The Si has been kicked out of the garage...finally got an NSX!

[vshah]

I posted a while back for advice on a blue NSX in cali - that one unfortunately didn't end up working out. Too many unanswered questions regarding an engine repair. That car has since sold and I'm told the new owner is enjoying it.

a couple months ago, I got a lead on a 2001 Black/Tan NSX with 54k miles in NW Arkansas. After a bunch of back and forth with the seller, I had the local Acura dealer do a PPI including a compression check, which came back great. 230-235 across all cylinders - one of the best I'd ever seen on an NSX. From the photos, the paint looked almost perfect minus a chip on one of the side mirrors. Car is stock except for an RM Racing quad tip exhaust which sounds great, and an iPod connection & HID kit which are both totally reversible and super useful.

I flew down last Friday to inspect the car in person. SUPER clean, inside and out, and drove like a dream. I rented a paint depth gauge & every panel checked out with a thickness between 4-6 mils. Made the decision to buy, wired the seller the money, and drove it back to Pittsburgh Friday night and Saturday with a stop in St. Louis. The drive was a blast and to top it off, I averaged 28mpg on the way home

Obligatory pics:

after a quick wash post highway drive:

minty engine bay:

 

[JackBurton]

Wow, that car looks to be in beautiful condition. Congrats!

 

[OVerLoRDI]

That is super clean man. Congrats. Those cars are amazing.

 

[Mide]

nice and shiny

 

[FuzzyDunlop]

sawweeeeet ride man.
Thats looking nice!

 

[mnewsham]

Ow, fantastic find and great condition. Very fun car. Enjoy.

 

[Elfear]

Congrats! Still a good looking car after all these years.

 

[Elganja]

congrats dude! I have always loved the NSX

 

[merlion]

Congrats on a super looking car. I hope you enjoy it for years to come.

 

[MongGrel]

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

Smexy.

 

[yhelothar]

Congrats on your timeless classic! How much was it?

 

[ponyo]

Congrats on getting your dream car! 2001 was the best year as that was the last year of the popup headlights. I would love to find a nice 2001 NSX.

 

[Viper GTS]

Nicely done.

Gotta love stable value performance cars, all the fun and no guilt.

Viper GTS

 

[Kaido]

Jaw dropped @ pics. Wow. Awesome, congrats!

 

[_Rick_]

Niiiiice.

Now you just have to worry about keeping it in that condition

 

[ballmode]

 

[ballmode]

Is this Ohio? If so, those bathrooms SUCK.

Obligatory pics:

 

[Zor Prime]

Nice ride man. Timeless design.

 

[vshah]

Is this Ohio? If so, those bathrooms SUCK.

Obligatory pics:

Haha yeah, urinals right next to the door, what were they thinking

 

[GTaudiophile]

Congrats on not only finding such a mint car but for executing your research and purchase so flawlessly. Mad props!

 

[BUTCH1]

Nice car for a 2001, do yourself a favor and have a kill switch installed in it, even a Civic is at risk for being stolen never mind this gem..

 

[sontakke]

Great car! Amazing; if you don't mind did you go over your budget?

 

[Zargon]

very nice

it really could use some volks btw

 

[vshah]

very nice

it really could use some volks btw

I'll keep it stock for a while, at least till next spring. Might even try to find an OEM exhaust to put on, they're pretty cheap.

Great car! Amazing; if you don't mind did you go over your budget?

Nope, I just increased my budget so I wouldn't go over it

 

[Kaido]

Nope, I just increased my budget so I wouldn't go over it

LOL