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wooddaniel
07-28-2008, 10:36 PM
I pulled up next to a yellow NSX at a light on US 441 in Gainesville (4 lane major highway) and he looks over at me and starts revving his motor(I have no idea what year it was but it looked newer and sounded pretty good). I was laughing cause the guy must have been at least 60. The light turns green and I punched it and immediately put 3 cars on him (with Wheelspin) up to the speed limit. I stopped at about 70 and he flies by me and puts his hazards on. I got the rcer Fly By from a senior citizen...
blue02Z
07-29-2008, 04:58 AM
Nice!!!
01ws6er
07-29-2008, 05:54 AM
I pulled up next to a yellow NSX at a light on US 441 in Gainesville (4 lane major highway) and he looks over at me and starts revving his motor(I have no idea what year it was but it looked newer and sounded pretty good). I was laughing cause the guy must have been at least 60. The light turns green and I punched it and immediately put 3 cars on him (with Wheelspin) up to the speed limit. I stopped at about 70 and he flies by me and puts his hazards on. I got the rcer Fly By from a senior citizen...
Bahahahaha!!! That is classic.
Wesman
07-29-2008, 11:21 AM
Nice kill!!
The guy must have had dementia, that would explain why he would pay $90,000 for a Honda with 290HP.
Eric1987
07-30-2008, 12:01 PM
Nice kill!!
The guy must have had dementia, that would explain why he would pay $90,000 for a Honda with 290HP.
90k? But also its not only the horsepower you're getting. You pay for the handling too. Remember this isnt a muscle car.
N20LT4
07-30-2008, 02:45 PM
90k? But also its not only the horsepower you're getting. You pay for the handling too. Remember this isnt a muscle car.
For close to $100 grand i'd think you'd deserve some horsepower too.
1 RedHot TransAm
07-30-2008, 02:50 PM
Lmao
knoll5150
07-30-2008, 04:41 PM
I usually don't like ricers, but for some reason i always liked the NSX. Probably because it actually has some decent styling compared to the crappy ricers they put out today with no style whatsoever (i.e. the WRX). I remember seeing the NSX in Quentin Terintino's "Pulpfiction", and it did have a nice sound to it taking off! I do think they made a turbo version that pushed well over 300hp, still not worth the $90,000 price tag though (sorry, would have taken a yellow Z-R1 convertible back then over an NSX and save a few bucks to boot).
Johns00Z28
07-30-2008, 06:06 PM
Grandpa probably just got done watching Fast and the Furious....haha
wooddaniel
07-30-2008, 06:50 PM
I usually don't like ricers, but for some reason i always liked the NSX. Probably because it actually has some decent styling compared to the crappy ricers they put out today with no style whatsoever (i.e. the WRX). I remember seeing the NSX in Quentin Terintino's "Pulpfiction", and it did have a nice sound to it taking off! I do think they made a turbo version that pushed well over 300hp, still not worth the $90,000 price tag though (sorry, would have taken a yellow Z-R1 convertible back then over an NSX and save a few bucks to boot).
Yeah I really like the looks of them, and the exhaust note is nice for a smaller motor. They are Wayyyyyyyy too expensive though. For that much money i would buy a Brand new Z06 vette
drummer52910
07-30-2008, 07:49 PM
Do they still make the NSX?
180ls1
07-30-2008, 08:16 PM
ya those cars seem to be weak from a dig but a roll they are supposed to be a different story.
Danger731
07-30-2008, 08:18 PM
I raced one from a roll years ago in my 98. same result
N20LT4
07-30-2008, 08:57 PM
I saw an automatic NSX run at the track years ago. That thing was running like high 14's. Stunning looks though.
Cali Night Stalker
07-30-2008, 09:02 PM
Dam ive always wanted to race one of those i thot they would be a little harder to beat, now i really wana run one that has some kind of mods atleast!!
big hammer
07-31-2008, 07:40 AM
90k? But also its not only the horsepower you're getting. You pay for the handling too. Remember this isnt a muscle car.
