I have owned only BMW's in the past and recently sold my M3, I have liked the shape of the NSX for quite a while and am going to be test driving my first one on Saturday - what mileage necessitates concern? Are there any common problems I should be looking for?

Also, I am curious to see if there is there a way to convert flip up headlights to fixed headlights?

 

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No such thing. A well-maintained NSX should be very reliable at any mileage. However, things can and do wear out and break on any car, of course.

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Condition is key. Look for a car in good condition inside and out, with a complete service history. Beware of lack of maintanence. For example, the timing belt is specified for replacement every 90K miles or 6 years on the '91-96 (105K/7 on the '97-04), yet has never been replaced on many '91-96 cars.

Check out the NSX FAQ (answers to Frequently Asked Questions) by clicking here. You'll find information on problems in the Troubleshooting area. In particular, read about the Power Windows problem on the '91-93 (preventable with the installation of an inexpensive part) and the Snap Ring Transmission problem on most of the '92 and about 20 percent of the '91 (identifiable by transmission number). Also, make sure the A/C works on all fan speeds, and the stereo works (no crackling noises), and the engine hatch struts and trunk lid struts hold up those body parts without assistance.

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You can get the '02-04 body parts, but it's expensive (it requires a new hood, for example). Figure ~$6K.

 

there are aftermarket headlight conversion kits out there.

and they dont just look like f&*king stupid bubbles like the new headlights(yes I am hating).

gonna cost you a shitload though.

 

Why did you sell your m3? Was it a E36 M3?. 2 of my friends have 95 M3's. Those cars are amazing from the speed to the handling. It's rated to be one of the best handling cars ever made from some magazine. I think i was motor trend not sure though.

 

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Yeah suposedly the best handling car at any price. Motor Trend.

Supporting an NSX is going to be a bit pricier than an E36 M3, I would imagine.

 

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Yeah suposedly the best handling car at any price. Motor Trend.

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thats the dumbest thing i've heard in quite some time

 

NSX &gt; E36 M3
3.2-liter NSX ~= E46 M3

 

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Go drive a E36 M3....and find out

 

I've driven an E36 M3, on the street and on the track.

Nice car? You bet. Fun car? Yup.

Amazing? NFW. G-d's gift to auto enthusiasts everywhere? Nope. Nice, but not that special. And not in any way comparable to an NSX.

Asking someone why they got rid of an E36 M3 to replace it with an NSX is like asking someone why they got rid of a Civic to replace it with an S2000, or why they got rid of a Miata to replace it with a Porsche 911 Turbo. Some things just don't need to be asked.

 

okay good point

 

His user name is Jockdeeznutz what do you expect

 

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i've drivin a bunch, one modified,

they're pretty darned good!,
but best handling car money can buy?? phfaa! haha

an rx7'd spank it in the twisties.. although it'd spank most things..

one thing i'll give it to the m3, it certain FEELS really really friggin nice,
I could definetely see certain people falling in love with it, kind of like how ppl fall in love with civic hatchbacks.

might not be the best ever, but something about it can just "click" with ya.

 

I've driven quite a few e36s (most of my friends have them) and they are certainly excellent cars. Great torque down low, four seats and some with four doors, appealing looks, almost perfect weight distribution, great handling, and good ergonomics. And now you can find '95 M3s for around 10K. Great car. Great track *****.

 

95 m3's for 10k?!?! WHERE They usually go for around 17-22k also depending on the milage

 

Check Autotrader (or even GRM) for the latest prices in '95 M3s. GRM got their's for $9500.

 

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I'm guilty.

The NSX is a different car (of course the example I have ridden in wasn't a stock NSX or a stock M3), obviously. ...and hey, it's a Honda. Ponyboy's NSX is a very capable track car...but so is Chris' (you guys wouldn't know him) race prepped M3.

Ponyboy, when are you getting that thing on the track again? You still owe me a ride at Hallett!

 

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Yeah suposedly the best handling car at any price. Motor Trend.

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something like this?

 

http://www.geocities.com/bmw_1....html

just some more articles about the M3

 

My friend just bought an e46 M3 and my other my dad has a 1992 nsx (manual) we battle it out all the time on the track of course it's pretty even.

 

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Yup. The E46 M3 is a VERY nice car, and far more capable than the E36 M3. Nothing like an extra 93 horsepower to make a good car into a great one...

 

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Yup. The E46 M3 is a VERY nice car, and far more capable than the E36 M3. Nothing like an extra 93 horsepower to make a good car into a great one...
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btw the euro M's came with 300HP in 1993 and 320Hp in 94 until the E46's came out, they're available for import and VERY fun cars, also somewhat sleeper

 

Blackthorn!!!!
Ya thats exactly what i was talking bout "the best handling"

Ive been in both E36 M3's and E46 M3's and i think the best handling one is the 95 M3. My friend pushes the limits on his 95 M3 and it just blows me away at the speeds he takes on the off ramps and turns

 

The Best-Handling Car for More Than 30K" "Motor trend"

Here's what car and drive had to say bout the m3

The ///M3's cockpit works naturally. The driver's seat offers a commanding view of the road and the hood's corners. Hands fall instinctively to the steering wheel and shifter, as do feet to the pedals. Heel-and-toeing is possible, and a dead pedal is included. An adjustable steering wheel would have been nice, as well as more lateral support, but these issues didn't get in the way of our adoration.

The ///M3 possesses uncanny roadgoing ability. This is the most-agile car here. The steering eagerly bites into corners and is alive with feel. "Constantly talking to my fingers," wrote Csere. It latches onto a line in corners as if on a mission from God. Webster: "Rolls gracefully into curves at a constant rate and goes right where you point it."

The ///M3 covers for you. The suspension shrugs off bumps, swells, and off-camber depressions without upsetting the line. Not once did any driver cross it up. Smith: "Overcooked a corner, and the BMW's forgiving nature made it interesting rather than scary." Even at the hairy edge of traction, the ///M3 is accepting of further driver input, which builds tremendous confidence. Unlike the <U>Acura NSX</U>, the <U>Dodge Viper</U>, or even the <U>Ferrari F355</U>, you feel free to explore the ///M3's limits without fear that something awful awaits if you miscalculate.

The ///M3 is like one of those mules that pull tour duty in the Grand Canyon, year after year: It isn't capable of a misstep. This car lets you seek out its limits quicker and more confidently than any of the other cars here. If that doesn't make for a winning handler, we don't know what does.

.... So, what's the best-handling car at any price? ...It's an eight-horn salute to the BMW ///M3 as "the best-handling car."

 

Yeah, I remember that article. I think it was from 8 or 10 years ago. If I'm not mistaken, the best handling car UNDER $30K was a Prelude - which tells you that it was a long, long time ago.

Funny how people come in here to hijack a thread to talk about something that no one was asking about...

 

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lol