subject: Carbuyers Guide To The Honda Nsx [print this page] If buying a used or second hand honda nsx you should do the following, Inspect the lower extremities for signs of kerb or speed bump damage. The lightweight panels are easily dented so park the car out of direct sunlight and check carefully for minor damage that will affect resale value. Door catch attachment screws can work loose and the struts that support the large and expensive rear window weaken with age.
Make sure that the pump supplied to inflate the spare tyre still works.Finding a car with fully-documented service history is an absolute must. Early engines suffered coolant leaks from poorly designed and positioned hoses that should have been replaced by now.
Avoid cars with any trace of oil smoke from the exhaust as they may have been overheated. Oil leaks around the VTEC spool valve housings can drip onto the exhaust. Replacement camshaft drive belts are required at 100,000kms but belts that are more than seven years old should also be replaced as they deteriorate with age.Oil leaks from the transmission breather are the only problem regularly reported by owners of auto NSXs. Manual cars suffer from driver abuse and the twin-plate clutch is unlikely to survive for more than 40,000kms.
Replacement using locally available parts will cost close to 2500 and at least 1000 for labour. Importing parts from after-market suppliers in the USA will be cheaper.The brakes fitted to pre-1994 cars are relatively small for their task and overheating can cause disc rotors to crack. Topping the brake system with other than the recommended Honda fluid is said to cause aluminium component corrosion.Much of the NSX's interior and electrics may appear well but listening is more important than looking.
Popping and screeching from the stereo speakers indicate imminent amplifer failure. Each speaker has its own amplifier and replacements cost 1100 each. Noise or shuddering from the electric windows is also very dear to fix, while replacing a broken interior door handle can cost up to 600. Uneven cooling or a non-functioning air-conditioning can cost 3000 to rectify.