90 grand for 290hp and handling you'll rarely if ever use? seems rediculous.
richard head
07-31-2008, 12:58 PM
I usually don't like ricers, but for some reason i always liked the NSX. Probably because it actually has some decent styling compared to the crappy ricers they put out today with no style whatsoever (i.e. the WRX). I remember seeing the NSX in Quentin Terintino's "Pulpfiction", and it did have a nice sound to it taking off! I do think they made a turbo version that pushed well over 300hp, still not worth the $90,000 price tag though (sorry, would have taken a yellow Z-R1 convertible back then over an NSX and save a few bucks to boot).
Actually, the turbo version had 290 hp. The other, NA version, had 240 hp and I hung with one in my v6 firebird a few years back up in Lubbock.
SVG210
07-31-2008, 04:45 PM
I pulled up next to a yellow NSX at a light on US 441 in Gainesville (4 lane major highway) and he looks over at me and starts revving his motor(I have no idea what year it was but it looked newer and sounded pretty good). I was laughing cause the guy must have been at least 60. The light turns green and I punched it and immediately put 3 cars on him (with Wheelspin) up to the speed limit. I stopped at about 70 and he flies by me and puts his hazards on. I got the rcer Fly By from a senior citizen...
NICe! the geeser fly by lol he probably soiled his depends as he flied by you lol
but NSX's are nice but quite a hefty pricetag rather go with a Vette
slpcamaro
07-31-2008, 04:56 PM
lol nice kill. My ex was at an acura dealership looking at a tl I walked over and looked at the nsx they had 2 on the showroom floor. This sales guy walks up to me all smug talking about yeah she's worth every dollar. I look down and see the sticker over $80k, then I look at the power no even 300 and I laugh. I told him i'll stick with my camaro. He gets all but hurt and response with well does you camaro have almost 300hp, those have what like 200 225. I laugh again told him stock to the crank 325 and even more tq. He's all well how much did you pay must have been alot, I smiled $12k. After that it was an "oh" and he walks away it was priceless.
wooddaniel
07-31-2008, 06:38 PM
lol nice kill. My ex was at an acura dealership looking at a tl I walked over and looked at the nsx they had 2 on the showroom floor. This sales guy walks up to me all smug talking about yeah she's worth every dollar. I look down and see the sticker over $80k, then I look at the power no even 300 and I laugh. I told him i'll stick with my camaro. He gets all but hurt and response with well does you camaro have almost 300hp, those have what like 200 225. I laugh again told him stock to the crank 325 and even more tq. He's all well how much did you pay must have been alot, I smiled $12k. After that it was an "oh" and he walks away it was priceless.
Yeah I bought my car for 8K... I put about 6K into it and I run mid 11's.... The NSX is a very sexy car though. Along the lines of a benz or a Porsche
KLEEMANN
07-31-2008, 09:24 PM
Actually, the turbo version had 290 hp. The other, NA version, had 240 hp and I hung with one in my v6 firebird a few years back up in Lubbock.
Turbo? They never made a FI version of the NSX....they were all produced with a N/A V6 ranging from 260 - 290 Hp. The 290 Hp version was a mid/low 13 sec car. In its day, it was pretty quick & it handles well (and ther were built extremely well to boot).
N20LT4
07-31-2008, 09:26 PM
Turbo? They never made a FI version of the NSX....they were all produced with a N/A V6 ranging from 260 - 290 Hp. The 290 Hp version was a mid/low 13 sec car. In its day, it was pretty quick & it handles well (and ther were built extremely well to boot).
NSX's are a rip-off. Period. 290hp for close to $100k? Please. That was one of the reasons why sales were so low for that car.
KLEEMANN
08-01-2008, 07:34 PM
NSX's are a rip-off. Period. 290hp for close to $100k? Please. That was one of the reasons why sales were so low for that car.
There is more to a car than HP. The car was entirely built from aluminum & was built for the race track (it would NOT break, handled & braked extremely well, & was built as well as a Ferrari. It actually impacted Ferrari's introduction schedule for the F355 as the Italians became concerned the Japanese were going to start taking market share). NSX production was kept low for multiple reasons (hint - it was not the HP to dollar ratio you mentioned....besides, I wouldn't be talking about low production numbers - the Z28/Firebird/Camaro car has been dead for a few years just like the NSX).
