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Old 07-28-2016, 07:25 PM
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Nice collection, I was strongly considering an NSX before getting the turbo, how does the new ride compare?
 
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I went from an NSX to Porsche also - I wish I would have kept that car. Totally different feel, with the mid engine and way less power, but it was like driving on rails. Great car for sure and as easy as an Accord to own.
 
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My wife and I were laughing last Sunday when talking about my car addiction.

My wife must really love me....
My wife certainly does not laugh about my car addiction and need for expensive mods. Lucky guy.
 
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Old 07-29-2016, 06:40 PM
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My wife and I were laughing last Sunday when talking about my car addiction. This 911 makes #52. At least I was laughing

19 RX7's (6-1st gen, 3-2nd gen, 10-3rd gen...including one 3 rotor 625whp)
4 Supra's (94,95,97 and 98) (842whp was the highest)
2 NSXs (91, 93)(386whp was the highest)
2 MR2's
3 Mercedes (SLK230, CLK430AMG, CLS55AMG)
5 Lexus (SC300, GS300, GS400, 2-IS250's)
1 99 C5 convertible corvette
1 Boxster
1 Celica
1 Lincoln Aviator
1 H2
2 Jeeps
5 Tahoes
3 Trucks (including my current 2015 F150 daily driver)
And my 1st car $350 Datsun 310 GX (with a sunroof)
My wife must really love me....
That's quite a list. To be a car guy and have had so many different driving experiences, that is awesome.
 
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I went from an NSX to Porsche also - I wish I would have kept that car. Totally different feel, with the mid engine and way less power, but it was like driving on rails. Great car for sure and as easy as an Accord to own.
How did it do on the tight, bumpy curvy backroads?

I've never driven a mid engine car, but both the Subie STis that I once had and my 911 Turbo both seem to excel on tight choppy roads, and I was curious as to how a NSX does...a neighbor has an early one that he still daily drives. I've actually ridden in once and it felt faster than the power suggests.

Meanwhile, my turbo is spending too much time in the garage. Glad to have gotten out for a nice ride today in some amazing weather.
 
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Old 07-29-2016, 07:08 PM
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I thought it was awesome in the twisties - mine was a 95 T and even though it was only around 290 hp it felt way faster to me. The best thing about an NSX is how easy they are to daily drive and maintain - seriously as reliable as any other Honda. The mid engine also makes the car feel like it rotates around the driver, and when the VTEC kicked in and the engine is screaming right behind your shoulder blades, it's a blast.
 
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Congrats, enjoy in good health
 
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I didnt have an RX7 before my 996 but I did have this 1962 beetle roadster with a Mazda 12a bridgeported engine in it.lol
 
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I didnt have an RX7 before my 996 but I did have this 1962 beetle roadster with a Mazda 12a bridgeported engine in it.lol
Now that's a cool looking car...
 
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