Are the NC-1 sales slow or the market fickle?🤔

[NoelWatson]

do buyers in this market really care about fuel economy?

Not sure the real world NSX economy differs from the rest of the class. I think the new NSX is a very commendable first attempt at a "new generation" supercar. The reviews of the 12C were by no means all positive, but McLaren constantly improved and now the current range (540 etc) is class leading. Honda will hopefully do likewise.

[lotusolly]

Not sure the real world NSX economy differs from the rest of the class. I think the new NSX is a very commendable first attempt at a "new generation" supercar. The reviews of the 12C were by no means all positive, but McLaren constantly improved and now the current range (540 etc) is class leading. Honda will hopefully do likewise.

What would give you the slightest indication that Honda would make constant improvements?
Would it be the way that the original NSX was constantly updated to keep it with the rest of the market?
The only plus is if Honda keep up their marketing history then the true enthusiast may be able to afford one in the way we have with our cars. Buy a 10 year old supercar for the price of a family hatch and get to enjoy it with zero depreciation or even make money as a rare appreciating classic.

Olly

[m33ufo]

My build slot has come through.....June 17 build with September delivery. Basic spec is circa £149K, I'm at about £165K with CCB's and "bits". Have to say it sounds a lot.

I'm completely torn! Any thoughts welcome?

[havoc]

Most people on here will only be able to give you 2nd hand opinions.

Speak to Paul (NSX2000) - he's already got his, and will be able to give you a comparison vs his NA2.


My 2p (based on 2nd hand info and guesswork!) - it'll depreciate a lot quicker than your McLaren, will probably feel less 'sporty', but the hybrid system will give it a fairly different handling style (esp. the torque-vectoring), and the instant torque will make it feel as quick. From a brief sit in it last year, the driving position will feel very familiar to any NA1/2 owners...and it looks better in the flesh than the photos.

[m33ufo]

I'm sure it's a deal given that it's potentially a very inexpensive 918/P1 option.....but as you say, there's a high risk of significant depreciation at its current list.

I'll have to sleep on it.

[lotusolly]

Picked up a new daily at the weekend but happened to buy it from a Honda dealer who had an NC1 in the showroom. Got chatting with the salesman who was rather open with sales discussions. He claimed to have recently sourced an NC1 for a customer buying it in at £205K and selling on for £210K. Seems that people are paying the advertised premiums!

Olly