Different people just have differing value sets than you so they chose a car that has the attributes they want (a T/A would not have the same track durability of an NSX & would be in the NSX's rear view mirror...the T/As brakes would fade after about 2 laps of hard driving at Laguna Seca).
1 RedHot TransAm
08-01-2008, 07:47 PM
There is more to a car than HP. The car was entirely built from aluminum & was built for the race track (it would NOT break, handled & braked extremely well, & was built as well as a Ferrari. It actually impacted Ferrari's introduction schedule for the F355 as the Italians became concerned the Japanese were going to start taking market share). NSX production was kept low for multiple reasons (hint - it was not the HP to dollar ratio you mentioned....besides, I wouldn't be talking about low production numbers - the Z28/Firebird/Camaro car has been dead for a few years just like the NSX).
Different people just have differing value sets than you so they chose a car that has the attributes they want (a T/A would not have the same track durability of an NSX & would be in the NSX's rear view mirror...the T/As brakes would fade after about 2 laps of hard driving at Laguna Seca).
sure you dont own an NSX? cause your pretty defensive about it LoL....this is a LS1 site dont act so surprized that people are not impressed by the NSX cause our values are not based on the Leguna Seca, your preaching to the wrong crowd, im not saying its not a nice car but your just preaching to the wrong crowd IMO...
N20LT4
08-01-2008, 08:07 PM
....besides, I wouldn't be talking about low production numbers - the Z28/Firebird/Camaro car has been dead for a few years just like the NSX).
Ha! Funny you had to throw that one in there. It's ironic that you even mention a $20-$30,000 car in the same context as one that cost over $80,000. If you wan't a real comparison, try a Corvette Z06...the other Chevy ;)
knoll5150
08-01-2008, 08:11 PM
Holy crap this is turning into a firestorm! I'm a working stiff like most people here, and am lucky enough to own a nice muscle car (Camaro SS vert, slp car), that being said, high end sports cars are different beasts...vehichles bulit on exotic designs and limited production...for the a-holes we work for! Hmmmm, so much for keeping the peace...damn Absolut Vodka!
big hammer
08-01-2008, 08:18 PM
Ha! Funny you had to throw that one in there. It's ironic that you even mention a $20-$30,000 car in the same context as one that cost over $80,000. If you wan't a real comparison, try a Corvette Z06...the other Chevy ;)
oh yes.. what about that z06... no wait it's still cheaper. an nsx is more comparable to a zr1.....
N20LT4
08-01-2008, 08:26 PM
oh yes.. what about that z06... no wait it's still cheaper. an nsx is more comparable to a zr1.....
Yeah your right. From a price perspective it is. Funny how he chose to compare it to a pony car though. lol
knoll5150
08-01-2008, 08:28 PM
Aughh, If I was rich SOB, the only car to me that is worthy of being the KING is the Porsche 959.
Sorry, that car is badass!
N20LT4
08-01-2008, 08:34 PM
Aughh, If I was rich SOB, the only car to me that is worthy of being the KING is the Porsche 959.
Sorry, that car is badass!
The 959 is bad. I like the ZR1 over all right now!
knoll5150
08-01-2008, 08:50 PM
Well, the "new" ZR1 (if Nancy "crackhead" Pelosi lets it come out) will pretty much destroy everything...but if you're comparining the old ZR-1 (with the mercury marine engine) to the 959...I don't know... I love both of thos cars alot, the Z-R1 for it's legendary engine, and the 959 for being....well, so badass! I think performance wise the 959 beat the vette in the late 80's. Although, I think this was agains't a weaker 375hp version of the Z-R1. Man! Wish I would of held on to my older copies of "Car and Driver" and "Moter Trend"!
