NSX vs S2000

[ryce_boii]

Hello...
I just have a few questions that i would like to be answered...
I was thinking about getting a selling my S2K and getting a NSX.
Is the ride and handling the same or better?
do you think its worth it or should i just stick with the S2K?
I would like everyones opinion..

Thanks

[PINOY-X]

i like the nsx .. well ive always liked em .. but as for handling and such i cant comment as ive never driven one haha maybe one day .. but go with the NSX! :burnout: :burnout: :burnout:

[ryce_boii]

I love the NSX as well but i also love the S2k.
my only doubt is that the nsx is a 16 yr old car

[trikypenguin]

why don't you buy a newer one?

[euro_racer]

i would have a hard time paying that kind of money for a car that old...but thats just me :thumbsup:

[PINOY-X]

Originally posted by trikypenguin
why don't you buy a newer one?

dats true u can buy a newer nsx for more money :D

[ryce_boii]

a newer one costs close to 70-80k with that i would just get porsche cayman... plus i kind of like the older model..
well if i can find a 93+ that would be great. but i dont think i would want a 2000+

[4doorj]

Originally posted by trikypenguin
why don't you buy a newer one?
im guessing the price

[4doorj]

ive never drivin a nsx before... but they are pimp!!!
i was going to get one.. but coudlnt find one for the right price... and i couldnt give up the top down on the s2000... hard choice...

[ryce_boii]

Hey jason how do you feel about the NSX?
oh and whose your buddy that got you your S.
if i dont get a nsx i might just buy a white S

[4doorj]

Originally posted by ryce_boii
Hey jason how do you feel about the NSX?
oh and whose your buddy that got you your S.
if i dont get a nsx i might just buy a white S
i love the nsx! i love that it wont rust! i think its a collectors car.. so u dont have to worry about it loosing value super fast like other cars... and its rare! i absolutly love it... one thing i hate is the big ass steering wheel.. other then that... i would do the nsx....
i got the s2000 from my friend in winnipeg who imports it

[jav_]

nsx is my dream car:drool:

[ryce_boii]

well thanks for the help guys

[7thgenvic]

S2000 will kill first gen NA1, handling is better than NA1 as well price tag for parts or general parts are cheaper for s2k, unless you want a car with a exotic look

[1-Bar]

Originally posted by 4doorj
ive never drivin a nsx before... but they are pimp!!!
i was going to get one.. but coudlnt find one for the right price... and i couldnt give up the top down on the s2000... hard choice...

Targa :)

[shadowz]

S2000>NA1 unless youre going for the bling factor, NA2s are very hot

[ken-gsr]

I wish I could say that my point will be valid, but it won't because I have never driven either of them.

But, from the knowledge I do have from both (which is not much) I would pick the s2k. It is just such a beautiful car (not to say the NSX isn't). That is just my opinion, take it for what it is worth.

[Mitsu3000gt]

I've driven both and I much prefer the NSX. New to new, the NSX costs 3 times as much. Neither has much torque in my opinion (which is what you feel when you accelerate), but the 6 is better than the 4 in that department IMO. The NSX gained speed easily and was definitely an eye catcher.

[QuasarCav]

Originally posted by Mitsu3000gt
I've driven both and I much prefer the NSX. New to new, the NSX costs 3 times as much. Neither has much torque in my opinion (which is what you feel when you accelerate), but the 6 is better than the 4 in that department IMO. The NSX gained speed easily and was definitely an eye catcher.


Why are a vast majority of your posts edited?

[Mitsu3000gt]

Originally posted by QuasarCav



Why are a vast majority of your posts edited?

Because I usually submit them before reading them and notice things like spelling mistakes or grammatical errors. :whocares: its a post on an internet forum. Why do you care? How does this affect you in any way?

EDIT (just for you): Also if sometimes I dont clearly express everything as strictly my opinion, some people assume I am stating facts and get very upset, even when it's obvious the answer is subjective. If I notice after the post I have not explicitly done so, I fix it. Why do you edit posts?

[Ichigo]

Great attention catcher no matter how old it is. However I find the gearbox kind of klunky. Can anyone else confirm this or did I drive a crap nsx?

