rentacop

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jond &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well said.
As far as bang for the buck, a $90,000 NSX can hang with a 400hp $180,000 Ferrari on the Nuernberg ring. And you wont need a tow truck to get it home.

</TD></TR></TABLE>Yeah and a Z06 can do the same thing for like 55k

h8ted ek

I dont knwo if it really depends. for some reason Ive always looked at it as a older gentlemens' club kind of car. The reason why i say that is because THeres an old dude his late 50's to mid 60's in my block 98 blk model nsx he drives it everyday to work and home. the man works at a gov't agency in D.C. always welled dressed in the tuxedo. Im not saying you would have to be like this guy but everytime i see this grandfather it just shows what kind of car of this personality is made for. Nsx gets better with age i hear. Now i know why its 90 g's for one. Its really no need for this kind of car unless you have the money to keep it well maintain. since im a youngbuck i be like yo nsx 90 g's shoot i could buy a evo and spend 20 and it be fastest.

THis is my perspective what do i know, never driven one. But if i were to have one it wouldnt be a car show kind of tuner race cars that we seee everday civics,evos hooked up. I would keep it stock.

GL with your bros decision

Freshazzburu

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rentacop &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah and a Z06 can do the same thing for like 55k</TD></TR></TABLE>

C5 Z06? ...NO!

C6 Z06? ...not 55k!

The NSX-R with less than 300HP tied the lap time of a smiliar weight, 400HP 360 Challenge Stradale on the Nürburgring course with a time of 7:56. Tell me that doesn't say something about Honda engineering.

RynoDyno312

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Freshazzburu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The NSX-R with less than 300HP tied the lap time of a smiliar weight, 400HP 360 Challenge Stradale on the Nürburgring course with a time of 7:56. Tell me that doesn't say something about Honda engineering.</TD></TR></TABLE>

A C5 Z06 will do the 'ring in 7:56.

Freshazzburu

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RynoDyno312 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">A C5 Z06 will do the 'ring in 7:56. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Where's your data?


This was the only corvette on the whole list:

Chevrolet Corvette, 344 PS, 1505 kg
1997-07-01, "sport auto Supertest" 8:40.000

Honda NSX-R, 320 PS, 1467 kg (2002 spec)
no date recorded, "Best Motoring Test / DVD" 7:56.700

I just love assumptions

Oh yeah, here's the vids for the skeptics... http://video.google.com/videop...77447

Meeyatch1

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rentacop &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah and a Z06 can do the same thing for like 55k</TD></TR></TABLE>

So what is your point? No matter what you can always find some car somewhere that will beat something else. The Z06 is a wonderful car, but that is a totally different driving experience than an NSX, and usually has a different buyer. Typically the guy who wants huge power beyond anything else.

It all gets back to the point I stated earlier.....the NSX is a unique representation of a certain engineering philosophy, NOT a high powered drag car. You either get it, or you don't. Period.

RynoDyno312

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Freshazzburu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Where's your data?
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It's pretty well-documented.

http://www.google.com/search?h...earch

The 8:40 time above, in case anyone cares, is for a first-year targa C5 w/ an automatic (probably without the Z51 option too). For comparison's sake, a 1991 NSX (not a type-r) does it in 8:37.

I'm not trying to bad-mouth the NSX, it's a great car and I really like it, but in terms of performance per $$$ I think the C5 Z06, and even to a lesser extent a C5 Z51 is a better choice.

skafia

Reasons why you shouldn't get an NSX:

It was designed in the 80's.
The gauge cluster looks like it's from a CRX.
It sits too low, it's too loud and drives too fast.

The #1 reason why you shouldn't get an NSX is because your girlfriend will hate it.

But seriously, if you have to think of reasons why you SHOULDN'T get an NSX, then it's not for you.

ringerracer

that video was sweet havent seen that one yet! I want an NSX!

Freshazzburu

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RynoDyno312 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's pretty well-documented.

The 8:40 time above, in case anyone cares, is for a first-year targa C5 w/ an automatic (probably without the Z51 option too). For comparison's sake, a 1991 NSX (not a type-r) does it in 8:37.</TD></TR></TABLE>


I was just going off an official list...even the corvette guys in that forum are questioning the times posted in that thread.

Official list

http://nurburgring.de/?rubrik=rekorde&lang=eng

Also in that list is a Chevrolet Callaway C12 which should be faster than a C5 Z06 correct? the time listed for that car was 8:25

I'm not bashing on the vette, i actually really like the C6 Z06 minus the leaf springs, I just want to stick to official sites with official times that's all.