N20LT4
08-01-2008, 09:24 PM
Well, the "new" ZR1 (if Nancy "crackhead" Pelosi lets it come out) will pretty much destroy everything...but if you're comparining the old ZR-1 (with the mercury marine engine) to the 959...I don't know... I love both of thos cars alot, the Z-R1 for it's legendary engine, and the 959 for being....well, so badass! I think performance wise the 959 beat the vette in the late 80's. Although, I think this was agains't a weaker 375hp version of the Z-R1. Man! Wish I would of held on to my older copies of "Car and Driver" and "Moter Trend"!
I was referring to the new ZR1. But the old ones hauled well. You can still find vintage ZR-1 road tests on the net. The 1990-1992 375hp versions were solid low 13-second cars with some dipping in the 12's. 12's were seen more often in the '93-95 405-horse versions. The drivetrain in those cars weren't geared for quarter-mile, but rather top speed.
KLEEMANN
08-02-2008, 10:30 AM
sure you dont own an NSX? cause your pretty defensive about it LoL....this is a LS1 site dont act so surprized that people are not impressed by the NSX cause our values are not based on the Leguna Seca, your preaching to the wrong crowd, im not saying its not a nice car but your just preaching to the wrong crowd IMO...
I'm not preaching to anybody - I'm mentioning there are other attributes to cars that are superior to those of an F body & people are willing to pay more for those particular attributes (neutral handling, better baraking, better build quality, blah blah... ;o) I'm not trying to be nasty - it's just the truth - some people place a higher value on difering attributes (the NSX was just as quick as any F-Body with a 0-60 time of 4.8 sec & a 1/4 @ ~ 13.3 sec @ 106 mph so it was hardly "slow"?). The car may have cost more money but the "Buyer'" had more of it to spend on the traits THEY appreciated more than maybe a typical F body guy - it's no big deal - just different preferences).
KLEEMANN
08-02-2008, 10:41 AM
Ha! Funny you had to throw that one in there. It's ironic that you even mention a $20-$30,000 car in the same context as one that cost over $80,000. If you wan't a real comparison, try a Corvette Z06...the other Chevy ;)
What does the price of a mass produced sports car have to do with production coming to a halt? Multiple cars "died" during the same time frame - the Supra, the RX-7, the GT3000, Lotus Elise, Porsche 928 GTS, The F cars, etc....they were largely replaced buy the SUV market - sports cars took a "back seat" to the vastly faster growth & larger market segment (maybe the guys that owned all these sports cars got laid, had kids, ditched the sport car & bought an SUV):yup:.
BTW, the Z06 was out only a few years near the end of the NSX's production runs. When the Vette was put up against the NSX when it first came out, it bettered the C4 in many aspects so again, different strokes - different folks (the C4/C5 built quality never measured up to that of an NSX & neither does a C6, but then again a C6 will wax the floor with an NSX but it's been dead for years before the C6 even came out - apples-to-oranges due to the timeframe delta).
KLEEMANN
08-02-2008, 10:44 AM
Yeah your right. From a price perspective it is. Funny how he chose to compare it to a pony car though. lol
The OP ran one - it's the title of this thread.:hyper:
N20LT4
08-02-2008, 11:53 AM
What does the price of a mass produced sports car have to do with production coming to a halt? Multiple cars "died" during the same time frame - the Supra, the RX-7, the GT3000, Lotus Elise, Porsche 928 GTS, The F cars, etc....they were largely replaced buy the SUV market - sports cars took a "back seat" to the vastly faster growth & larger market segment (maybe the guys that owned all these sports cars got laid, had kids, ditched the sport car & bought an SUV):yup:.
BTW, the Z06 was out only a few years near the end of the NSX's production runs. When the Vette was put up against the NSX when it first came out, it bettered the C4 in many aspects so again, different strokes - different folks (the C4/C5 built quality never measured up to that of an NSX & neither does a C6, but then again a C6 will wax the floor with an NSX but it's been dead for years before the C6 even came out - apples-to-oranges due to the timeframe delta).
