What's my Nsx worth?
Discussion
I am thinking about selling my Nsx but was wondering what it's actually worth?
This is not a for sale thread, i need to stress that.
It's very difficult to put a price on my car.
It's a UK 1997 3.0 Manual Targa with about 70,000 miles however it is modified. Retailed around £80,000 can't remember exact figure.
In stock form i would probably list it for around £26,000 however i've spent about same again, possibly more on modifications.
Do i sell as is but comes with all oem parts to return back to it's original state if the new owner decides to, if so how much do i put it up for?
Or do i return it back to oem spec and sell all the parts separately?
Every known weak part/common failure has been replaced parts marked as (common fail point) are aftermarket parts i've had installed to improve on the weaker oem parts prone to failure and this is only because i'm over protective any horror story i've ever seen about any failure anyone has ever had i've taken the appropriate measure to make sure any never happen, so the car should be rock solid. Only ran on Royal Purple oil and changed two - three times a year.
Comes with a spare engine, This needs to be considered in final price.
The car is mechanically sound, Everything is done before it is needed and when needed. I put it in the garage couple times a year just to get it checked out and looked over as well as the routine maintenance which i take a step further than needed.
spec list:
Engine:
Downforce USA Ram Air intake scoop
Downforce USA Carbon Induction kit
Blox Big Bore throttle body
Canrtel Concepts Manifolds
Customs Exhaust system using Borla XR-1 multicore race mufflers
Plus STMPO Messiah exhaust system (only one in Europe)
ATI Racing Light weight crank pulley (common fail point)
External oil cooler
Water Methonal injection
Carbon Carbon twin plate clutch
Light weight flywheel
Engine damper
Baffled Sump (common fail point)
Oil catch tank
HKS DLI
AEM engine management
ID injectors
Aftermarket Water tank (common fail point)
Billet cam plugs
Cometic head gaskets (common fail point)
ARP head studs
Afer market LMA's
High Flow oil pump with Billet gears (common fail point)
Power Enterprise timing belt
Aftermarket timing tensioner (common fail point)
Chassis:
Front Anti Roll Bar
Rear Anti Roll bar
Front Chassis Bar
Rear Chassis Bar
After market rear toe links and drop links all round
Love Fab rear chassis bracing
Love Fabe front upper and lower chassis bracing
Coilovers
Non compliance bushing upgrades
Exterior:
Vis Racing Carbon bonnet
Vis Racing Carbon Spoiler (Type R)
APR GT-300 Carbon rear wing with Gurney flap
Carbon front Splitter
Downforce Carbon Side intakes
Custom tail lights
After market LED front lights
Vis Racing Carbon headlight covers
Custom front bumper
Carbon rear bumper
Private Nsx license plate
Interior:
Bride Gias Carbon seats (recliners)
Takata Harnesses
Route KS Harness bar
Momo Steering wheel
Dali Carbon guage pod
Dali Carbon centre console
Skunk 2 shift knob
Misc:
1.5 way 16 plate Carbon LSD
4.429 final drive
Braille Carbon battery
Wheels:
Advan RS2’s 17x8, 18x10.
ARP wheel studs
Dunlops Z2 tires.
Works lug nuts
There is probably more mods there, all the mods are high quality parts from either USA or Japan.
To be honest, i've been a member for a long time but never posted in the Forums, i'm posting here because i'm doing this on the quiet, no one knows who i am. looking at the prospect of a well needed change of life and relocation etc.
Thanks!
This is not a for sale thread, i need to stress that.
It's very difficult to put a price on my car.
It's a UK 1997 3.0 Manual Targa with about 70,000 miles however it is modified. Retailed around £80,000 can't remember exact figure.
In stock form i would probably list it for around £26,000 however i've spent about same again, possibly more on modifications.
Do i sell as is but comes with all oem parts to return back to it's original state if the new owner decides to, if so how much do i put it up for?
Or do i return it back to oem spec and sell all the parts separately?
Every known weak part/common failure has been replaced parts marked as (common fail point) are aftermarket parts i've had installed to improve on the weaker oem parts prone to failure and this is only because i'm over protective any horror story i've ever seen about any failure anyone has ever had i've taken the appropriate measure to make sure any never happen, so the car should be rock solid. Only ran on Royal Purple oil and changed two - three times a year.
