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Mad_Science
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
I think the NSX suffers the problem of being a really good sports car when people expect it to be an over-the-top exotic because it's mid-engined.

The tragedy there is you could make a really-good sports car by dropping the FWD transaxle from a volume seller behind the seats of a 2-seater.
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Paul Y. don't drive too fast.
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
Last summer, I saw a red NSX parked in front of a Red Robin, and cursed not having my camera with me.
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
The only problem with this NSX is that it isn't in my driveway. That, and white isn't really its best color.
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DoctorNine
02/15/09

@Van Sarockin: "..white isn't really its best color..."

Gotta disagree with you there. Needs highly polished clearcoated white, with black powdercoated wheels and dressed Goodyear Eagles. Get that baby showroom shape with some detailing, put it on a new-mowed grass background, and that is pictured perfection. MmmmmHmmm...
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Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
02/16/09

@DoctorNine: Alright guys, you heard the good doctor: DONUTS ON HIS LAWN!
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theeastbaykid
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
These things are a pretty sweet deal at $20-25k. Personality deficiencies are more palatable at that price.
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Armand
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
Nice post, but do people outside the Bay Area get Willie Brown references?
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dwegmull comments for the purpose of obscurity
02/15/09

@Armand Bengle: If it were Willie's car the license plate would be something like "DA MAYR"...
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Novaload
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
Never saw one of these in the flesh, but it sure has a kinda bloated Porsche in the front, Firebird in the back vibe. No offense to its admirers.
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UDMan
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
Is this car really worthy of a DOTS post? I'm not so sure. One one hand it's fairly rare, something that you don't see every day unless you're in Cali. On the other, it's really noting but a mid engined Accord (engineered very well I might add).

My heart never gets racing for one of these cars, nor do I look at any of the other Japanese performance cars that the left coast seems to fall for. Cars like the last Supra Turbo (Yawn!), The 3000 GT (Meh!), any of the Nissan Z's, or even the JDM Skylines.

However, if I see a late 70's or early 80's Cressida, 810, or Cosmo, then that's different. I guess I'll wait 20 odd years before I can appreciate the NSX. It's just a used car to me right now.
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Mad_Science
02/15/09

@UDMan: I'm already off your lawn.
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DoctorNine
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
Additionally, this is one of the few cars that I think REALLY looks better in white. A lot better.
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Schm, enjoying his first desert winter. .
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
Not the rarest car in the world (I see them from time to time), but if it means that Murilopnik® Weekends can keep on truckin, then heck yes, I'll take your daily driven Nsx any day.
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Graverobber
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
I like the looks of these, but was offended by Honda's strategy behind them. When this was introduced, they claimed that it was a supercar that anybody could drive well, and I thought - "what's the fun in that?"

The NSX really drives like an Accord. It lacks the visceral punch of a Viper, the twitchy mad-dog nature of a Ferrari, or the must be treated with respect until you learn its limits or you'll go backwards into a tree personality of a Porsche.

Who really wants a supercar that you can just get in and drive? I want something that ratchets up the skill requirement and rewards your mastery with a performance that is unachievable in a plebeian ride. I also want to have that satisfaction that I have -not tamed-but learned the command of something that is a strata above the commonplace.

That being said, I still like the way these look.
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skitter
02/15/09

@graverobber: Murilopnik Weekends mean I can cut back on th...: Funny, I have read that at the limit they can be unpleasantly sharp, like a cat. If you have driven one, do tell.
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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
02/15/09

@graverobber: Murilopnik Weekends mean I can cut back on th...: I've been offended by Honda's strategy on everything since after S2000 came out. I had 5th and 6th generation Accords, which were brilliant. I occaisonally borrow the parental units' 7th gen Civic sedan, which is rubbish, both in build quality and driveability. From the the second they bought it I knew it wasn't the same as the older models and that was 2002. Then the ugliness began...

No more Preludes, no more nimble, taught Accords and Civics, no more understated styling = no more Hondas for this guy.
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Armand
02/15/09

@graverobber: Murilopnik Weekends mean I can cut back on th...: There's a simple solution: get an NSX and bolt in a big, fat rear anti-sway bar while keeping the stock front piece. Terrifying oversteer is an easy way to separate the men from the boys.
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Smells_Homeless
02/15/09

@graverobber: Murilopnik Weekends mean I can cut back on th...: I'm with you on the "supercars should be likely to slice your throat if you're not really careful" front, but I find it weird that this applies to both the highest-end and the lowest-end of the vehicular spectrum. I mean, I have a 69 F100 with a 460 that takes 100% of my attention just to keep between the lines at 40mph.
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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
02/15/09

@Smells_Homeless: And, by "weird" you mean "awesome," right?

Right?
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Graverobber
02/15/09

@skitter: I used to have a co-worker who had one, and I was able to get behind the wheel a couple of times. As it wasn't mine, I wasn't about to do anything that would test the limits of the car, but did do some canyon carving up in hills above Glendale. It had the automatic, and it was quiet, comfortable and capable. What it wasn't was engaging and challenging. It could have been damn-near anything, there wasn't a sense of purpose or personality to the car. A contemporary 911 on the other hand, feels more attached and engaged.
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junkman
02/15/09

@graverobber: Murilopnik Weekends mean I can cut back on th...: Sorry to hear that. I always thought I'd buy one when they got cheap enough. Looks like I'll have to stick with dangerous early 911.
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damnelantra™
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
pssh, i see like six of those a week in the SGV
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If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
At first I was going to grumble about this not being DOTS-worthy, but then you said "come back in an hour for more."

May Murlopnik never end. Seriously, I can't take any more Transformers posts.
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Deartháir II
02/15/09

@FromaBuick6: AMEN, brotha, preach on. I don't wanna leave my apartment. This is great!
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Novaload
02/15/09

@Deartháir can't wait for the first Murilopnik to begin!: Yes, but just think how grim Monday morning is going to be when we are all in serious withdrawal and jonesin' for Murilee.
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MushyHeirloom
02/15/09

In reply to DOTS-O-Rama Sunday, San Francisco Edition: 1992 Acura NSX
Perhaps it's "too new". Perhaps it wouldn't be notable if it wasn't parked on the side of a city street. But damn, look at it! And if that doesn't work, imagine it running.

See? There.
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