It doesn't take a C6 to 'wax' an Acura NSX. The LT4-powered Base C4's, LT4 CE's, and Grand Sport Corvettes were in the 12's with good drivers at 107-109. Let's not even mention the ZR-1, which was still roughly $20k cheaper than the NSX, or the Dodge Viper for that matter, which were both built in the same time frame as the NSX. A Dodge Viper GTS would outperform a NSX both on the autocross and the drags for roughly $15-30,000 less. Now that was value. Low 13's @ 106-mph performance is not even worth noting when it has a price tag attached to it that's in excess of 100-large. For that kind of cost I would only hope it was built someone right and dependable (duh?). Still, in my opinion, that car was a total rip-off. Anytime you could pay that kind of money and not get better acceleration than that is not exceptional. Just as you mentioned in your earlier post, the power-to-cost ratio did infact effect sales.
This isn't the first time i've had this debate. Every NSX fan always brings up it's handling and durability to cover up the pitiful straightline acceleration. 13.30's for $80k? Ha, i'll pass!
Wesman
08-02-2008, 03:04 PM
What does the price of a mass produced sports car have to do with production coming to a halt? Multiple cars "died" during the same time frame - the Supra, the RX-7, the GT3000, Lotus Elise, Porsche 928 GTS, The F cars, etc....they were largely replaced buy the SUV market - sports cars took a "back seat" to the vastly faster growth & larger market segment (maybe the guys that owned all these sports cars got laid, had kids, ditched the sport car & bought an SUV):yup:.
BTW, the Z06 was out only a few years near the end of the NSX's production runs. When the Vette was put up against the NSX when it first came out, it bettered the C4 in many aspects so again, different strokes - different folks (the C4/C5 built quality never measured up to that of an NSX & neither does a C6, but then again a C6 will wax the floor with an NSX but it's been dead for years before the C6 even came out - apples-to-oranges due to the timeframe delta).
What is all this about build quality?? Look at the interior of the NSX, its garbage by today's standards, and its not nearly as nice as the C6.
And where is the specs that say the chassis is more rigid than a C6?? I don't buy that for one minute. I think you're just hooked on the propoganda that people use to try and justify the ridiculous price tag of the NSX, when in reality it was no better than even a C5 Corvette.
Not only that, but the NSX has all kinds of transmission problems. Durability?? Haha, Honda sucks at building manual transmissions, hence the recent recall of brand new Civic Si's grinding into 3rd gear with only 2K miles on them. Its actually been on the national news frequently. Same problem with the RSX, S2000, and NSX. Just search the forums and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
Basically the NSX is a waste of money. You can try and justify it with all kinds of reasons, but the bottom line is it gets beat by a $25,000 F-body in a straight line and gets waxed by a $45,000 Corvette in both the straights and the corners. The car is nothing more than a status symbol, I don't understand why people feel the need to try and justify its price tag for something so ridiculous.
N20LT4
08-02-2008, 03:27 PM
What is all this about build quality?? Look at the interior of the NSX, its garbage by today's standards, and its not nearly as nice as the C6.
And where is the specs that say the chassis is more rigid than a C6?? I don't buy that for one minute. I think you're just hooked on the propoganda that people use to try and justify the ridiculous price tag of the NSX, when in reality it was no better than even a C5 Corvette.
Not only that, but the NSX has all kinds of transmission problems. Durability?? Haha, Honda sucks at building manual transmissions, hence the recent recall of brand new Civic Si's grinding into 3rd gear with only 2K miles on them. Its actually been on the national news frequently. Same problem with the RSX, S2000, and NSX. Just search the forums and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
Basically the NSX is a waste of money. You can try and justify it with all kinds of reasons, but the bottom line is it gets beat by a $25,000 F-body in a straight line and gets waxed by a $45,000 Corvette in both the straights and the corners. The car is nothing more than a status symbol, I don't understand why people feel the need to try and justify its price tag for something so ridiculous.
Amen to that. :true:
Camarofan
08-02-2008, 03:31 PM
To me, Any car in the world. is a waste of money when you compare it to a Corvette. Corvette is all around the best buy in the world for performance and handling for the money you pay.
KLEEMANN
08-02-2008, 08:53 PM
What is all this about build quality?? Look at the interior of the NSX, its garbage by today's standards, and its not nearly as nice as the C6.
