370z or nsx

alcheng · 10-24-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by khoala

Hello,

I'm new to the forum, however, Ive been reading this forum for the last 2-3 months ( a lot of helpful info). Anyways, I owned a 95 NSX at the moment, but every time I see a 370z on the road it always make me drool...haha. After reading the forum, I' m leaning toward trading the nsx in for a 13 Z. I have a gti for DD, so I'm not too concerned with mpg or roughness. It's most likely will be my weekend toy like the nsx is now. Really, I just want honest opinion from current Z owners on whether I should go ahead with it. Please let me know what you all think.

Thanks,
Khoala

I hate to say this because I am a Z owner and I am in the Z forum....

but I love NSX.....

its ageless style... fine chassis....

although produce only 270hp... but so much fun driving it...

look man... there's no more Japanese MR on the market....

keep the NSX..... it's a keeper.....

(pls members... don't flame me.....

)

khoala · 10-24-2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

I hate to say this because I am a Z owner and I am in the Z forum....

but I love NSX.....

its ageless style... fine chassis....

although produce only 270hp... but so much fun driving it...

look man... there's no more Japanese MR on the market....

keep the NSX..... it's a keeper.....

(pls members... don't flame me.....

)

And here I thought you Z owners were going to persuade me to go with the Z. Thanks for being honest.

edk370 · 10-24-2013, 04:35 PM

NSX, because it's a "reliable Ferrari"--an Accord when you want it to be, and a supercar when you get on it. The NSX was an ambitious project by Honda to try to emulate the Ferrari 348. (I read this in some magazine) And ironically, it's more of a collector car than the 348 (from its resale value percentage wise). NSX for the win. Keep it stock. It doesn't matter that it's a 13 sec car at the fastest; that was fast for the late 80s/early 90s.

khoala · 10-24-2013, 04:46 PM

I did test drive the Z a couple days ago. The positives: good power delivery, sharper handling(to me), more low end grunt. The negatives: blind spots, feels big, high ride height. In the end I love the overall package of the Z. But yes, you guys are right I may regret letting the nsx go because it's an icon. I guess that's why its such a hard decision. ahhh lol

kenchan · 10-24-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by khoala

I did test drive the Z a couple days ago. The positives: good power delivery, sharper handling(to me), more low end grunt. The negatives: blind spots, feels big, high ride height. In the end I love the overall package of the Z. But yes, you guys are right I may regret letting the nsx go because it's an icon. I guess that's why its such a hard decision. ahhh lol

yah, the Z follows the current trend of roundish cars so completely different from your NSX. like between a cayman and 370Z, i thought i was going to fall on my arse when i got in the cayman sport.

i would keep your nsx and maybe down the road when you have more garage space get a Z.

clamphibian · 10-24-2013, 05:00 PM

I'd rather have the NSX.

TerribleONE · 10-24-2013, 05:03 PM

Tough choice.. would you leave the Z stock?

khoala · 10-24-2013, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Tough choice.. would you leave the Z stock?

The most Id do is exhaust and coilovers. Just like my nsx is now

kntrider · 10-24-2013, 05:04 PM

Don't do it! You will always regret it!

The Z is a nice car but the NSX is a special car.

An 09 Z will depreciate into the teens next year while a pampered NSX will continue to appreciate for years.

A new Z will likely be better than the current one, not so sure about the NSX.

I have an S2000 which is a special car to me that I pull less miles on than your NSX for the same fears you have but I would never sell it.

Hope to have a GTR, NSX and S2000 in my garage and I'm happy.

khoala · 10-24-2013, 05:09 PM

So far I'm getting "keep the nsx". But what about the nsx that you guys like more than the Z besides "it's a classis", "reliable Ferrari"? You guys own a Z, that mean you can definitely get into an nsx (early models). What draw you to the Z?

alcheng · 10-24-2013, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by khoala

So far I'm getting "keep the nsx". But what about the nsx that you guys like more than the Z besides "it's a classis", "reliable Ferrari"? You guys own a Z, that mean you can definitely get into an nsx (early models). What draw you to the Z?

1) First it's it style, although it's been 20+ years since its first release, its styling still catch many many people eyes when seeing one on the street.

2) The engine, although VTEC or variable timing is nothing new to modern technology, the NSX is the first production car equipped with performance tuned VTEC engine. Don't forget, the NSX VTEC can rev all the way up to 8000rpm... and we are talking about an engine from 20+ years ago.

3) The design and material being used on the chassis. Its chassis is aluminum monocoque, forged aluminum suspension. Plus the aluminum body.

