What would you take and why?

I currently have a 1991 Acura NSX with the 02-05 updates. Wheels, suspension, tint, etc.

Would any of you trade that for a 2004 Nissan 350z Track package with kit, navigation, leather, rims, suspension, etc. It only has 15,000 miles on it and is basically in new like condition.

I really like both cars. One of my big reasons for actually thinking of a Nissan is because I have owned Hondas since 1990 and am kinda getting tired of them.

There are so many pros and cons for both cars that I have gone over and over with friends and my wife. My wife wants the newer technology 350z with all its goodies VS the 15 year old NSX.

I on the other hand really like the exterior of the NSX over many of the Japanese cars on the road today but the 350z is very tempting. Before you all say that the 350z is a piece of junk, dont. I have test driven them over and over and its very close in straight line speed to the NA1/NA2. Reliability is there like Honda and Toyota. I can go on and on but I wont.

So my question is should I keep my 1991 NSX or swap it for the 2004 350z Track package?

1991 NSX



2004 350z

 

I'd keep the NSX and when the time comes for a rebuild, I'd go for one of those n/a engine packages at SoS.

If mileage is a concern, I believe many NSX owners have gone past 200k miles with the usual oil change and maintenance services.

 

Why not an S2000, just curious?

Trade it. Your NSX has a lot of miles, and something different is always fun.

Down the road you could always get another NSX if you feel you made the wrong decision.

Still, the NSX is a timeless classic, that, IMO, still looks better than the 350z or anything next to a Ferrari.

 

that's a tough one. you also have a much newer NA2 too right? just let go of the older one and get the Z

 

I agree with what your saying and I have seen a dozen over 200k but my wife likes the gadgets and navi (which I can get for the NSX) on the 350z. Same stuff she has on her MDX.

 

Damn though, I almost want to take back my statement due to the fact that everyone and their mom has a 350z, they are MASS produced and the NSX never was and never will (obviously).

Keep it lol...

 

I had an S2000 and sold it this year. Loved the car but want a change.

 

I'd buy a 350z. I wanted to get one, but they're so darned hard to find. Heck, I hardly ever see them, they're so rare.

Plus, I hear the engine they use is very specific to that car, and there is zero platform sharing, especially not with SUV's or minivans, so that's a plus.

 

Your right but I look at a lot of key things..

Maintenance on the NSX will be a lot more than the 350z. I can go on and on here but I wont.

350z are a dime a dozen just like civic but its something new and different for me in my case.

I can always buy an NSX later on down the line but at this time I am trying to weigh everything and see which one is a better deal.

The KBB (just using as a baseline) has the 2004 350z with 15000 miles at $25,000 in excellent condition.

The KBB has my NSX with 129,000 miles at $19,500. Then I added the $8000 for the NA2 body conversion and that puts it at $27k for me. All OEM parts BTW.

Now add on the mods on the 350z and that puts them both at $27k or an equal value just by car worth. Not by how rare it is or hand built, etc. Just by the motor, shell, a few mods, and body.

 

That makes the 350z look really bad.