Would You Buy An Old NSX, Or Something Else For $125,000?
Prices for the old NSX are steadily rising above the $100,000 mark. Considering the other options out there, is it really worth it?
Money can do a lot of things, and $125,000 can get you a pretty slick set of wheels. One such set belongs to the Acura NSX. Now, the NSX is indisputably a good car, but the problem lies in that price. Absurd, right?
This got us thinking: what awesome set of wheels could you buy with that sum of money? We came up with the following list.
2016 Dodge Viper ACR – $124,950
As an American powerhouse, it might seem a bit unusual to throw this up against the Acura. Leave no doubt, the ACR is more capable in literally every way. OK, so it may not be as refined, but it sure gets the adrenaline pumping.
Rewinding back to the 2000’s, we can finally compare similar cars. Ferrari’s F430 and the Acura have an engine behind two seats, and they are both very red. Ferrari makes considerably more power, though, and is very much an exotic in every way. Sure, you’ll pay more in up-keep and maintenance, but if you’re dropping that kind of cash, does it really matter anyway?
2016 Porsche Cayman GT4 – $123,900
Engine in the middle, 6 cylinders, and as pure of a driving experience as they come. Porsche’s GT4 presents a very convincing argument for $125,000 of your money. Drivability also rivals the NSX in many ways, giving you creature comforts of SX radio, A/C, cruise control, and more.
2010 Porsche 911 GT3 – $124,900
If you really want to get the most capable and extreme 911 without pulling out three mortgages, the 997 GT3 is a very good bet. Even with its extreme capabilities, the GT3 still manages to be somewhat comfortable on a daily basis. But lets face it, that engine note is worth every penny.
That’s just a short list of vehicles we thought had an easy time relieving you of some extra cash, and we know the list could grow from there. Anyhow, Doug describes the NSX in the video below, and even he isn’t sure where all of that “value” money is really going. Driving pleasure? brand history? Maybe the cost plays into a small part of that, but certainly not performance.
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