4) The layout, mid-engine-rearwheel-drive, that means the most balanced and ideal layout for sports car, and the most to have fun with. And it is very difficult to find a modern sports car with this MR layout besides Ferrari and Lamborghini.

5) Value, its value is always there.

Did I miss anything..??

khoala · 10-24-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by alcheng

1) First it's it style, although it's been 20+ years since its first release, its styling still catch many many people eyes when seeing one on the street.

2) The engine, although VTEC or variable timing is nothing new to modern technology, the NSX is the first production car equipped with performance tuned VTEC engine. Don't forget, the NSX VTEC can rev all the way up to 8000rpm... and we are talking about an engine from 20+ years ago.

3) The design and material being used on the chassis. Its chassis is aluminum monocoque, forged aluminum suspension. Plus the aluminum body.

4) The layout, mid-engine-rearwheel-drive, that means the most balanced and ideal layout for sports car, and the most to have fun with. And it is very difficult to find a modern sports car with this MR layout besides Ferrari and Lamborghini.

5) Value, its value is always there.

Did I miss anything..??

WOW!

all true

But you got a Z, so what draw YOU to the Z?

alcheng · 10-24-2013, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by khoala

WOW!

all true

But you got a Z, so what draw YOU to the Z?

told you I LOVE NSX...!!!

because the Z is a DD in the summer, if I have an NSX, I will have to DD it in the summer too.... which I think I will waste and put too much wear and tear on it.

Also, a used NSX(the old version with pop-up headlight) in good condition is about $30,000+

I can't afford that yet...

There are two vintage classic I always want to have, one of them is the E30 M3, and the other is the NSX...

chieuxuan · 10-29-2013, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcheng

1) First it's it style, although it's been 20+ years since its first release, its styling still catch many many people eyes when seeing one on the street.

2) The engine, although VTEC or variable timing is nothing new to modern technology, the NSX is the first production car equipped with performance tuned VTEC engine. Don't forget, the NSX VTEC can rev all the way up to 8000rpm... and we are talking about an engine from 20+ years ago.

3) The design and material being used on the chassis. Its chassis is aluminum monocoque, forged aluminum suspension. Plus the aluminum body.

4) The layout, mid-engine-rearwheel-drive, that means the most balanced and ideal layout for sports car, and the most to have fun with. And it is very difficult to find a modern sports car with this MR layout besides Ferrari and Lamborghini.

5) Value, its value is always there.

Did I miss anything..??

First titanium rod used in consumer vehicles, not F1.
It's a d1ck magnet of all times

Add some for you

alcheng · 10-29-2013, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chieuxuan

Add some for you

ar.. yes.. the titanium rods too..

10-24-2013, 04:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
edk370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 13	NSX, because it's a "reliable Ferrari"--an Accord when you want it to be, and a supercar when you get on it. The NSX was an ambitious project by Honda to try to emulate the Ferrari 348. (I read this in some magazine) And ironically, it's more of a collector car than the 348 (from its resale value percentage wise). NSX for the win. Keep it stock. It doesn't matter that it's a 13 sec car at the fastest; that was fast for the late 80s/early 90s. falconfixer and ubs234 like this.

10-24-2013, 05:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5851	Tough choice.. would you leave the Z stock? __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

10-24-2013, 04:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
khoala Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: texas Posts: 15 Drives: nsx Rep Power: 12	I did test drive the Z a couple days ago. The positives: good power delivery, sharper handling(to me), more low end grunt. The negatives: blind spots, feels big, high ride height. In the end I love the overall package of the Z. But yes, you guys are right I may regret letting the nsx go because it's an icon. I guess that's why its such a hard decision. ahhh lol

10-24-2013, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
clamphibian Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Milford, MA Posts: 24 Drives: 85 Citation x-11 Rep Power: 17	I'd rather have the NSX.

10-24-2013, 05:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
kntrider Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 49 Drives: 14 370 S BLK M6 Rep Power: 13	Don't do it! You will always regret it! The Z is a nice car but the NSX is a special car. An 09 Z will depreciate into the teens next year while a pampered NSX will continue to appreciate for years. A new Z will likely be better than the current one, not so sure about the NSX. I have an S2000 which is a special car to me that I pull less miles on than your NSX for the same fears you have but I would never sell it. Hope to have a GTR, NSX and S2000 in my garage and I'm happy.

10-24-2013, 05:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
khoala Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: texas Posts: 15 Drives: nsx Rep Power: 12	So far I'm getting "keep the nsx". But what about the nsx that you guys like more than the Z besides "it's a classis", "reliable Ferrari"? You guys own a Z, that mean you can definitely get into an nsx (early models). What draw you to the Z?