Comes with a spare engine, This needs to be considered in final price.
The car is mechanically sound, Everything is done before it is needed and when needed. I put it in the garage couple times a year just to get it checked out and looked over as well as the routine maintenance which i take a step further than needed.
spec list:
Engine:
Downforce USA Ram Air intake scoop
Downforce USA Carbon Induction kit
Blox Big Bore throttle body
Canrtel Concepts Manifolds
Customs Exhaust system using Borla XR-1 multicore race mufflers
Plus STMPO Messiah exhaust system (only one in Europe)
ATI Racing Light weight crank pulley (common fail point)
External oil cooler
Water Methonal injection
Carbon Carbon twin plate clutch
Light weight flywheel
Engine damper
Baffled Sump (common fail point)
Oil catch tank
HKS DLI
AEM engine management
ID injectors
Aftermarket Water tank (common fail point)
Billet cam plugs
Cometic head gaskets (common fail point)
ARP head studs
Afer market LMA's
High Flow oil pump with Billet gears (common fail point)
Power Enterprise timing belt
Aftermarket timing tensioner (common fail point)
Chassis:
Front Anti Roll Bar
Rear Anti Roll bar
Front Chassis Bar
Rear Chassis Bar
After market rear toe links and drop links all round
Love Fab rear chassis bracing
Love Fabe front upper and lower chassis bracing
Coilovers
Non compliance bushing upgrades
Exterior:
Vis Racing Carbon bonnet
Vis Racing Carbon Spoiler (Type R)
APR GT-300 Carbon rear wing with Gurney flap
Carbon front Splitter
Downforce Carbon Side intakes
Custom tail lights
After market LED front lights
Vis Racing Carbon headlight covers
Custom front bumper
Carbon rear bumper
Private Nsx license plate
Interior:
Bride Gias Carbon seats (recliners)
Takata Harnesses
Route KS Harness bar
Momo Steering wheel
Dali Carbon guage pod
Dali Carbon centre console
Skunk 2 shift knob
Misc:
1.5 way 16 plate Carbon LSD
4.429 final drive
Braille Carbon battery
Wheels:
Advan RS2’s 17x8, 18x10.
ARP wheel studs
Dunlops Z2 tires.
Works lug nuts
There is probably more mods there, all the mods are high quality parts from either USA or Japan.
To be honest, i've been a member for a long time but never posted in the Forums, i'm posting here because i'm doing this on the quiet, no one knows who i am. looking at the prospect of a well needed change of life and relocation etc.
Thanks!
Edited by JDMHonda on Thursday 16th May 09:53
Edited by JDMHonda on Thursday 16th May 09:56
Hi and wellcome fellow NSX owner!
I should think you should put as much as possible back to OEM to attract a bigger market to sell your car. For mileage of 70k and being a NA1 you could easily get £26-28K for it (assuming it is in reasonably good condition) and sell the other parts on NSXCB to other members as they are more likely to buy them as the marklet is small for NSX parts....unless you want to sell them to owners on the otherside of the pond on NSXPRIME. After-market parts does not necessary mean it is better than OEM although they may look 'cooler'.
Good luck and post some pics.
SS
I should think you should put as much as possible back to OEM to attract a bigger market to sell your car. For mileage of 70k and being a NA1 you could easily get £26-28K for it (assuming it is in reasonably good condition) and sell the other parts on NSXCB to other members as they are more likely to buy them as the marklet is small for NSX parts....unless you want to sell them to owners on the otherside of the pond on NSXPRIME. After-market parts does not necessary mean it is better than OEM although they may look 'cooler'.
Good luck and post some pics.
SS
Podie said:
General rule is that you'll get more for the parts sold independently of the car.
That said, the parts that address known fail points are worth leaving on the car IMO.
Agree with the returning to OEM as much as feasible and financially possible - advertise the after market parts on as many forums NSX owners will use - and ebay - and even offer people the chance to swap their OEM one + cash for yours etc, might make it easier for you.That said, the parts that address known fail points are worth leaving on the car IMO.
Good luck with the same - I'm sure you will need to be patient!
Depending on where you are shifting to, the market for your NSX might be higher than where you are now.
Assuming that your NSX is RHD, you will (probably) get more for it in Australia than in the UK. That said, the shipping and compliance costs might outweigh the extra sale price.
