I was until I found out it was the wrong year model for me. Thanks anyway.

 

was there any price or number or anything in the window for the tt

 

Here's a review from a guy who bought one on some website I googled. Only problem is that this one is an auto.

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I purchased a 1992 Acura NSX (automatic) in 1995. I had traded a 1995 Corvette in on it and almost immediately, I knew I had made a mistake.

Let's start off with the some of the positive aspects of the 1992 NSX.

1) For the most part, it is as reliable as any other Honda (although, as you'll see later, mine was not.)
2) It's looks are superb, even after 10 years without an external design change.
3) It handles wonderfully. It kind of reminds you of a go-kart actually.
4) It has some nice amenities such as climate control, the option of a built in hands free cell phone (at least is was available in 1992), an optional 6 disc CD changer, and power everything.
5) It gets fairly good gas mileage.
6) It holds it's value fairly well.
7) You'll be the center of attention. (If that's what you want.)

Now for some of the negative aspects of the 1992 NSX, at least as far as I was concerned.

1) IT WAS SLOW!!! Do not buy this car if you are looking for something that will get you up to super-highway speeds quickly. Get a Viper for that. (See my Viper GTS review.) The little 3.0 L 6 cylinder engine is simply not enough for this automobile. They should have given it at least a 4L V8. I understand that the 5 speed manual is a little faster, but not much.
2) Everyone that drives up to you on the street wants to race. Unfortunately, most of them will be able to beat you. I was beaten by Chevy Impala SS's, Z28's, Trans Am's, Mustang Cobra's, Corvette's-----they all can out-accelerate this car.
3) The stock Yokohama tires are fairly expensive and do not last long at all! In fact, they are expected to last 10,000 miles or less.
4) Although it is supposed to be a reliable car, my NSX needed a new transmission at only 29,000 miles. Cost? $5,000 (And no, it's not because I abused it. I drove it like anyone would drive it after spending a LOT of money on it.....very gently.)
5) Modifications for increasing power are expensive. And if you should be unlucky enough to blow the engine, it'll run you well over $10,000 for a new engine. (I've heard that it was closer to $20,000 but I haven't verified that.)
6) Regular scheduled maintenance runs around $700.
7) The trunk is tiny.
8) The constant attention gets old. Every time I got gasoline, someone would come up and start talking about it and asking to sit in it. It's cool at first, but it gets old fast.
9) It is way too expensive for what you get. The Corvette, for example, offers more power, more features, better gas mileage, better sound (exhaust), and in my opinion, more fun for 1/2 the price. Heck, a brand new Viper GTS even costs less, and it's and expensive car!

I understand that the newer NSX's with the 3.2 L engine are more powerful and turn more respectable track times. If I were forced to buy another NSX, I would definitely get the 3.2 L engine. The 3.0 L engine is woefully inadequate.

Recommended
No

 

yes.

 

This guy is an idiot. It's obvious where his priorities are (beating Vipers and Vettes in street races...yee haw!!) yet he buys the absolute WORST model for his needs. Did he not test drive it before he bought it?
The engine in the automatic has less horsepower because the 4 speed tranny couldn't handle much more than 250hp. The automatic was pretty much made for someone who wanted the looks and nothing else.


No shit, especialy when you compare it to a Viper GTS



The manual cars (especially '97 and up) would hold their own a little better than the automatic in this crowd, but everybody but this guy should have already known that.


This is true. The NSX chews up rear tires like no other. The combinaion of extreme alignment settings (especially in pre-'93 cars) and extra weight over the rear tires don't really facilitate long tire life. But this is something most prospective buyers would have researched BEFORE buying a car. If you want to get 50K miles out of your tires, buy a Buick. It'll probably be faster than an auto NSX anyway.


I bet he never abused it.
Did he already forget about street racing "everyone that drives up to" him? Tranny failures are NOT common on these cars. Not even the weak-ass automatics.


Mods are expensive because the car was produced in very small numbers. Most parts manufacturers have to charge more for parts they only expect to sell in small numbers. But again, a prospective buyer already knows this.


If he never verified it why is he including it in his review? If you buy a brand-new engine from the dealer it'll cost you (not $20K) for the same reasons mods are expensive.


No it doesn't. Only the 60K and 90K services cost $700 or more, and that's because they are very extensive services.


Okay.


Suck it up. I'm sure a Viper GTS blends in a little better.


This depends on the induvidual buyer. People who aren't racing Camaros and measuring trunk room might realize what a value the NSX is. Unless it's an automatic.


Idiot. Do some research next time.


Oh well. I guess I won't buy one since this highly-qualified car reviewer doesn't recommend it.


The NSX is obviously not for everyone. If you're like Brock or this toolbag please do avoid the NSX. You'd be more suited to something else.

 

you guys need a carfax on those , post the vin number

 

look everybody i work at the car wash down the road i have washed both cars and drove the nsx
they are both 5 spd the ttz has HICAS suspension with 4 wheel steering twin turbo exhaust greddy tt hks intake.
he nsx is owned by a black dude who lets his girl drive it ALOT(skecht) but it IS a stick i have driven it my self the rims are 20s and kyle u measure rims u look at tires numbnuts so shut up

 

how come no one has posted the prices yet?

 

NSX was $27000-$27500.. 300TT was $9000.

der.

 

i love NSXs but if i was purchasing an early 90s car and spending $30,000 on it, it would have to be previously owned by jesus himself. and judging by the 20" rim talk... it's probably had the dogshit beat out of it.