[95EagleAWD]

My gearbox is fine. No clunks or anything like that.

I've driven 'em both; my NA1 is faster than any S2000 I've driven.

As for handling, well, they're close, that's for sure. The NSX has higher limits that you really can't get to on the road, and at speed, it feels much more planted. The S2K was super fun though, like a Miata on 'roids; a big go-kart. The NSX exhaust note is way better than the S2K.

Both are expensive to mod, and insurance on the NSX will probably be higher. The NSX probably won't depreciate much more than it has though. I'm not too sure about the S2Ks.

It is an attention grabber though. I get stared at, questioned and walk out of places all the time and see people taking pictures of the car. So if you like to fly under the radar, don't go with the NSX.

If you have any other questions about it, post 'em here and I'll do what I can to answer them. I highly recommend you join www.nsxprime.com and look around there as well.

[ryce_boii]

95 eagle thanks for the link i'll be sure to come to you if i have any questions so how long have you had your NSX for?

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by ryce_boii
95 eagle thanks for the link i'll be sure to come to you if i have any questions so how long have you had your NSX for?

I've had it for just over a year now.

[soloracer]

I just bought a supercharged 93 NSX and there isn't an S2000 on the planet that I would trade for it. The NSX is an exotic and the S2000 is not. Sort of like comparing the 3rd generation RX7 to an RX8 in my opinion.

[max_boost]

02+NSX FTMFW.......someday I can afford one :D

[stevo 27]

both sexy but id have to say nsx
more baller look :drool:

[ryce_boii]

now the only challenge is to find a nice NSX for sale.
is there any difference between the years of the nsx? and is there any flaws that are known to happen to them?

[PINOY-X]

heres a pretty good read! check it out hope it helps a bit

http://consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com/1991-to-2005-acura-nsx-2.htm

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by ryce_boii
now the only challenge is to find a nice NSX for sale.
is there any difference between the years of the nsx? and is there any flaws that are known to happen to them?

The problem with the NSX (IMO) is the aluminum body panels. Sure they are lighter and don't rust, but they also cost a lot to replace if ever in a minor accident (as they can't be "bent" back into shape.) I remember talking to a mechanic once and he said that trying to bend an aluminum body panel back into shape is like trying to make a pop can with your hands. It just doesn't work.

Because of this, there are a LOT of salvage titled NSX's that were in not so major accidents, but were "written off" because it cost way too much to replace the damaged parts. (I THINK)

[ryce_boii]

is that the only flaw of the NSX?

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by ryce_boii
is that the only flaw of the NSX?

Only if the accident is your fault. ;)

Market value for the car in Canada for a 91 is still low 40 grand or so. So they can take some damage and still not be written off.

And it's not just the panels. Everything on the car, the chassis, suspension, etc is aluminium.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

It's more choice... if your looking for more "value" out of your roadster... get the s2k. I just love the NSX, and feel that if I had the money, I would definitely pick one up.

[ryce_boii]

oh see i already have a S2K i'm just debating on whether to sell it and get a NSX.....but i love both cars

[gp36912]

i personally would pick up the nsx. there are tons of S2Ks out there but not that many NSXs, and its going to stay that way because of the price of one. i havent driven one. but i can tell you that you will get attention in one. it probably gets as much or more attention then the ferraris of this city, because ive only seen a handful of NSXs in the city, whereas i cant count the number of ferraris, and lambos ive seen

[95EagleAWD]

Get used to having NOBODY know what it is too! Some very confused people out there when I tell them it's a Honda.

[5t3v3]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
Get used to having NOBODY know what it is too! Some very confused people out there when I tell them it's a Honda.

You should debadge it. haha

[arian_ma]

Originally posted by 5t3v3


You should debadge it. haha

Why? lol
It's kind of funny seeing people's reactions.
"Is that a Porsche?"
"...No, it's a Honda"
"...oh....okay then"

[forced_eg]

s2000 try finding parts for the nsx

[nederlande]

NSX is a better choice, even if prior to year 2000

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by forced_eg
s2000 try finding parts for the nsx

Not hard at all. Toronto has a big source of NSX parts.