And where is the specs that say the chassis is more rigid than a C6?? I don't buy that for one minute. I think you're just hooked on the propoganda that people use to try and justify the ridiculous price tag of the NSX, when in reality it was no better than even a C5 Corvette.
Not only that, but the NSX has all kinds of transmission problems. Durability?? Haha, Honda sucks at building manual transmissions, hence the recent recall of brand new Civic Si's grinding into 3rd gear with only 2K miles on them. Its actually been on the national news frequently. Same problem with the RSX, S2000, and NSX. Just search the forums and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.
Basically the NSX is a waste of money. You can try and justify it with all kinds of reasons, but the bottom line is it gets beat by a $25,000 F-body in a straight line and gets waxed by a $45,000 Corvette in both the straights and the corners. The car is nothing more than a status symbol, I don't understand why people feel the need to try and justify its price tag for something so ridiculous.
Err, no. The NSX build quality is still FAR nicer than a C6's. There is truth to why people still refer to the Vette's interior as "Fisher Price" like.:yup:
WHERE are you getting this chassis comparison you suddenly brought up? I never said anything about any car chassis being more firm than another's.:wwf:
Dude, I don't know where you are getting your transmission information but you might want to do some homework. The transmission of the NSX is one of its STRONGEST points. The throws are short, extremely smooth, & the reliability is literally world class (the tranny was proven under the grueling 24 hours of Le Mans for Christ's sake - Honda races in F1 where they brought much of their racing heritage into the development of the NSX - Arten Senna helped provide input during the design of chassis). I had a friend with an NSX - the tranny was friggin' BULLETPROOF - his stock clutch lasted 92k miles! Publications still rave about the tranny & shifting of the S2000 - Hondas have extremly durable manual trannys (too soft for some but they LAST). Where are you getting your NSX tranny stats? - they are way off.
I am also curious why do you keep bring up the F body's stongest point (acceleration, where it's a mid/low 13 sec car) against the NSX when the NSX had the same low 13 sec 1/4 times? If that is the strongest point the F body has & it still doesn't win it, you resort to price. HINT: People that buy high end cars don't care as much as those with more limited means about price - they get F body acceleration along with an all Aluminum light weight chassis, an 8,000 rpm engine behind their head, superior braking, handling, exclusivity,and reliability (sorry but Honda's quality is FAR superior to that of Pontiac). Why do you think people buy Ferraris? (people will pay more for a car that has the attributes they want:yup: ).
BTW, the NSX never go waxed by the C4 Vette in the corners. In fact, when introduced, it was the other way around (and just an fyi - the car was $63k....the C4 was $40k...a whopping $23k delta). Here, an article for you:
http://www.fd3s.net/magazine_articles/road&track_article02.html
KLEEMANN
08-02-2008, 08:54 PM
To me, Any car in the world. is a waste of money when you compare it to a Corvette. Corvette is all around the best buy in the world for performance and handling for the money you pay.
Dude, you have a scary fukin' Avitar.
KLEEMANN
08-02-2008, 09:08 PM
It doesn't take a C6 to 'wax' an Acura NSX. The LT4-powered Base C4's, LT4 CE's, and Grand Sport Corvettes were in the 12's with good drivers at 107-109. Let's not even mention the ZR-1, which was still roughly $20k cheaper than the NSX, or the Dodge Viper for that matter, which were both built in the same time frame as the NSX. A Dodge Viper GTS would outperform a NSX both on the autocross and the drags for roughly $15-30,000 less. Now that was value. Low 13's @ 106-mph performance is not even worth noting when it has a price tag attached to it that's in excess of 100-large. For that kind of cost I would only hope it was built someone right and dependable (duh?). Still, in my opinion, that car was a total rip-off. Anytime you could pay that kind of money and not get better acceleration than that is not exceptional. Just as you mentioned in your earlier post, the power-to-cost ratio did infact effect sales.
This isn't the first time i've had this debate. Every NSX fan always brings up it's handling and durability to cover up the pitiful straightline acceleration. 13.30's for $80k? Ha, i'll pass!
