What's a 1997 manual hardtop NSX worth these days?

What's a 1997 manual hardtop NSX worth these days?

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nsa

Original Poster:

1,686 posts

234 months

Monday 1st January 2018
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Like this (not mine):



My insurance is up for renewal. The past couple of years it has been insured for £35k but I'm sure this is too low now to get an equivalent replacement. My car for the past thirteen years, black leather interior, UK supplied, five owners, mileage is 90k, service history is OK but not great. Unmodified and very good condition inside and out.

I have never really been interested in its value because I don't have any plans to sell it. I've scanned the classifieds but prices are all over the place.

Just need a rough idea. Many thanks.

bencollins4

1,130 posts

212 months

Monday 1st January 2018
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Got to be north of £50k in the current market.

BanzaiMan

157 posts

153 months

Monday 1st January 2018
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I'm going for £50k

dobly

1,274 posts

165 months

Tuesday 2nd January 2018
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Is it an NA2 with the C32B 3.2l engine, or an NA1 with the C30A 3.0l? Does the car have smooth seats or perforated? 1997 was the year that the NA2 with perforated leather was introduced, hence the questions.

The NA2 will be worth considerably more, as they are so much fewer in number.

I'll say up to 45k for an NA1, over 55k for the NA2. Check asking prices in the classifieds - some are asking top dollar and have been for sale for many months - you will be able to see what sells at what price if you "study" the market for a wee while.

Have you spoken to your insurer / broker - ask their advice.

Plans Performance Cars are the experts in UK NSX sales etc. - give them a call if you need to.

Edited by dobly on Tuesday 2nd January 04:16

havoc

30,709 posts

241 months

Tuesday 2nd January 2018
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I think dobly has it pretty accurate.

If your car was valued at £35k for a few years, chances are it's an NA1 (most 1997 cars are), in which case up to £45k depending on condition (inc. originality, which will add a little), history and maintenance records.

NA2's are a little trickier, but easily over £50k if not over £60k (even at that mileage) - they're much rarer beasties.

nsa

Original Poster:

1,686 posts

234 months

Tuesday 2nd January 2018
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Thanks. It's an NA1. £50k should do it.