Early NSX Coupes Have Impervious Cool Factor
Even though it might not be the highest performance model, the early NSX coupes are equally as desirable as the later versions.
It’s fair to say that not all versions of a chassis are created equal. An Integra Type R is more desirable than a GS-R, for example. But when it comes to the NSX, it seems like the NSX coupes, NSX T’s, and other variants are all equally cool. With an obvious edge for the rare special editions. Evidence of this theory was found when perusing around for pre owned NSX models. As we found out, they are all desirable. Post-facelift models are the highest performing versions, and will easily set you back north of $150,000. But what happens when you go with older models? Well, those are still right at around the $80,000 mark, too. We found this 1993 NSX coupe to be a good example of that.
It is worth pointing out that 1993 was an interesting year for the NSX, as it was the second to last year to use the coupe body. NSX models there after would be NSX T’s. This one also had just a 5-speed manual transmission, and the smaller Honda 3.0-liter V6.
But it’s still nearly $80,000 dollars. It seems like it wasn’t too long ago that you could pick these up for almost half this price. But with all sorts of wacky things going on with Honda values these days, we can’t be totally surprised. Prediction time: we think within two years, average NSX coupe prices will gravitate towards the $100,000 mark. Super low mileage and limited editions will easily exceed that. And then some.
Performance wise, an Accord 2.0 Turbo would put this NSX to shame. But that’s not the point. The NSX has done something interesting. It’s still very much an emotion-driven purchase. Compared to the aforementioned Accord, the NSX is not a practical car at all. But compared to literally everything else in its segment, it’s the most frugal option possible. But here’s where frugal becomes cool. The NSX in its concept is what is most yearning about the car.
Essentially, no one’s going to say “Oh, that’s just a 5-speed.” Instead, they remember it as the car that was on the poster on their wall. Or the car they drove for hours upon hours in Gran Turismo.
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