you'd rather own the Ferrari... right up to the moment
you need to do a "major" service at 30,000 miles (about $10K+) or need
to replace the clutch (about $5K). Plan on a car like this spending AT LEAST
three months of each year in "the shop" for various repairs. If the labor rates
don't kill you, the cost of parts will. Figure on annual maintenance costs of
about $7,500 to $10,000 for this car. This is not a major issue for most Ferrari
owners- if you're making $250K+ per year, it's not the end of the world.
But most owners of used 348s are "stretchers;" that is, they are so financially
leveraged to buy the car that the first big repair bill gives them a mild stroke
(a great way to pick up a two-owner used Ferrari, by the way).
As much as I like the Ferrari, I would roll the NSX until I could save up enough
for a new, modern, "proper" Ferrari, a 360 at minimum.
It's easy to say you'd rather own the Ferrari... right up to the moment
you need to do a "major" service at 30,000 miles (about $10K+) or need
to replace the clutch (about $5K). Plan on a car like this spending AT LEAST
three months of each year in "the shop" for various repairs. If the labor rates
don't kill you, the cost of parts will. Figure on annual maintenance costs of
about $7,500 to $10,000 for this car. This is not a major issue for most Ferrari
owners- if you're making $250K+ per year, it's not the end of the world.
But most owners of used 348s are "stretchers;" that is, they are so financially
leveraged to buy the car that the first big repair bill gives them a mild stroke
(a great way to pick up a two-owner used Ferrari, by the way).
As much as I like the Ferrari, I would roll the NSX until I could save up enough
for a new, modern, "proper" Ferrari, a 360 at minimum.
If the 348 is one of a stabe of Ferraris, or joining a bevy of classic exotics (Lamborghini, Aston Martin, etcetc) in addition to a couple modern reliable cars to drive daily thats one thing. However if its the only thing that you can afford, and the other car is a clapped out beater then just get something else because it will not serve its true purpose nor be appreciated (since it will be such a financial burden).
I would LOVE to own a Ferrari as well, but if I have to settle for a 17year old one, then that just taints the entire experience for me. Kind of like getting a chance to sleep with Halle Berry, on her 76th birthday! lol
I really get a kick out of the "stretchers" as Bob calls them. The guys that buy the cheapest, oldest example of a luxury brand that they can find, just to be able to say "I drive a BMW" or whatever.
Buy the NSX, its a great car, and represents a great overall compromise of reliability, performance, beauty and value. Plus you wont be a "stretcher" lol
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08-14-07, 05:24 PM
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Well to tell you guys the truth a 348 is not that much of a stretch for me thats why I picked it. A 355 on the other hand would be a stretch but it is by far my favorite ferrari EVER made.
But I think i going with the NSX as soon as someone buys my SC.
But I think i going with the NSX as soon as someone buys my SC.