No way, you're getting the cheapest NSX around. I'd spend more to get an improved version or Zinardi ed. or else keep the S2000.

the S2000 is in some ways better than the early NSX, and your 2004 is 13 years newer.

 

maybe you need to mod your s2k more? get gears

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No way I cpuld go back to a non covert car, I had the top down yesterday in january here in seattle and i luved it such a great feeling...........first time it was down in 2 months

Also saw 2 NSX yesterday and 0 s2ks

 

While the enthusiast in me is telling you to get the NSX...(now!), the part of me that exists in the practical world thinks that might be financial suicide. I don't think buying a 15 year old car is a smart decision. You run the risk of losing your ass on maintenance, etc. That, and you better run the car into the ground, because I don't know of a lot of other people who will want to buy a used sports car that is that old.

I love the NSX but this may be one time I'd advise holding back.

 

Although the NSX is also my dream car and I WILL buy it some day ... I would not trade the 03 S for a 91 NSX (too old). I would do it for an NSX which is 2000+ however. I know a 2000+ NSX costs a lot more ... that
is why I will drive my S and then pay it off and after that will look for a
NSX. I think I will miss the S too much if I sold it. Besides, by then I can probably buy a 2002+ which will be the last MY available. Just my $0.02.

 

I owned two S2000's and loved them. I know own a 1998 NSX-T (48K on the odo) and I lust for it.

But... I would keep your S2K. A 1991 with that kind of milage and at that price either has some significant issues that you're not aware of or the seller is stupid. One of the two or maybe both but that's way too cheap for a true, mint condition 1991 that has had all of it's maintenance done, is not in snap ring range, etc.

There is a considerable difference in the performance of the NA1 and NA2 NSX. The slight bump in displacement (accompanied by bumps in torque and hp) as well as the far superior gearing of the 6 speed really transform the car.

To be honest, I'd never buy a new NSX. As great as I think they are, they were never worth nearly $90K. But you can get an absolutely excellent 1997+ car for less than $50K with no issues or stories that is an amazing drive for the money.

I know, I know... the EVO and STi and C5 and C6 Corvette's are faster, quicker.... bla bla bla. And if magazine racing were everything I'd agree with you. But if you like they way they look (I really happen to love them) then drive one and you'll see what I mean. It makes all the right sounds, it feels good, the visibility is excellent for a mid-engined car and it's frankly all the car (and probably more) that an avg. guy like me could ever hope to use on public roads. Plus... it's still quite rare.

Enjoy your S2K for what it is. A fantastic, high reving, lighweight roadster. With the best damned gearbox of any car I've driven. Bar none.

 

It's Zanardi after Alex Zanardi and finding a no stories Zanardi edition is extremely difficult. There are two for sale on NSXprime right now. One for $45K and the other for nearly $50K. Both have some repaint work done and while both could easily be considered B+ cars, neither is mint or A+ condition.

 

Just curious Steve because I have seen you actually say some nice things about the NSX...

Would you then not purchase say a nice, used 1995 993 Carrera 2 with 78K on the odo. for say $26K (no accidents, no stories, all maintence records) because it is surpassed in performance by the latest EVO, Subie, Corvette and some SRT Dodge/Chrysler models? After all... it's a much older design.

 

Make sure that all the TSB's (snap ring) have been done!

 

Yep. I'd make an exception for a 97 993 turbo though.

 

Eh... I guess it is for the same reason people own and restore classic cars. It's an emotional thing, doesn't necessarily have to be a logical choice.