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Old 01-05-2011, 10:32 PM
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Default Anyone owned a Honda NSX

Actually saw one driven how it should and the noise. wow

How much do they go for and specs, anyone have any experience of them?
Old 01-05-2011, 10:36 PM
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my mate has one. he said its worth 40grand though.. i seen him floor it it has decent power. he took it germany ages back was very reliable aswell.its gold wit private plate ill take pics of it and post em
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Post pics up, starting to take a liking. Wouldnt mind having 1 in the future something different from the norm.
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40k, fpmsl, is it actually gold plated?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p

13k...

most expensive on autotrader is 24k!

250odd bhp, not amazingly fast, but do look the shizzle. i often a see a white one with some bird behind the wheel in swindon
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Originally Posted by Fudgey
40k, fpmsl, is it actually gold plated?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p

13k...

most expensive on autotrader is 24k!

250odd bhp, not amazingly fast, but do look the shizzle. i often a see a white one with some bird behind the wheel in swindon

I think the later cars fetch that amount just had a look on pistonheads
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2520791.htm
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There's a red mk1 NSX that is always outside a pub just down the road from me, it's either owned by an alcoholic or more likely the landlord/ manager lol.
Old 01-05-2011, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RSTAaron
There's a red mk1 NSX that is always outside a pub just down the road from me, it's either owned by an alcoholic or more likely the landlord/ manager lol.
In Coltishall? Seen that a few times, I want one!
Old 01-05-2011, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by massivewangers
In Coltishall? Seen that a few times, I want one!
That's the one Might have to enquire about a passenger ride... Always liked them.
Old 01-05-2011, 11:18 PM
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stunning looking cars, but the early one's are very slightly quicker than an ST200, so the performance is far from great.
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Originally Posted by Robs Frst
I think the later cars fetch that amount just had a look on pistonheads
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2520791.htm
Yeah but that link is for a concourse very low mileage car so is bound to be more expensive than the average or even a good condition car.
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These are nice looking cars.
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Originally Posted by Fudgey
40k, fpmsl, is it actually gold plated?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...1500?logcode=p

13k...

most expensive on autotrader is 24k!

250odd bhp, not amazingly fast, but do look the shizzle. i often a see a white one with some bird behind the wheel in swindon
Thats Lorna

I know her fella Rob!
Old 02-05-2011, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Fiddy
stunning looking cars, but the early one's are very slightly quicker than an ST200, so the performance is far from great.
Depends what you mean by performance!!! They are a good bit lighter and handle a thousand times better than a mondingo!

I looked at buying one not so long ago but decided I couldn't make it fit my lifestyle. I also really want the type r so can't really afford what I want!
Old 02-05-2011, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by massivewangers
In Coltishall? Seen that a few times, I want one!
which pub in colishall ?
Old 02-05-2011, 09:58 AM
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I don't remember what it's called mate, I'm sure Aaron will know. It's on the road between Coltishall and Hoveton/Wroxham, not far from the old school. It's not one of the ones where the Rising Sun is, it's nearer to the petrol station and stuff.

Can't for the life of me remember the name of it though!
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Handling set up by Ayton Senna if i remember. Nice cars and i'm sure for that kind of money could sort of a turbo kit for it to get the power up!
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Originally Posted by massivewangers
I don't remember what it's called mate, I'm sure Aaron will know. It's on the road between Coltishall and Hoveton/Wroxham, not far from the old school. It's not one of the ones where the Rising Sun is, it's nearer to the petrol station and stuff.

Can't for the life of me remember the name of it though!
Do you mean the one on the left heading from the petrol staion towards thr rising sun, i go pass there a fair bit, will have to have a look out for it !!!
Old 02-05-2011, 10:29 AM
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One of my fav supercars and I'm not really sure exactly why... it's not the quickest for sure, but I just 'want' one.


