auto or manual? high mileage?

[nakamichi]

hi
I am considering buying an NSX but don't know that much about them other than the basic stuff I have read on the web.
How does the driving experience differ between the auto and manuals?
There seems to be more autos than manuals for sale and I would prefer a manual but if there isn't that much difference I would have an auto.
Also,is high mileage (over 100k) a problem if the car has a full service history?
cheers

[simonprelude]

Auto is quoted as having a 0-60 time of around 8 seconds.

[gsuds]

hi

Also,is high mileage (over 100k) a problem if the car has a full service history?
cheers

The Classic Car Club have a '95 targa with over 180k miles on it, never any engine problems despite a lot of abuse from members! Also see NSX Prime site for Stateside cars with epic mileages. Superb initial build quality plus Honda engine-building = fantastic long-term proposition. Try that in a Ferrari...

Cheers

Graham

[Greybloke]

Cant comment about auto v manual, as I've not driven the auto.

What I can tell you is the bullit proof reliability of the car if properly looked after. My own one is a 91 3.0 with approaching 150,000 miles. No real issues so far, and still enough performance for me Don't let high mileage put you off, just ensure its received the appropriate TLC over its life.

Good luck

[sassthathoopie]

The auto has a lower powered engine and the early cars had power steering whilst the manual cars didn't.

PAS introduced on manual cars 94 I think? May have been a different system?

The rifle bolt action of the gear change is so satisfying, I'm not sure I would want an auto after driving a manual. There is a considerable price difference between the two.

http://www.acurazine.com/forums/show...4563&highlight=

Read post #180 for Andrew Frankel's opinion in Autocar. It isn't available on the Autocar site anymore, although I have a digital version.

My car is 18 years old with 71k and still feels like it will go on forever as long as it was looked after

[Sublime]

http://www.acurazine.com/forums/show...4563&highlight=

Read post #180 for Andrew Frankel's opinion in Autocar. It isn't available on the Autocar site anymore, although I have a digital version.

I like the post, is the Autocar digital version you have any larger than this post?

Have fun,
Steven

[sassthathoopie]

The text is the same, but off course you also get some pretty pictures and the masthead. His verdict on the cancellation of the new NSX can also be found on the acurazine page, as well as his blog on the autocar site.

[swiftnsx]

i have driven manuals and autos and prefer autos,but i maybe biast as i have a low mileage auto for sal. lol

[Chris B N]

With the lower final drive ratio on the F Matic you will be pleasantly surprised how quick it is
something around 4:1 for the Auto box and around 4.4:1 for the F Matic , I'm sure Kaz will be able to confirm the actual ratios
so with the F Matic lower ratio and the wider torque band the car has a lot going for it.
The reduction of 15 BHP is due to bigger inlet valves and different cam profile to provide the wider torque band to compliment the 4 speed auto box.

[goldtop]

(Bumping this thread instead of starting a new one)

Would love to hear about how the NSX's auto box works with the engine's VTEC crossover point. Does the autobox generally hold the lower gear until the redline? Or only with WOT?

And are the 4 auto gears chosen so that the change up from 1 to 2 and then 2 to 3 keeps the engine in the VTEC zone?

My NSX (when found) will be for road use only, and according to the reviews, VTEC band in 3rd and 4th in the manual are unavailable at road-legal speeds.

If the auto had well chosen 1st, 2nd & 3rd and a very long 4th, it might be more interesting? Although 0-60mph in 8s (really?) is pretty poor by any standard.