Should I buy an NSX

[qwick69]

I am considering buying a new NSX. Has anyone got any positive or negative feedback about the car
Thanks

[johnxjsc1985]

have you seen this.
https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/honda/nsx/ver...

[Composite Guru]

I would if I had the funds. Lovely looking car.

[300bhp/ton]

Not driven one myself. They look great and prices seem to be rising. So if you have the funds, it would seem a risk free purchase really.


EDIT: Just noticed you said "new".

Edited by 300bhp/ton on Wednesday 31st October 11:27

[anonymous-user]

I was passed by one on the M25 a few months back. In the flesh it looks awesome!

[PompeyReece]

Chris Harris filmed a video in the wet featuring a Honda NSX, Audi R8 V10 Plus (I think) and a Porsche 911 Turbo.

In summary, all were great cars but the Honda NSX wasn't the outstanding winner however all depends on your particular circumstances.

Personally if spending near on £140k for a new car, I wouldn't buy an NSX.

[Deerfoot]

^ I'd take the NSX over the R8 and 991 Turbo without hesitation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcHHRyeX-M0

Edited by Deerfoot on Wednesday 31st October 11:11

[anonymous-user]

Deerfoot said:

^ I'd take the NSX over the R8 and 991 Turbo without hesitation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcHHRyeX-M0

Edited by Deerfoot on Wednesday 31st October 11:11

But would you take it over, say, a McLaren 570?

[qwick69]

I did actually have a deposit down on a Mclaren LT, but cancelled due to the disgusting customer service, hence why I am now looking at an NSX.
Have considered a Porsche, but to many around, I want something a little bit left field.

[anonymous-user]

qwick69 said:

I did actually have a deposit down on a Mclaren LT, but cancelled due to the disgusting customer service, hence why I am now looking at an NSX.
Have considered a Porsche, but to many around, I want something a little bit left field.

Assuming you mean the 600LT, I don’t blame you.

As a matter of interest, what’s servicing availability like for the NSX? I assume only a handful of Honda dealers are equipped to look after the NSX.

Also, what are the expected running costs such as servicing?

I do love them!

[PompeyReece]

garyhun said:

But would you take it over, say, a McLaren 570?

Yeah, that was where I was coming from. You can get a lot of car for £140k new.

2nd hand you can get even more. The cheapest NSX is roughly £124k which still buys you some fantastic and IMHO, much more appealing cars.

[qwick69]

Cant argue with that comment.

I still think I might pull the trigger. It looks stunning but not in a loud way, and I think it will hold more of its money in the longer term.

[Deerfoot]

garyhun said:

But would you take it over, say, a McLaren 570?

To be honest yes I would. I like the fact it's not the obvious choice. I also like the fact they are rare (I've only seen one NSX, I've lost count of how many R8 and 991 Turbos I've seen...).

They just appeal to me in a way that the others do not.

This one especially looks decent value..

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[anonymous-user]

Deerfoot said:

garyhun said:

But would you take it over, say, a McLaren 570?

To be honest yes I would. I like the fact it's not the obvious choice. I also like the fact they are rare (I've only seen one NSX, I've lost count of how many R8 and 991 Turbos I've seen...).

They just appeal to me in a way that the others do not.

This one especially looks decent value..

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

That is very nice! Not a bad discount on a car with just over 400 miles

[qwick69]

I am going to go and view that one.

[dobly]

I would advise you to visit NSXPrime.com and have a look at the Second Generation forums.

If you are buying new, you can configure the car to your taste - that is one big advantage over buying used. Also, any car that you buy new now would have the 2019 refresh updates, and be free from the recall issues that apply to earlier cars - fuel tanks need to be replaced and there is an issue with the centre rear brake light.

As NSX production and sales are so low, you will have a very rare and exclusive car.

[havoc]

dobly said:

I would advise you to visit NSXPrime.com and have a look at the Second Generation forums.

If you are buying new, you can configure the car to your taste - that is one big advantage over buying used. Also, any car that you buy new now would have the 2019 refresh updates, and be free from the recall issues that apply to earlier cars - fuel tanks need to be replaced and there is an issue with the centre rear brake light.

As NSX production and sales are so low, you will have a very rare and exclusive car.

All of the above - by all accounts the 2019 updates tidy up some of the disappointing bits in the original car nicely.

As for residuals - whilst it'll remain a rare car I'm not sure the badge and current market behaviour would lead to very good residuals...would suggest the German motors would do better in that regard.

Ref. Customer Service - don't expect a lot from Honda UK, but there are some very good individual dealers around who will look after you.

[qwick69]

I think I am going to pull the trigger and get one.
The interior, as mentioned by other people, really does let the vehicle down. For a £150k car, it is terrible, but the exterior styling and performance outweighs that issue for me.
If I do go for one, I just need to decide whether to wait for the 2019 MY to arrive. Not sure its worth the wait, it only has very minor cosmetic changes, nothing really that I would notice.
Just have to work hard on the man maths.

[havoc]

Spring rates have changed all round too, as I believe have the roll bars, which has had a noticeable impact on the handling.

[Inverness]

qwick69 said:

I am considering buying a new NSX. Has anyone got any positive or negative feedback about the car
Thanks

Buy one, they are an awesome bit of kit.