Somewhere between 25 and 29 thousand sounds about right (depending on servicing record, condition and replacement cycle of big ticket items) - plus selling the parts that are not on the car when the deal is done will get you a few thousand more, eventually.
Pics please !!
Assuming that your NSX is RHD, you will (probably) get more for it in Australia than in the UK. That said, the shipping and compliance costs might outweigh the extra sale price.
Somewhere between 25 and 29 thousand sounds about right (depending on servicing record, condition and replacement cycle of big ticket items) - plus selling the parts that are not on the car when the deal is done will get you a few thousand more, eventually.
Pics please !!
Tricky - with all that work, he'll never get his money back. And the thing about taking off all of the non-standard bits: it's lot of time/hassle and labour cost. Plus do you put back the original worn parts (er...) or replace with new OEM parts (VERY spendy on the NSX)?
My opinion: sell as-is with a stupendously good advert (see NSX prime for examples of how to do it) but price it at a premium (market price of original NSX + £5k?) and wait for the right buyer. He didn't mention colour, which also matters a bit.
If the spare engine is a 3.2 with 6-speed box, and low miles and servicing provenance, there'll be a queue of people after that, so I'd sell that seperately.
My opinion: sell as-is with a stupendously good advert (see NSX prime for examples of how to do it) but price it at a premium (market price of original NSX + £5k?) and wait for the right buyer. He didn't mention colour, which also matters a bit.
If the spare engine is a 3.2 with 6-speed box, and low miles and servicing provenance, there'll be a queue of people after that, so I'd sell that seperately.
Don't worry, there are so few NSXs for sale, he'll be very easily spotted when he advertises R964TLL and we can email to ask why he didn't thank us. 
Bit worried by this mod though (not mentioned above): http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152140542...
Bit worried by this mod though (not mentioned above): http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152140542...
gents, have had my NSX (97 3.0 manual) for 3 months. she needs a new clutch. I called local dealer (cribbs Bristol) they tell me that they have no clutch in stock and no idea when they will... any good ideas on what to do?! the car has 2 owners and a full Honda SH. I want to keep it stock.. any ideas well received!
Is the local dealer really that bad? Many NSX parts are only to order; I'd have at least thought they would go to some lengths to get you sorted (especially with a new NSX in the pipeline)!
Many NSXers order via the USA - much cheaper even with shipping. And many Honda UK dealers will do the work with the parts you supply.
But I'm an NSX newbie, so get yourself to www.nsxcb.co.uk/forum.php for proper advice. You may even find someone ther has the relevant parts (some people buy in advance).
Many NSXers order via the USA - much cheaper even with shipping. And many Honda UK dealers will do the work with the parts you supply.
But I'm an NSX newbie, so get yourself to www.nsxcb.co.uk/forum.php for proper advice. You may even find someone ther has the relevant parts (some people buy in advance).
Edited by 12v3pot on Friday 28th June 11:26
You may find trouble with ordering from the USA now - Honda (not sure if USA or Head Office) have put their foot down about US dealers selling to overseas (i.e. European) buyers.
Worth a try, but might not work. Unless you've any contacts out there who can pick up from a local dealer and ship on to you...
Do give Andy at VTEC Direct a call - good guy, tends to stock or be able to get hold of a lot of NSX service / semi-service parts. Couple of other UK specialists that can sometimes help, but not dealt with them...as above NSXCB will be able to help more.
In terms of cost, expect the clutch kit to be a little north of £1k, wherever you buy it from (think Honda wanted ~£1,400 from me), plus fitting (again, a good few hundred...)
Worth a try, but might not work. Unless you've any contacts out there who can pick up from a local dealer and ship on to you...
Do give Andy at VTEC Direct a call - good guy, tends to stock or be able to get hold of a lot of NSX service / semi-service parts. Couple of other UK specialists that can sometimes help, but not dealt with them...as above NSXCB will be able to help more.
In terms of cost, expect the clutch kit to be a little north of £1k, wherever you buy it from (think Honda wanted ~£1,400 from me), plus fitting (again, a good few hundred...)
Tony 1234 said:
12v3pot said:
so get yourself to www.nsxcb.co.uk/forum
Link does not work?SS
silver surfer said:
Tony 1234 said:
12v3pot said:
so get yourself to www.nsxcb.co.uk/forum
Link does not work?SS
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