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bodypainter · 01-29-2005, 02:12 PM

Just spent an hour checking this car out and am contemplating trying to buy it and selling my Mercedes SLK. This is a '95 Acura NSX-T with 25,000 miles and belongs to a car collector. It's in perfect condition.

(Dianne in the background just figured out what the payments would be...)

Cons: It's 3 years older than my SLK and costs twice as much. Insurance is unknown but may be a bit more. It's not a true convertible. It's not as easy or as comfortable to drive as the SLK. It has even less storage area than the SLK. Wear & tear items (brakes, tires) may cost more than the SLK.

Pros: It's got lots more power. Depreciation on these cars is almost 0% at the age it's at now. Overall the Acura is surely a more reliable car than my MB. It's the only true exotic made that I would consider as a daily driver. And it is a true exotic. Aluminum body, chassis, engine, etc. This is a hand-built car.

Most important, this is the car I've always wanted. But I also know from experience that getting what you always wanted isn't always all that satisfying.

So, what says y'all? Keep the SLK or kick it to the curb and go for the NSX?

01-29-2005, 02:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
bodypainter Psycho Location: Sarasota	Should I do it (sell my car and get this one)? Just spent an hour checking this car out and am contemplating trying to buy it and selling my Mercedes SLK. This is a '95 Acura NSX-T with 25,000 miles and belongs to a car collector. It's in perfect condition. (Dianne in the background just figured out what the payments would be...) Cons: It's 3 years older than my SLK and costs twice as much. Insurance is unknown but may be a bit more. It's not a true convertible. It's not as easy or as comfortable to drive as the SLK. It has even less storage area than the SLK. Wear & tear items (brakes, tires) may cost more than the SLK. Pros: It's got lots more power. Depreciation on these cars is almost 0% at the age it's at now. Overall the Acura is surely a more reliable car than my MB. It's the only true exotic made that I would consider as a daily driver. And it is a true exotic. Aluminum body, chassis, engine, etc. This is a hand-built car. Most important, this is the car I've always wanted. But I also know from experience that getting what you always wanted isn't always all that satisfying. So, what says y'all? Keep the SLK or kick it to the curb and go for the NSX?