SteveG

whiteNSXs, anyone: I'm curious if anyone has experience or comments about the NSX compared to our 928: handling, maintenance, tools, upkeep and expense, is the turbo worth the $$; it looks like it would be nimble and great for DE or twisties. I know about the '91-'92 snap ring. Looking at the tech notice on it, it appears to be an easy fix and really not a big issue?? What else?

soontobered84

COMPLETELY different car! The one that I drove was very fast and nimble but not nearly as comfortable driving. YMMV

DR

The most comments I heard about the NSX when they first came out, was that it did everything so well and smoothly it was boring and "soul less". Depending on your outlook that could be good or bad.

hacker-pschorr

It's a catch 22 type of car.

Honda found a way to remove all of the "quirks" that go along with owing an exotic and people were not sure what to make of it. Keep in mind the NSX came out during the transition from the Countach to the Diablo and the Testarossa was still on the market. To a lot of people, the whole idea behind a true exotic is the PIA they are for daily use. It's the price to pay for the exclusivity and performance. The bravado that "not just anyone can drive a Countach......" the idea that you are still cool with a **** mustache, Hawaiian shirt and daisy dukes while driving a Ferrari.

IMO the NSX revolutionized the exotic car market. Thanks to the NSX, Ferrari realized how far behind they were with the 348 and developed the 355 as an answer (which is still one of the best rides I've ever had the pleasure to drive, even if you have to drop the engine every 5 years...)

#1 problem is lack of power which is easily rectified with some boost. I have two friends with supercharged NSX's that are mostly used for track use. Only modification on top of the blower is an accusump and larger oil cooler.

I'll own one someday, keep going back and forth between an NSX and 996 for my next toy. No, the 928's are not going anywhere.

blitz928

I've driven one and I enjoyed it. It was supercharged+ other mods. So I really can't compare to stock. Interior layout is very much like a 928 with a little more "cramped" feel.

This is the one that I drove...

http://smithmotorworks.com/item--199...d--fs_nsx.html

Temekun

Two different flavors. The 92 is a GT as in supercar transportation. The NSX is more "specific" in that its a great handling supercar. The 928 was designed in the early 70's, the NSX was not. I'll take the 928 for going somewhere but on a track I'll take an NSX. The NSX was also a halo car for Acura in the US. All Porsche's are halo cars.

However, for what I paid for my 928 I can make it beat an NSX and still be dollars ahead.

Iwanna928

Ahmen Temekun!

Stephen

BC

I liked it, but its completely a different experience. Slow as ****, actually, with no boost or extra ccs. I was shocked by how slow it was. Very nimble - I have always wanted a mid engined car.

It would be fun. Not alot of room in the cabin.

mark kibort

without boost it is nothing. with boost, it is the ultimate track car. (but an expensive project)
928 with only a stroker, and not really much more is quite a bit more bang for the buck, if that is important.

Imo000

How much does this "only" stroker costs?

James Bailey

I drove an NSX the 1,200 miles to Lubbock Tx. a few months ago...there is little magic there. Way under powered did handle O K in the snow And cramped was an understatement. That car really was a Dentists's car The NSX claim to fame was it offered exotic looks but with the perception of reliability and drivablity. It did tend to get a lot of looks but you should never ever street race it....... I bought it for $15,000.

Rob Edwards

I drove a '95 NSX-T ontrack in Texas about 10 years ago. A lot of fun to wring out but no low end at all. Wouldn't mind having one for a DD if the kids didn't exist....

Absolute required reading on the NSX experience is Doug Hayashi's NSXfiles, mostly the first 100 chapters or so. Lots of comparisons to other exotics of the day scattered throughout:

http://nsxfiles.com/stories.htm

leperboy

I've driven an NSX with 130k on the clock. The interior was still in great shape for that age and distance and it's a very durable, reliable sports car. I have a few problems with it. First is that I am 6'5" and the NSX interior was quite cramped for me. I felt penned in from every side. I don't feel cramped in the 928. The other was how disappointed I was at its slowness. Unless you really wind it up, it accelerates like an Accord.

Steering is quick, the ride is quiet and surprisingly smooth for how low it is to the ground. But it felt very tame. I wanted to like it a lot and came away underwhelmed.

Comparing looks, I think the 928 is far more exciting and beautiful. It is distinct, curvy and draws eyes to it. It looks expensive and unique. The NSX, on the other hand, looks derivative of a lot of things. It looks like it is trying to be more expensive cars, like a Ferrari, while there are cheaper cars that look a lot like it, like a Mitsu 3000GT. I think because it isn't as distinct and bold a design, it is much easier to rip off for less money.

Matt

anonymousagain

Hmmm, I played with an NSX not too long ago while in SATA. It was an even match until we crested triple digits and I started to pull. Sure, SATA is stock but I don't think it's accurate to say a N/A NSX is slow. I have to imagine a boosted NSX would be very very fast, especially due to weight and good Aero slipperiness.

If the prices came down substantially, I'd like to own an NSX...I'd still prefer a boosted 928 though.

dr bob

In the mid-90's I did a project just south of Reno. That was when PCNA was n Reno, and one f te owner's reps was hooked up with the exec secretary at PCNA. They had a fleet of comparison cars going. The NSX was by far the most popular of that fleet to check out on weekends. That says something, although I'm not sure there werre any 928's on the check-out list.

Jim, I'm not sure there are many mid-engined cars in which you would not feel a little cramped. Most 'exotics' I've driven seem tailored for a person less than 5' 8" tall, with size 8 or less shoes, and well under 175# soaking wet. A helmet shrinks the height limit by another couple inches. These days, I barely make it on the shoes, and then only in driving shoes at best; I'm just barely over on the rest of those stats. Jim is just a shadow bigger than I am, give or take. Still, the NSX must have been a nice drive compared to the diesel Jetta.