Sure, I can mention the more limited NSX's than ran 12.4x (NSX Type Zero, etc). I can also say ZR1's were marked WAY up by the trusty Chevy Dealers - they NEVER went for MSRP (neither did the Viper RT10 when it came out (since you decided to bring up a car that had nothing to do with the F body, NSX, or C4 Vette discussion in this particular thread)- the RT10 had a $100K Dealer mark up in '92 when it was released - talk about "rip off"!)
I think everyone that has an F car (as in Ferrari), a P car (Porsche), or any other sports car needs to run out & sell it so they can become proud F-body car owners since its "such a great deal"! Are you guys f-ing kidding me?
Last point - if low 13s is "pitiful acceleration", then I suppose that means the F body cars were "pitiful" as well since that is what the LS1 cars ran?
People have different tastes - get used to it - not everybody wants an F-body.
N20LT4
08-02-2008, 09:38 PM
I am also curious why do you keep bring up the F body's stongest point (acceleration, where it's a mid/low 13 sec car) against the NSX when the NSX had the same low 13 sec 1/4 times? If that is the strongest point the F body has & it still doesn't win it, you resort to price. HINT: People that buy high end cars don't care as much as those with more limited means about price - they get F body acceleration along with an all Aluminum light weight chassis, an 8,000 rpm engine behind their head, superior braking, handling, exclusivity,and reliability (sorry but Honda's quality is FAR superior to that of Pontiac). Why do you think people buy Ferraris? (people will pay more for a car that has the attributes they want:yup: ).
I am very complimented that you compare a $60,000, $80,000, or whatever it may be car to my F-body. I'm delighted. If you think the NSX deserves legendary status because it was able to run neck and neck with a car a fraction of it's price, than all power to you. I think Wesman pretty much put it all in perspective.
BTW, the NSX never go waxed by the C4 Vette in the corners. In fact, when introduced, it was the other way around (and just an fyi - the car was $63k....the C4 was $40k...a whopping $23k delta). Here, an article for you:
http://www.fd3s.net/magazine_articles/road&track_article02.html
That's the base LT1 - Not the ZR-1 that was available that year. And in case you didn't notice, the Corvette in that article ran faster than the NSX in the slalom, and the freakin' RX-7 had the fastest lateral acceleration time out of all the cars. Am I missing something, what's the big deal?
And for the record, by 1997 the NSX was staring $100,000 right in the face with a $88,725 price tag. For comparison, you could of had a 1995 ZR-1 with 405-hp, 0-60 times in the 4-second range, 13.1 seconds at 112mph in the quarter, handling that matched or exceeded the NSX, for about $20,000 less. All in all, a car with much more balls than the overpriced, overly-hyped, and undersold NSX.
Link: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/chevrolet/112_9508_chevrolet_corvette_zr_1/performance_data.html
People have different tastes - get used to it - not everybody wants an F-body.
You must have a taste for F-bodies, being that you are here on this site. But that's a whole nother story. ;)
blackSS01
08-02-2008, 10:14 PM
NSX.......two words. Fucking junk. Biggest pile of crap on the planet. Honda engineers should be lined up in a execution style line up, and shot.
Eric1987
08-03-2008, 01:15 AM
NSX.......two words. Fucking junk. Biggest pile of crap on the planet. Honda engineers should be lined up in a execution style line up, and shot.
Wow you're a very ignorant person...Probably the most I've ever encountered in my 21 years of life.
Camarofan
08-03-2008, 03:45 AM
Dude, you have a scary fukin' Avitar.
Yeah, it's one to wonder about? The person looks troubled ya think?
blackSS01
08-03-2008, 10:29 AM
Wow you're a very ignorant person...Probably the most I've ever encountered in my 21 years of life.
Good, piles of crap. Thats why I fought for my country, so I can piss people off and say what I feel and want.
blackSS01
08-03-2008, 10:35 AM
Oh and for the record, how is a NSX not a pile of crap. Almost $100,000 and won't beat half the cars in the world in Autocross, 1/4, or reliablity. If it smells like crap, looks like crap, and feels like crap, then guess what...........its crap.
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