I've never had to wait for anything... parts aren't tough at all.

[ryce_boii]

see thats what i was afraid of... finding parts for it... but if its easy well then thats one thing i dont have to worrie about.... but what about maintence hows that for the NSX.... eagle how long have you had your NSX for? and if you had a S2000 would you sell it for a NSX?

[pinoyhero]

From what I've heard the first gen NSX perf wise is no better than an AP2. THe second gen might be better but for the money I dont think you can compare. They are super exotic looking but given the age of them I'd probably skip the swap and stick with the SDeuce

[CokerRat]

I had one for 3 years and I'd agree... an S2K is pretty much even with the NA1 NSX for top-end acceleration. An NA2 is in a different league.

Bottom line is they're a Honda and they're dead reliable except for a very few well-known problem areas and all are curable. There are the little things.. like they eat rear tires for breakfast until you adjust the rear toe-in to 1993+ specs, and that you WILL choke when you hear how much it costs to replace a clutch (fortunately, they last 70-100k km when driven properly with stock power). The S2K's are not entirely problem free either.

95EagleAWD is right... they are eye-catching to a fault and IMO that was a major downside.

Another downside is that while a 16 year old car may be reasonably reliable, it's really tough to find one with a documented history just due to changing owners too many times. I bought mine from the original owner in Toronto with full records. Pretty rare to find that but much more likely with an S2K, if knowing the car's history is important to you.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by ryce_boii
see thats what i was afraid of... finding parts for it... but if its easy well then thats one thing i dont have to worrie about.... but what about maintence hows that for the NSX.... eagle how long have you had your NSX for? and if you had a S2000 would you sell it for a NSX?

I've had mine for a year.

Like I said, and like most NSX owners will tell you, there's really no special maintenance to be done. Just regular service, timing belt, etc. Oil changes. Parts aren't hard to find at all.

They DESTROY rear tires, though. Stock toe-in is 6 degrees, so you'll probably go through your rear tires in about 10,000 miles or so. Figure 3 sets of rears for every set of fronts.

If you can afford an NA2, do it. They're noticeable faster.

[TNation]

The NSX owns on looks, but the S2k would be a good buy because its newer... it comes down to if you care about the age the car vs. the exotic looks and rarity of the NSX.

[4doorj]

man now im wondering if i should sell and get into a nsx

[soobad]

It should be worth noting that the S2K has about the best customer satisfaction of any sports car, ever, period.

Having said that, the NSX is sex on wheels, and at least in 'effect' is in a different league than the S2000, which at best looks like a nice little roadster - not a supercar.

[T78Supra1]

Here is My Two Cents....This is What i would do!!! (This may be my next project)


S2000 with a 1JZ a single HKS To4z Turbo

Reason 1jz is because of the wieght 2jz way too heavy.


You would have a 400rwp+ S2000

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by 4doorj
man now im wondering if i should sell and get into a nsx

I think you should.

I just happen to have one for sale. ;)

[ninjak84]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


I think you should.

I just happen to have one for sale. ;)

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[vietdood]

Originally posted by T78Supra1
Here is My Two Cents....This is What i would do!!! (This may be my next project)


S2000 with a 1JZ a single HKS To4z Turbo

Reason 1jz is because of the wieght 2jz way too heavy.


You would have a 400rwp+ S2000

that swap is about $10000+ for the 2jz from the shop in florida. saw it from the video of the 1st s2000 2jz swap

[Spoons]

I think it comes down to that are you willing to spend 30,000 for a 15 year old car :nut:

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by Spoons
I think it comes down to that are you willing to spend 30,000 for a 15 year old car :nut:

I hope not, because for 30 grand, you're getting a beat up or high mileage NSX.

Good ones will go for higher than that.

[max_boost]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


I've had mine for a year.

Like I said, and like most NSX owners will tell you, there's really no special maintenance to be done. Just regular service, timing belt, etc. Oil changes. Parts aren't hard to find at all.

They DESTROY rear tires, though. Stock toe-in is 6 degrees, so you'll probably go through your rear tires in about 10,000 miles or so. Figure 3 sets of rears for every set of fronts.

