new member looking for a nsx

[Sennansx]

Prefer manual although may coinsider others ,

Don't mind taking on one which needs a bit of tidying as long as it's a genuine none damaged car and mechanically sound

Please let me know what you have

[jpspringall]

Prefer manual although may coinsider others ,

Don't mind taking on one which needs a bit of tidying as long as it's a genuine none damaged car and mechanically sound

Please let me know what you have

Hi Sennansx,

As you'll see from the following thread, i'm selling my F-Matic in the next week or two.

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?11765-Sad-Times

In the name of fairness, here's a link to a manual that will be up for sale shortly:

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?11787-W2-NSX-For-Sale-heads-up

Send me a message if you'd like any further details.

Cheers

James

[Sennansx]

Hi mate, can you pm me the full details of the f matic

I think the other one may be above my budget

[Sennansx]

I've decided it MUST be a manual for me so anyone selling please let me know

[Sennansx]

budget is 25k. CASH WAITING

[nobby]

have u contacted this vendor?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/honda/nsx/honda-nsx-manual/2046478


budget is 25k. CASH WAITING

[Sennansx]

Have had a think about this one for sure but the mileage is a bit too high for my liking .

Just thinking if I'm buying this now and once I've put another 15 to 20 k miles on it then would be extremely hard to sell

[havoc]

Harder, perhaps, but given the perennially small supply of 'good' NSXs at that price bracket (if you exclude Autos and naturally exclude Cat-D's, from a resale perspective), then as long as it's kept in good condition it shouldn't matter.

Has the Charlotte Green '96 been sold now...that did look good value.

[goldtop]

budget is 25k. CASH WAITING

Alas, the last manual NSX with low miles that was priced under £25000 was accident damaged (the Cat C orange pearl one).

Even with autos there are very few coming along for under £25000 now.

[Silver Surfer]

I think you are 1 year too late at your budget....

SS

[Sennansx]

Will see what happens....

[Senninha]

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?11859-Braga-Senna-NSX-up-for-auction&p=106998#post106998

Looks clean and honest ... move swiftly or lose it ...

[goldtop]

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.php?11859-Braga-Senna-NSX-up-for-auction&p=106998#post106998

Looks clean and honest ... move swiftly or lose it ...

But doesn't look like £25k! ;)

[nobby]

If the vendor can confirm all the good service history etc then why not consider it?
its within your budget
High mileage on an NSX is nothing to worry about if properly maintained ... You only have to ask Kaz.

i thought you wanted an NSX, surely you should not be thinking about selling after 15-20k use?
Hardly worth buying/looking for one doing as little as that


Have had a think about this one for sure but the mileage is a bit too high for my liking .

Just thinking if I'm buying this now and once I've put another 15 to 20 k miles on it then would be extremely hard to sell

[Sennansx]

Yes I know what our saying but if I cover average 6k a year and keep for 5 years ,

Who's gonna wanna buy this with 150k on clock


I missed out on a red one just few weeks ago ,

A2 nsx was sold for 26k on pistonheads I believe


Looking for something like that

[havoc]

For any normal car you'd be right, but given the small population of NSXs and the even smaller number that come up for sale each year, plus the fact it's a Honda and known to be robust (check out US mileages), the market IS a little more tolerant of mileage.

...and in 5 years time there's going to be a lot more >100k, at which point the difference between 105k and 150k is probably less important than the (psychological difference) between 75k and 105k. And IMHO both are less important than the condition and the service history.

As an (admittedly slightly biased) example, would you prefer a 110k car which had been pampered and had in the last few years had a lot of refurb/replacement work done mechanically, or an 80k car which had only had basic servicing done?!?

[goldtop]

I missed out on a red one just few weeks ago ,
A2 nsx was sold for 26k on pistonheads I believe


Asking price was £27500, and that was one of the last bargains. There was a Singapore import last May that was the previous bargain at £21995.

Like you, last year I was looking, and I missed a few that came up (due to circumstances and being unable to view). Like you, I had the exact same feeling about mileage, but the one I bought with 110000m drives as well as the one with 78000m.

Bear in mind that you are not the only one looking. There are quite a few dealers who will jump on any uncrashed NSX that has OK miles. Frequently, a privately advertised bargain comes up, disappears quickly and then turns up after decent wash and good photos and £5k added to the price. So if and when something comes up, you HAVE to pounce quickly (but still do your homework).

