spiderpigcity Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 So many dog rough Supras were shipped here from Japan, AND Supras got all the chav stuff thrown at them, any wonder their values are weak. When is the last time you saw a chavved NSX? Does make me think, if there never had been imports, what would UK Supras be worth now? I THINK THEY ONLY MADE 26 A YEAR AND AT THE TIME THEY WOULD OUT HANDLE MOST PRODUCTION CARS. VERY BALANCED AND A BRILLIANT TRACK CAR. I REMEMBER COS IM OLD ENOUGH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderpigcity Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 OK someone tell me why they are so great? Compaired to a TT supra? Whats it got over the supra that demands 30k? Not that i was thinking of buying one............... THE REASON THEY ARE SO GREAT IS THAT THEY HAD A LIGHTWEIGHT GEAR STICK GATOR MADE FROM TITANIUM MESH. IT IMPROVED HANDLING MASSIVELY.:eyebrows: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 You have to drive one to know, they may have a deficit of power over the TT Supra, but the handling is in a different league. Sadly most are bought by people who buy on the looks and never find out just how capable they are. I was very lucky and had a few laps of Donington at the wheel of a stock one, and boy, are they a pleasure to drive, on or off track. Parts are massively expensive though, and lots of bits aren't even in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 before i bought my supra i started to save for an NSX. they have come down in price the last few years. had an auto on pistonheads for like £12k. then again it was a 3.0 auto lol. i love the NSX, when i picked up my supra interior from a garage, the mechanics had a modified one up on the ramps with a turbo kit in boosting 600bhp!!! looked absoulutly stunning. can get a 3.0 manual for around 15k now if u look hard enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveK Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Bump after a year, Still these things demand huge prices, for less BHP than my TT. The reason why was pointed out in the beginning of the thread - it's all about supply and demand. When I bought my first TT Supra (10 or 11 years ago) there were far fewer about. I was very lucky, and got a good one for £20k but that was below the minimum at the time - prices started at about £23k and went up from there. TTs are not worse now - but there are far too many Supras about - NA and TT. I can't remember the last time I saw an NSX. I saw another supra yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 i love the NSX, if i could afford one i would have one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supraspeed Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 i love the NSX, if i could afford one i would have one! wanna go halves? i'l even let you sit in the passanger seat lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've always liked the NSX. Prefer the original shape, pre-facelift. Shame about the interior, but I'd love to own one. With a nod to CW, I'd never test the chassis to any great extent, but I'd still appreciate the ownership. I have thought about a black one, but prices are still very high....another few £k and we are into AM V8 Vantage territory. No brainer as far as realistic replacement of the Supra for me. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/877840.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/863423.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 When I owned a Supra TT, I didn't understand the appeal of an NSX as they are a lot less powerful than my Supra was. I'm now on my second Elise since selling the Supra and have realised I'm a lot more bothered about having a light, good handling car than a powerful car. Not to take anything away from the Supra, which I had for 5 years, and absolutely loved. I plan on buying an NSX as my next car though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 They look better in the metal and they'd make it into my dream garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordy07 Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Stunning cars the NSX but i dont know about value for money tbh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burble Burble Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 I've got a 94 mini with a 998cc engine and a roll cage, who needs an nsx, 43 bhp under my right foot.... 0-60 in three weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Good point Im not sure i have ever seen one. That knightracer one? Thats the closest ive seen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burble Burble Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Spotted this in eastbourne on the seafront when a few of us had a meet and went for a drive last saturday, it did look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erol_h Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I've always liked the NSX. Prefer the original shape, pre-facelift. Shame about the interior, but I'd love to own one. With a nod to CW, I'd never test the chassis to any great extent, but I'd still appreciate the ownership. I have thought about a black one, but prices are still very high....another few £k and we are into AM V8 Vantage territory. No brainer as far as realistic replacement of the Supra for me. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/877840.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/863423.htm I do like the nsx but i love the v8 vantage what a beauty and i love the way they roar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have been in my mates nsx and the handling and brakes were superb . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I'm not sure weather i'd have one, i'd want to drive one first. From the sounds of it though, the handlings supposed to be sublime (although i've heard the steering feels a little vague) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Spotted this in eastbourne on the seafront when a few of us had a meet and went for a drive last saturday, it did look good. That is stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Yes please. Didn't Jenson Button get given one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I do like the nsx but i love the v8 vantage what a beauty and i love the way they roar. Are they low enough though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 what a noise, he even manages to over cook it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have a couple of mates here with them and they both go to Fuji Speedway. Fantastic cars, handling is superb. One bought his car here and is lightly tuned, the other had his supercharged in the US and shipped it over when he came to work here. That goes very well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I can not understand why people keep on saying they are expensive to own. We have looked into getting one as a second car, and have spoken too two Honda main dealers reference servicing costs. As most of the parts are universal, ie filters and oil to other cars in the range, the service costs are not much more than an Accord! As for breakdowns, they are as reliable as most other Hondas if maintained properly. They only become expensive when you crash them, but what cars aren't? Due to finance problems were having to put a lot of plans on hold, but I do still hope to purchase one someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmax Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Lovely car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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