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Old 10-13-2007, 04:41 PM
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For 45 K would you buy a new C6 or a 1997 NSX?
Old 10-13-2007, 04:43 PM
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hmm, depends. What do you want?

If you want the NSX, a helluva car, then it's no issue at all.

If it were me (and it was ), I'd get the new Vette. But there's nothing against one of the most balanced, technically advanced cars like the NSX.
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Would the new electronics be the turning point?
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For 45 K would you buy a new C6 or a 1997 NSX?
the NS is not a classic, its an old Honda, Drive one they are old
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Go drive the vette and I think you'll have your answer. Also you will get a warranty and a better finance rate if you are financing your purchase. Right now is a good time to make a deal on a new vette, you may get more than you think for 45k.
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Honestly a 1997 anything is neither old nor a classic. With that said, I do love the NSX, always have but for my money it would be (was) and will be the Corvette.

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This is a joke? Right.
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No joke , my son is looking at a NSX today with 20 K on it, for 45K. I think a new vette would be a no brainer ,but he has always loved the NSX!! He drives a VW R-32 & races it at road tracks like Gratten & Gingerman. This would be his everyday car.
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This one came fron Oregon state & has all dealer records to it's past service.
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Depends on whether you want to drive it or not. I would think a low-mileage NSX like the one you describe would lose some of its value if driven regularly.

I like the NSX, but between that and a new Corvette -- I'd get a lot more enjoyment from the Corvette.
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Having driven Hondas most of my life I'd still choose the Corvette over the NSX.

Now the new rumored supercar Honda is supposedly working on is another story.


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