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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 05:47 PM
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https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...A&modelCode1=N

This has been my dream car for 20+ years. I remember searching the NSX and had several options 10 or so years ago. 20K+ for a NSX was easy to find for my dream car. It is still my dream car and I have lost hope with owning one. I would buy a Porsche Cayenne Turbo for the money now.


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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 07:38 PM
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$4000 for that seems awfully cheap what gives.
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 08:06 PM
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Sorry to burst the bubble.

All of their listings appear to have pretend pricing.

They have a 2011 MDX for $2500 (in your dreams is correct).

Thy must have an internet guy who majored in clickbait.
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 08:16 PM
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And it ain't listed on their website.
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 08:18 PM
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That doesn't seem legal.
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Old Jul 9, 2017 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by tecman
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...A&modelCode1=N

This has been my dream car for 20+ years. I remember searching the NSX and had several options 10 or so years ago. 20K+ for a NSX was easy to find for my dream car. It is still my dream car and I have lost hope with owning one. I would buy a Porsche Cayenne Turbo for the money now.
Same here. Pined over the NSX ever since I read it winning a supercar comparo in C&D during high school English class. I would love a 1999 NSX-T Zanardi Edition in the Formula Red. Don't care much for the fixed-headlight facelift in 2002, even if it did introduce HIDs.

The problem is finding a fully stock example that hasn't been modded with supercharger or gaudy body kits. When I was searching for our LS a few months ago I also considered a Porsche Cayenne. The place that had the Cayenne specialized in exotics and their garage was full of Ferraris, Lambos, Aston Martin, and a 1997 NSX-T. It was a dark forest green, but hey it's still an NSX. Asking price was $40K. I should have asked to test drive it but I knew we weren't buying it so I just stared at it. The closest I've come to being in one was riding in a coworker's 2002 NSX, but it was slammed to the ground with a bunch of other mods. I still love the original NSX but its performance is easily eclipsed by modern cars, and almost by the LS, lol (well, at least on a straightaway). The NSX is timeless and still a beauty. If I could realistically entertain the idea of getting one, I might go with a Boxster instead. Or maybe I would get the NSX first, just to check it off the bucket list, then sell it after a few months and get the Boxster. So many good cars I'd like to experience in so little time. I do admire what Sochiro Honda and HMC was able to showcase with the NSX though and love the engineering that went into the car's development. Loved reading all about it in:




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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 09:50 AM
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I would kill for an NSX. Like the Supra I don't want to spend that much on an old car that's been beat to death.
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 10:05 AM
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Always liked the Supra Turbo, aunt had one.....I would skip the Cayenne Turbo, but a GTS with a 6 spd manual would be quite a find....though Porsche is quite the elusive dream. I saw 2 '12 Turbos, one was an S, at the indie, with the motors out. I was wondering cars that new, how come not at the dealer....also saw a 87 944 Turbo and told the owner boy would I like to drive that daily, and he said without a smile, no you wouldn't....NSX sweet 4 sure
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 01:59 PM
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Could you get an original NSX owner's manual for 4k? probably. An actual car? Only one that needs at least $30k in work.
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Old Jul 12, 2017 | 12:51 AM
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I feel stupid to turn down an offer to me once about 10 yrs ago, it was a wide-bodied 95 silver NSX with manual trans, and for 20k. Now it's too old of a car for me to spend too much money on, so I probably will never get one.
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 12:11 PM
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Lol they probably forgot to add the extra "0". 40k sounds more realistic.
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 03:01 PM
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Never drove NSX but from all accounts its still great even compared to modern sports cars just no loger has the performance of today's supercars.

Its a car you can buy now for 50-60k in good condition, drive for 5years and then sell it for what you originally paid or even make a bit on it.
Not a bad choice imo. Much better than spending $200k on new NSX.
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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 11:20 PM
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no nsx in good running condition would go for 4k, even 91 with 400k miles would likely go for more than that.

wow, nsx is dream car for so many huh? now you guys make me hesitate to sell mine!
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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 04:27 AM
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Originally Posted by rominl
no nsx in good running condition would go for 4k, even 91 with 400k miles would likely go for more than that.

wow, nsx is dream car for so many huh? now you guys make me hesitate to sell mine!
If i were you would keep it unless you get something that holds value just as good with better performance - not too many cars. Maybe 997 GT3, 991 GT3/GT3RS, Ferrari 458.
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Old Jul 14, 2017 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Never drove NSX but from all accounts its still great even compared to modern sports cars just no loger has the performance of today's supercars.

Its a car you can buy now for 50-60k in good condition, drive for 5years and then sell it for what you originally paid or even make a bit on it.
Not a bad choice imo. Much better than spending $200k on new NSX.
The bonus thing is at the original suspension setup, you can drive it over normal speed bumps, sloped driveway entrances without scraping the bottom as if you're in a Honda Accord.
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