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love these cars and im considering one after the escort.either that or a porsche.

the nsx has different versions.the early one 250 bhp,good for around 160mph iirc.but the handling is where its at.
the later 3.2 r versions are big money but run out at near 300bhp and good for 180mph iirc.

reliable cars but the windows are an issue and the internal bose amp and speakers are an expensive issue.

classic car imo and would love one in future.i dont car how fast it is as its not all about that imo!
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Originally Posted by oibren85
Handling set up by Ayton Senna if i remember. Nice cars and i'm sure for that kind of money could sort of a turbo kit for it to get the power up!
Would probably ruin the way it drives as the power delivery would be so different and the handling not made for that.

The type r was evo car of the year a while back so it's not a crap drive!
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Originally Posted by RigPig
which pub in colishall ?
The Red Lion. Can't miss it as it's always parked near the road.
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Originally Posted by Bullett
love these cars and im considering one after the escort.either that or a porsche.

the nsx has different versions.the early one 250 bhp,good for around 160mph iirc.but the handling is where its at.
the later 3.2 r versions are big money but run out at near 300bhp and good for 180mph iirc.

reliable cars but the windows are an issue and the internal bose amp and speakers are an expensive issue.

classic car imo and would love one in future.i dont car how fast it is as its not all about that imo!
Agree the noise they make, the looks and if they handle well thats good enough for me.
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We sold one recently. It went for 44k on a 54 plate and 7,000 miles.
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Originally Posted by Fiddy
stunning looking cars, but the early one's are very slightly quicker than an ST200, so the performance is far from great.
The slowest nsx (3.0 L V6 Automatic) 0-60 is 6.8 seconds while an ST200 does it in 7.9 seconds.
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amazes me they made an auto.its a genuine sports car that should only be manual imo
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Originally Posted by Bullett
amazes me they made an auto.its a genuine sports car that should only be manual imo
Aimed at the American market... The yanks seem to have trouble with gearchanging lol
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Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Depends what you mean by performance!!! They are a good bit lighter and handle a thousand times better than a mondingo!
lol

NSX - 1410kg
St200 - 1410kg

And in all fairness the old st had nothing but impressive handling for a 90's family car.
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Originally Posted by RSTAaron
Aimed at the American market... The yanks seem to have trouble with gearchanging lol
good point! wish they hadnt flooded us with them
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Quick demo video, seems to go well enough...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAwJsOECGBU
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i think thats the r version.without looking at the vid.more bhp than the normal nsx's and lighter
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never owned one, id like one as maybe a track day car something that is useable and wont try to kill you at the sight of a bend !
there awesome on that old ps2 game aswell
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I'd like to see a Mondeo ST200 keep up with this NSX

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1Z7Z...eature=related

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Originally Posted by Rob_DOHC
lol

NSX - 1410kg
St200 - 1410kg

And in all fairness the old st had nothing but impressive handling for a 90's family car.
Seriously put the crack pipe down, the mondeo handles like a barge compared to an nsx!

A mondeo is good for a family saloon/hatch

As a sportscar with an aluminium monocoque It's shit, end of
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Ps I was looking at type r weight. Weight aside there is still no comparison to a fucking mondeo!!!
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Strangely I just read on PH that there is one in our local dismantlers in Aberdeen!

There was one out and about regularly too
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Originally Posted by Lambchop
Strangely I just read on PH that there is one in our local dismantlers in Aberdeen!

OOH! The engine would go nicely in the back of my MG...
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Default nsx

watch fast and the furious 5

the scene at the start with the nsx being thrashed v v kool car
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Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Seriously put the crack pipe down, the mondeo handles like a barge compared to an nsx!

A mondeo is good for a family saloon/hatch

As a sportscar with an aluminium monocoque It's shit, end of
Good one novice, where did i tell you the mondeo would handle as well as an nsx? Just said they were capable for what they are (a 90's family car). Maybe YOU should put the crack pipe down and have a re-read.
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Originally Posted by It's Czech Mate
Ps I was looking at type r weight. Weight aside there is still no comparison to a fucking mondeo!!!
Ps,

sell your Skoda and buy one then.
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Originally Posted by Rob_DOHC
Good one novice, where did i tell you the mondeo would handle as well as an nsx? Just said they were capable for what they are (a 90's family car). Maybe YOU should put the crack pipe down and have a re-read.
My milkmans milkfloat is very capable for a milkfloat

Thats fuck all to do with an NSX too


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