If you can afford an NA2, do it. They're noticeable faster.

Here comes the n00b questions.

You'll be going through a set of new rears every year then! Other than that any backyard mechanic with slim mechanical know how can work on these cars? Just as easy as working on a civic? lol

Oh yeah, any idea how much it would cost to get a NA1 and swap NA2 front end over? 2002 facelift is hot.

[5t3v3]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


I think you should.

I just happen to have one for sale. ;)

Selling yours already?

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by 5t3v3


Selling yours already?

Yup.

Debt is becoming annoying. I'd rather have the spending money than the super-hot car.

It's for sale. If it goes, great. If not, nuts, I'm stuck driving an NSX. ;)

[4doorj]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm now im really thinking about doing this

[rc2002]

Another thing to consider is that the NSX can hold it's value better. It's the only Honda that I know that you can't save significant amounts of money on by importing from the US or from Japan.

[Cody D]

I went through this same thing about a year and a half ago, in the end I bought the NSX and it was definately the right decision. I wouldn't trade my NSX for any car under $80,000.00.

[4doorj]

okay....
well i basically had my car sold... i had two buyers for it
so i went and test drove a nsx... it was super sexy :drool:
but it in my opinion it wasnt better/much better then the s2k
it felt more stable in the turns a bit but the s2k felt more fun like a big go-kart... and i couldnt get over how old if felt inside... it felt like i was driving a 91 prelude or something
also found out it didnt have power steering, i didnt like that.


personally i like the s2k better! felt sooo new... more raw... more fun!!!

this is just my opinion though

im not going to sell the s2k anymore... i thought the nsx was the only car i could sell it for... maybe one day i have to go try out a 2002+ nsx... probably whole different story

[BigMass]

The S2000 is just as fast as an early NSX so you're really not gaining much from switching outside of higher maintenance costs and great looks.

And IMO, i doubt an NSX will hold it's value better. An older S2000 in the low 20s that's kept in good condition will never go much lower. It's one of those cars that people will always have fun driving so there will always be a demand for them at that price. $20,000 is nothing now adays. You can't even buy a newer used Miata for that. It will hold it's value around that price range just like all the more rare "fun cars" out there.

[ryce_boii]

hey jason what nsx did you test drive? so you didn't find it as fun as the S?

[4doorj]

i drove a 91 nsx ..... it was fun.... but s2000 has the gokart raw feeling... i find the s more fun!

[arian_ma]

That's gotta be the first time I've heard someone turn down an NSX for an S2K!
Good on you, S2K FTW, turbo that bitch!

[95EagleAWD]

No power steering FTW!!! I love having a manual rack.

[95EagleAWD]

No power steering FTW!!! I love having a manual rack.

[Cody D]

I'll have to take an S2k for a drive, besides my Lexus my NSX has the best interior I've been in, but different strokes right.

About the first gen NSX's being about the same speed as the S2k's, I ran 13.8 @ 101mph with my stock NSX, the guys closer to sea level are usually low 13's, what does an S2k run at Bud Park? I'd like to maybe go for a cruise with an S2k guy and see the difference, personally I'd have trouble seeing the S2k keep up on the highway, but I've never played with one.

[Team_Mclaren]

Originally posted by BigMass

And IMO, i doubt an NSX will hold it's value better. An older S2000 in the low 20s that's kept in good condition will never go much lower. It's one of those cars that people will always have fun driving so there will always be a demand for them at that price. $20,000 is nothing now adays. You can't even buy a newer used Miata for that. It will hold it's value around that price range just like all the more rare "fun cars" out there.

Its not an opinioned question, its a fact. NSX definitly holds its value better than the s2000.

there are so many fanboy opinions in this thread..

[_wrx_]

dont forget rhd NSX are coming out soon. so it might flood the nsx market. i drove my buddies nsx before felt really solid the only thing is no power sterring, and also the interior is kinda old school looking. but they look HOT!

[Team_Mclaren]

Originally posted by _wrx_
dont forget rhd NSX are coming out soon. so it might flood the nsx market. i drove my buddies nsx before felt really solid the only thing is no power sterring, and also the interior is kinda old school looking. but they look HOT!

