k1ng124

I'm planning on making a purchase of an NSX at some point this year and I'm really interested in knowing what do people think looks dated about them. More than likely I'll be buying a NA1 and converting it to an NA2 type r replica. Would an NSX coupe(non targa) look more dated than a NSX-t? Is the "T" really worth the extra money? Does a nsx with a black roof/pillars look more dated than an nsx with the whole car painted one color? Also how exotic does the nsx really look to people. I've seen some online that looks really exotic but pretty much all the ones i've seen at car shows just looks like average sports cars(besides the veilside one I seen in ATL). Anyways, I love them, just curious as to what other non-owners think.

SlammedDC2teg

Nothing looks dated, its all personal preference. If I could I would buy 97+ because I want the 6spd, thats it.

JulieU

What looks a bit dated to me is the pop-up headlights, but personally (if I were purchasing one), I would care more about what I thought than what everyone else thinks.

DChan415

97+ also has a slightly larger engine. I think an NSX lowered with some rims looks as good as any other car on the road today.

NSXRguy

mine got more looks at the last show i went to... compared to the GTR parked couple spaces away... *shrugs*

Westrock2000

The pop-up headlights only look dated when active, otherwise its a clean look. The strongest design characteristic in my opinion is the extreme cab forward design. There simply isn't another car outside of hyper cars that have such a visually cab forward look.

To me the car is beautiful. The flush headlights did help it stay modern looking. The interior is simple, but very clear lines. The only thing that strikes me as "dated" is simply the engine. It was amazing in the beginning of the 90's. But by 2000 it was starting to show its age. It wasn't underpowered, but the Corvette was starting to push hard and everyone else started pushing. I'm sure by 2004 it was hard to convince people to spend $80k on a car that didn't break 300hp (and not have a considerable weight advantage). I fear Lotus has done something similar with the Evora.

Despite my criticism I still find it to be one of the best cars around. I would gladly own if the resale value wasn't so stellar on them. I am always torn between the NSX and a twin turbo Esprit. I think the NSX is better looking, but the twin turbo V8 brings more to the table and the Esprit is cheaper for similar year.

Westrock2000

I should add that yes Porsche was doing just that with the 911 Carrera (Type 996). However that car had 2 distinct advantages. It was "bottom end" of that platform with the turbo and GT2/GT3 being the upper end. So the Carrera was like the Mustang V6, people felt they were at least getting a part of the good stuff. Also Porsche had 50 years of racing and enthusiast/owner heritage. That CAN sell a car (much like some people still think the Ferrari Mondial is a cool car).

Another thing that I thought funny back towards the end of the NSX's life cycle, was that the Honda Odyssey was the torquest engine of all of Honda's cars. It's 3.5L had 253 ft/lbs of torque versus the NSX's 3.2L 224 ft/lbs. I felt this was a fundamental problem as the flagship car should be the flagship car. A minivan and a purpose built sports car costing twice as much should not compete on any level especially in terms of engine values. HP was higher obviously in the NSX, but that is a by product of RPM obviously.

anynsx

yes

sp00led

If you plan on modding it stay away from the drive by wire NSXs. I think that was added in 94 or 95'. I've also been told the 5spd is the better tranny for tracking the car.

Westrock2000

Wow I had to look that sh#t up. I did not realize the NSX had DBW, and 1995, that was pretty new stuff back then.

oscar_driver

A stock 3.2 with a great diet and basic mods, can definitely be a fun weapon @ the track, of course, still you would get smoked by 400+HP sportscars on teh straight line, now, a FI NSX is crazy, I had a Honor to drive a SC nsx and whoa, I can't wait to FI mine, but I'd go turbo.

The stock numbers @ 4.7 to 60 and 12.8 1/4 are not fast anymore considering the new incredibly fast cars we have nowadays but still that is fast in the real world.

This is such well balanced car that makes me think perhaps 350@ the wheels could be just perfect.

Looks, yeah, I think the pre 01 had a problem with dated rear, but it can be fixed without destroying the lines or going ricer.