Good luck. I waited ages and then two came along at once.

[Senninha]

But doesn't look like £25k! ;)

Absolutely, but the market has moved and many suggest will keep moving so if the potential owner has £25k, finding another few £kkk to secure a good one would be worth while IMO.

By way of example, I bought mine at at more than some would have paid at the time, but for me it was the right decision and today would be another dealer stealer opportunity, so the message, buy the one you want at a budget that is right for you.

[AR]

I think the mileage issue it is important to consider from the point that more maintenance is required. As the cars age they require a lot more than schedule services.

[Senninha]

I think the mileage issue it is important to consider from the point that more maintenance is required. As the cars age they require a lot more than schedule services.

Agreed, but in fairness, this is the same for any classic as you need to reset your own mindset to one of routine PLUS preventative maintenance as the latter can reduce the cost of the former.

[jpspringall]

What about: http://www.jfcars.net/used-cars/honda-nsx-3-0-v6-2dr-crewkerne-201402211977314

I've no idea if it's known on here or not....Just noticed it on Autotrader.

Cheers

J

[Sennansx]

sorry have been away for a while and not car hunting as I banged my head REALLY hard playing football and have concussion and been getting crazy headaches.....


still looking, have potentially found a manual in my budget , which I should be having a look at when im feeling a little better.


if anyone has a manual let me know

[TheSebringOne]

I saw this the other night. Looks in lovely condition & low mileage.

May be a recent import? Does any one know of this car?

[PeterW]

What about: http://www.jfcars.net/used-cars/honda-nsx-3-0-v6-2dr-crewkerne-201402211977314

I've no idea if it's known on here or not....Just noticed it on Autotrader.

J
He's looking for a manual. If you check out the pictures you can see this one's an auto (there's a mistake in the advert).

[Senninha]

More shoddy dealer work, advertinsng an auto as a manual car ...

IIRC, this is the recently privately advertised Custom Programme car ... bound to be a thread somewhere on here ...


What about: http://www.jfcars.net/used-cars/honda-nsx-3-0-v6-2dr-crewkerne-201402211977314

I've no idea if it's known on here or not....Just noticed it on Autotrader.

Cheers

J

[jpspringall]

I had a search for the reg on the forum,, and couldn't find it.

How rather embarrassing I didn't notice I was an Auto, as that's what I've got!

Does anyone know when F-Matic came in....Just trying to work out if it's F-Matic or not?

Cheers

James

[Sennansx]

I'm looking at a car that hand cam belt done at 48k miles in 2004.
Now has 69k miles, ownee is adamant it doesn't need doing again .


Are these changed on mileage or do they have to be done every few years regardless ?

[nobby]

it would be advised to change the belt regardless of mileage done at that age.

[Senninha]

I'm looking at a car that hand cam belt done at 48k miles in 2004.
Now has 69k miles, ownee is adamant it doesn't need doing again .


Are these changed on mileage or do they have to be done every few years regardless ?

dependany upon the model it should be done at 6 or 9yr intervals with low mileage use ... therefore, at dealer prices, thats about £750 discount please Sir ...

However, if you're going to do it (and you should for your own peace of mind anyway), factor on spending twice this to do water pump and other items based on dealer service. Should you choose to use Kaz then budget a litlle higher but expect a lot more for your money ...

[havoc]

Or, if you want to be meticulous but with empty pockets, allow that the TB and water-pump service is easier with the engine out, at which point valve clearances, LMAs, aux belts and possibly coolant hoses all become fair game (plus x number of oil seals).

[AR]

It always gets me that 6 or 9 years! It is the same part number, is it not? It was done purely to satisfy US regulations IMHO.

[Jammy]

Hi,

I'm the owner of the previously linked to NSX with 117,500 on the clock:
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201403292916033?atmobcid=soc3

Clearly I am biased, but just to reinforce what others have said with my own experience, when I purchased myself I was patient and looked at a number of other lower mileage examples over a period of 6 months, but in the end the mileage was a secondary factor to the condition and deeply impressive service history which were supreme on this example.

Do get in touch if you are seriously interested, but if not good luck with your search.

James