Modified by Freshazzburu at 10:14 PM 9/23/2006

RynoDyno312

I don't see how being on that site makes it any more official. The times are what they are, and if you think about it it makes sense. In 1991 the NSX blew the corvette out of the water, hands-down. But that really isn't the case with the c5z06, c6, and certainly not with the c6z06.

Ponyboy

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rentacop &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah and a Z06 can do the same thing for like 55k</TD></TR></TABLE>

Not even 55k. More like 35k for an '04. I can sell my non-working but nicely mod'd NSX for 35k last year. Sheesh, I can get a new C6 for 38k.

All that to say: in many respects, you get what you pay for.

Earthworm Jim

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by rentacop &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah and a Z06 can do the same thing for like 55k</TD></TR></TABLE>

It's still made in America and that's more reason than anything else not to buy a Z06.

If you want reasons not to buy it then don't. Looking for reasons not to do something is reason enough not to do it

SilverDc2

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Earthworm Jim &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

It's still made in America and that's more reason than anything else not to buy a Z06.
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the Z06 is a well built car.

ak

Keeping up with C5 Z06 on the track is not too difficult. C6Z06 blew past me like I was sitting still at the track this past monday. That thing is a beast.

Ponyboy

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ak &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">C6Z06 blew past me like I was sitting still at the track this past monday.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Now, that is not saying a whole lot about the C6 Z06.

Ponyboy

God help you if you think the above looks "boring." Add to that actual substance in performance and it equals a sports car that you'd be stupid to not appreciate - at the very least.

As a genuine question, do people really use sports cars to attract the females? If so, is it a sign to them of earning potential and that's really what they're attracted to? I never got that. The few wealthy people (7+digits) I know drive Accords and Tahoes. I think my wife married me in spite of my predilection for sports cars.

everlasting1832

id spend my money on a brand spanking new STi or something around that price range. yeah nsx is built from honda but its soo damn expensive.

S2KILLA

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by everlasting1832 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">id spend my money on a brand spanking new STi or something around that price range. yeah nsx is built from honda but its soo damn expensive.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah but its pure sex

actually the only reason i wouldnt get an nsx would be id prolly have sex with the car more than more GF, hands down, there is no real downside to the car, its awesome in every aspect, and ull be apart of an elite ownership

teg your it

i have no reason not to buy an nsx. i always wanted one so bad since i was 12. i want the 97 cuz thats when it start to have the 6sp mt.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SL65 AMG &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yea, i was trying to say $89k for the 05 NSX, i think the price is high for the amount of power u get. I</TD></TR></TABLE>

you're not paying for the hp. you're mostly paying for the quality of the motor when it comes to an nsx. thats why so much.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ak &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Because you'll get into arguments with Knightsport about how it's much better than a Supra which everyone knows only runs 12's no matter what.</TD></TR></TABLE>
if you think so then you haven't seen all of the nsx. i've been trying to find this one video i watched long *** time ago with a boosted nsx. it beated a boosted supra by a lot. i can't seem to find it!!!...wtf

teg your it

and corvettes aren't actually reliable.

RynoDyno312

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by veeetEK &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you're not paying for the hp. you're mostly paying for the quality of the motor when it comes to an nsx. thats why so much.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What good is a "quality motor" if it's not making any power?

Freshazzburu

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RynoDyno312 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What good is a "quality motor" if it's not making any power?</TD></TR></TABLE>

For one, it won't leave you stranded on the side of the freeway.

SE3Pimp

this thread is retarded. How about asking us questions like why to buy one, and why its worth it. whatever we dont say then that must be a reason why not to get one. if your in the market to buy something you want to hear the positives, and little negative. NSX is worth the money, if some jackass says its slow, then obviously they have no idea what the NSX's motive/purpose for its build is

Scot

if anyone is looking for "bang for the buck" I would say the NSX isn't the way to go.

I am not sure why someone said they are expensive to maintain??? My 05 gets almost 20mpg even abused and only requires a semi normal oil change every 5k miles.... nothing crazy there. Tires wear out semi fast, but not much worse than an S2000.

I had an 03 Cobra that would destroy the NSX in acceleration but the NSX is much neater in the long run (and a lot more expensive to purchase or lease).

Has your brother (of the original poster) driven an NSX? even an 05 is not really all that fast....(just in case that is what he is looking for).

edit - the new Z06 (like pictured above) has to be a hoot to drive! 125mph in the Qtr mile is freaking moving.


Modified by Scot at 3:43 PM 10/2/2006