This is my favorite NSX:



rear



Mine is the classic POP UP style and I still love it so much, I think the POP UPS have more character and romantic look, but still, needs lip and minor tweaks on the front also!

rear:


and the dated POP UPS, DOWN



and up:



bonus:




Most people either LOVE o HATE this car, for obvious reasons, which are, They HATE for what isn't and they LOVE for what it is. ... one thing though, the design is already 20 years old, with MINOR details fixed, still can look somehow current, GOOD LUCK!!

Oscar

oscar_driver

Pre 02 and 02+



About exoticness, well, I am no delusional but -if clean- and with nice mods, the still can hang with extremely flamboyant cars, of course, it doesn't look like an spaceship but it looks OK next to cars such:







Cheers!

OScar

PS: Check this on prime:
http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143907

You will like!

NSXTCY

Sounds like you're in the market for an NSX, for all the wrong reasons.

asanch14

so sexy!

CrazyDiamond

3 foot mast antenna -- Though it has been modded out on the examples shown above, that is one long whip when the radio is on.

BlueZXR

Woow Oscar!
Love your red NSX & yes the pop-up does have the aura of exoticness albeit it was refer to the old 80's & mid 90's kind of exotic style.But anyway I still love it.

The NSX does look old.It is the fact that cant be changed.But for some that love it would going for it regardless of how old is the overall shape & how the styling have endure all the time.

As I own RX8(facelifted model),350Z & NSX,I can tell you that new gen kids especially ladies would be hooked by 350Z even more than those others 2.

When they look into my NSX,they would think it was a typical 80's-early 90's car with abit of boxy shape & long rear end....together with black roof,flip up light,scuffed interior leather trims,slooping centre dash & long-flat rear light & H badge are make my NSX are hardly ever recognized as the exotic.....many of this new gen kids & girl would love to assume my NSX as a Prelude....(If they even happen to know what is Honda Prelude lol)

Want attraction,you can go for new breed sportscar.If you want something that remind you on how great was the 90's was meant to japanese sportscar industries,go for the 90's japanese sports coupe(All of them are sure look somehow dated,but I wouldnt mind to change my Z33 to 90's 300ZX & my RX8 to FD....it would satisfy my heart just like when I hunting one of these all-looking mid engined car from Honda)

Even all of that,I still can say the NSX was one of the greatest sportscar & exotic that ever came from japan.If you had a money for F-car but dont want the old 308 GTS,348 & some others early 90's Ferraris,you can always opted for the NSX.

But after all,follow your heart when making a buyout.Some people would easily get bored with the NSX just because it garnered less attention than those hyped-up GTR,the absence of those glamorous conti,or less fancy in term of styling to compete with new breed....but so far I love of how the car was less-overstyled yet does have all the profile that every 90's exotic should had.....Brilliantt!

Westrock2000

Ya but for example on my car they affixed the attena to the underside of front body of the car. And while having no visible antenna is great, the reception is absolutle horse *****. FM only works OK onthe strongest of channels and AM reception is practically unuseable due to interference from other electrical system near the antenna as well as just plain being so low to the ground.

FlewByU352

Me personally... I love the 1st gens. The pop up lights make the body look so sleek when down and even up the pop up lights barely pop up compared to other cars giving it an incredible look. Underpowered for todays standards without a doubt, but as far as looks I still find it hard to believe first gens were made in the early 90's considering the styling. Put it on wheels and lower it and wow what a beautiful car! Stock for stock the 2nd gens look much better though.

Override5757

The only dated part I'd consider is the front bumper, if the grille was repainted. The plastic innards HAVE to be matte black and look like they aren't there. The steering wheel is the only part of the car that looks boring, and that can be changed easily.

98ITR747

First of all, I'm from the school of thought that dated looks cool. In my opinion the three most aesthetically beautiful cars ever produced are the Ferrari 348, Ferrari 250 GTO, Acura NSX. I personally prefer the "romantic character" of the pop up headlights. Dated? Fine by me. It's a work of art therefore it's timeless.

213374U

This

pjotsx

that red NSX is f*cking amazing!

RED_90TEG

u buy which nsx u want... dont ask people.. ur the one thats going to be driving it.. if u cant make up ur mind maybe u shouldn't buy one....

AkosuaaApexHita

I feel as if the nsx with flip lights can be a little dated but holds up better than most cars of its time, the conversion to na2 i think will always be a classic that no one looks at as dated though.

MiraiZ

NSX is screaming multi orgasmic sex on wheels