RHD rx7s are out, but LHD ones are still selling for the same price... Its not honda civics we're talking about here. Everyone tries to factor in the RHD effect, but realistically, it doesnt make a significant different

[_wrx_]

stock ap2 0-to-60-mph time of 6.4 seconds and a quarter-mile run of 14.4 seconds at 97.2 mph

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by _wrx_
dont forget rhd NSX are coming out soon. so it might flood the nsx market. i drove my buddies nsx before felt really solid the only thing is no power sterring, and also the interior is kinda old school looking. but they look HOT!

There's no NSX market to "flood" and considering that the RHD cars are just as expensive, I can't see it being a factor.

[4doorj]

yeah arent the rhd nsx's available already????
i dont think its going to make a difference in the price of the lhd drive ones....
i would love to drive a na2!!!!

[legendboy]

I have driven both cars and i would pick nsx any day of the week.

I do know however that new nsx parts are alot more expensive then any other honda parts but that would not sway my choice.

I am biased however, the nsx has been one of my favorite cars since 91.

S2000 is a nice car don't get me wrong, but nsx is in a different leauge imo.

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by legendboy

I do know however that new nsx parts are alot more expensive then any other honda parts but that would not sway my choice.

.

Only a few are. The clutch, timing belt, big stuff.

Little things I've had to replace haven't cost me much. Like trim pieces (it's an aluminium door, you don't have to slam it!) are still Honda-cheap!

[90Tegra]

ahahah are you actually comparing a nsx to a s2000? WOW

[legendboy]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD


Only a few are. The clutch, timing belt, big stuff.

Little things I've had to replace haven't cost me much. Like trim pieces (it's an aluminium door, you don't have to slam it!) are still Honda-cheap!

any engine/powertrain, electrical or exterior body part for that matter, very pricy

if you doubt me just give a call to howard the parts manager at silverhill, tell him you were talking to corey about nsx part prices and he will fill u in lol

[Cody D]

Originally posted by legendboy


any engine/powertrain, electrical or exterior body part for that matter, very pricy

if you doubt me just give a call to howard the parts manager at silverhill, tell him you were talking to corey about nsx part prices and he will fill u in lol

Parts from a dealership are always expensive, the side mirror for my 89 Jeep from the dealership they wanted $800.00. If you want NSX parts there are several places where you can get OEM parts much cheaper than through Acura.

[ryce_boii]

The thing is how much is a decent NSX worth? $40,000? And another question what is this snap ring range that i read about on other forms? Cory D would you ever sell yours?

[shadowz]

Compare the older nsx to s2k, i would pick s2k anyday, but if you were to get a NA2 different story, but who really has 80k plus to spend on a car, and then mod it. NA2 is a very different car than NA1

[Ashkente]

Originally posted by 95EagleAWD
No power steering FTW!!! I love having a manual rack.

:werd: Power steering feels like shit. People that cry about not being able to turn in parking situations need to learn not to dry steer. :rolleyes:

[95EagleAWD]

Originally posted by legendboy


any engine/powertrain, electrical or exterior body part for that matter, very pricy

if you doubt me just give a call to howard the parts manager at silverhill, tell him you were talking to corey about nsx part prices and he will fill u in lol

Well no kidding. If you have to replace body panels, chances are insurance is paying for it, whether it's yours or the other guys.

[Cody D]

Originally posted by ryce_boii
The thing is how much is a decent NSX worth? $40,000? And another question what is this snap ring range that i read about on other forms? Cory D would you ever sell yours?

A normal early model NSX is going for around $40,000 right now, the snap ring is an issue but that's just something you have to be careful of.

I was thinking about selling mine to buy a Ferrari 348 TB about half a year ago, in the end I decided that the NSX was the better car and the price difference couldn't be justified. Unless I find a Ferrari that I love under $80k, the C6 Z06 takes a $20,000 price drop, or the Ariel Atom becomes street legal I doubt I'll be selling my NSX any time soon.

[95EagleAWD]

Gotta wait for the F355s to come down before I'd consider a Ferrari. And then it has to be one that doesn't have the valve guide issue that early ones had.