12-22-2015, 12:43 AM | #67 |
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Ok I just watched the MT Ignition episode with the NSX. Honestly, the car seems great to me. There was a lot of whining about why it isn't more like the old NSX (sound familiar M3 owners ). But other than the numb steering and engine note, the car is great. I don't think it's for everyone, but certainly worth the price of entry.
I also like the styling. If I had a 200k budget for a car the NSX would be right there fighting for my money. Part of the reason you buy a car this expensive is to be unique and have interesting things to say about the car to other people.
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It's a high-end sports car, priced to need to perform at a certain level in everything from performance to luxury. The original was like that, and this one is like that -- Honda has just approached it from two somewhat different directions because of "the times". The biggest problems with this new version are: - It's about five years too late to really make eyebrows raise with what's supposed to make it "hardcore" - It's designed by committee, with the current Honda hyper-conservatism that the company is only just now realizing how badly it has hurt its brands' ability to market toward enthusiasts (precedent: Acura hasn't had a true performance car in its lineup for nearly a decade now; Civics haven't been serious tuner platforms for the past three generations) - It's sales model is doomed from the start because of Honda's corporate obstinance (precedent: Lexus LFA) It's simple, really: virtually no one to whom this car is marketed toward will take this car seriously because, in typical contemporary Honda fashion, it's trying to be too many things at once -- and none of those things have a hard-enough edge to make the car truly stand out. Not even the tech.
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Honda has suggested a "mini" NSX can be done. It be nice if they made it for fun rather than profit and performance numbers.
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This would be a great car for $75-100k price range like the GT-R.
If I can get a Murcielago or a Huracan, even a Gallardo or a R8 v10 for the same price or less!? Get F**king real! |
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01-06-2016, 11:37 AM | #75 | |
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Which is unlike the original NSX's goal which was more 'this can beat the big boys for half the price, check out what we just did". Seems like the new one's goal is to say we are a legit serious company now. I'm not sure the new goal is working, but will hold off judgement till the thing gets really tested out. I think it's easy to dismiss the car but I'm still curious to see what sort of numbers it puts up. And I sense in real life, it will still turn a few heads. Maybe not as much as a lambo, but more than a GTR imho. I think this car is for a person that doesn't want a Lambo though, but can say "i outsmarted" the guy in the lambo.
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It was listed at 35k back when it was brand new. To 1990 that would be 47k-ish. Today this would be 86k.
It is still more than arms reach from the 60k NSX, and today it is also out of arms reach of a 115K 2015 R8. A 75-100K would be nice car to produce and personally, the world needs it. There appears to be a lull outside of a car or two in this bracket. For a relatively successful guy to make a few bad financial decisions, this wouldn't be crippling compared to being stuck with an exotic. It wouldn't appear a guy is trying too hard either. |
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I personally would get the AMG GTS with the price that it sits at
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The numbers dont look good so far for the NSX either. How would someone be able to say I outsmarted the person in the lambo when they payed the same if now more (Gallardo or Murci) for a freaking Acura!?... Cause it gets better gas mileage? Lol Ps. I like the NSX I think it looks great inside and out but it shouldn't be in the price range of those cars |
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The NSX was $60k MSRP in 1991, which is roughly $105k in 2016 when adjusted for inflation. Last edited by fcman; 01-07-2016 at 11:13 AM.. |
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