Rumor has it another Pantera owner bought an NSX.....Is this true Glenn ?
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See what you have started Coz..... 
LOL....yea, but I told him to keep is Pantera as well, which he's going to do.
quote:Originally posted by ShotgunGrooms:
See what you have started Coz.....
I can appreciate the wonderful engineering of the NSX. If you want a car that is virtually turn the key and everything works every time the NSX is a true Honda product. If you are looking for an exciting daily driver this a great choice.
But for me the NSX is too refined. The styling while a personal matter is to me also a yawn. The car just lacks soul.
My Pantera is not my daily driver. My new Acura TSX is the practical choice for Atlanta's daily grid lock. But the Pantera is my passion. There is always that wonderful smell of the fine Italian pleather interior. The great noise from the Cleveland Orchestra is the only music I need.
This Italian mistress often teases and puts me in place with various needs for repairs.
But for me the car exudes soul and never fails to put an ear to ear grin on my face on each and every drive.
But for me the NSX is too refined. The styling while a personal matter is to me also a yawn. The car just lacks soul.
My Pantera is not my daily driver. My new Acura TSX is the practical choice for Atlanta's daily grid lock. But the Pantera is my passion. There is always that wonderful smell of the fine Italian pleather interior. The great noise from the Cleveland Orchestra is the only music I need.
This Italian mistress often teases and puts me in place with various needs for repairs.
But for me the car exudes soul and never fails to put an ear to ear grin on my face on each and every drive.
Coz,
You know I did. For me the NSX presents an easier drive for an old guy with limited use of my extremities. I will keep the Pantera for my more adventurous thrills. The cars are different. The Pantera is my brutal power, scare hell out of the young NASCAR types around here ride. I will still drive and show it.
The NSX is an automatic which suits me for an easier drive. I will say that even with the automatic and basically stock engine, the NSX is surprisingly quick. It doesn't hurt to see 26 mpg for the NSX.
Like Coz, I'll be here for a long time, I can't imagine leaving such a great group of friends.
Glenn (aka EDMGURU)
You know I did. For me the NSX presents an easier drive for an old guy with limited use of my extremities. I will keep the Pantera for my more adventurous thrills. The cars are different. The Pantera is my brutal power, scare hell out of the young NASCAR types around here ride. I will still drive and show it.
The NSX is an automatic which suits me for an easier drive. I will say that even with the automatic and basically stock engine, the NSX is surprisingly quick. It doesn't hurt to see 26 mpg for the NSX.
Like Coz, I'll be here for a long time, I can't imagine leaving such a great group of friends.
Glenn (aka EDMGURU)
I see several around here in the rain, and other bad weather. They look good. I couldn't imagine driving any other exotic in such weather without problems, like leaks, fogging windows etc.
I couldn't agree more with you. That's why another Pantera is not to far off for me in addition to my NSX. The Pantera just won't be my daily driver anymore. Specially at $3.25 a gallon and rising for gas.
But how I do miss the beautiful sounds of the Cleveland Orchestra as you put it. It sturs the soul for sure....
Having owned both, I couldn't think of a better combination of cars to own. I think it's the best of both worlds, old vs. new, muscle vs. refinement.
But how I do miss the beautiful sounds of the Cleveland Orchestra as you put it. It sturs the soul for sure....
Having owned both, I couldn't think of a better combination of cars to own. I think it's the best of both worlds, old vs. new, muscle vs. refinement.
quote:Originally posted by Pantera#4134:
I can appreciate the wonderful engineering of the NSX. If you want a car that is virtually turn the key and everything works every time the NSX is a true Honda product. If you are looking for an exciting daily driver this a great choice.
But for me the NSX is too refined. The styling while a personal matter is to me also a yawn. The car just lacks soul.
My Pantera is not my daily driver. My new Acura TSX is the practical choice for Atlanta's daily grid lock. But the Pantera is my passion. There is always that wonderful smell of the fine Italian pleather interior. The great noise from the Cleveland Orchestra is the only music I need.
This Italian mistress often teases and puts me in place with various needs for repairs.
But for me the car exudes soul and never fails to put an ear to ear grin on my face on each and every drive.
LOL, George. If I had that much VTEC I might be able to dream about such babes. But alas, a hot night for me is going out in the Pantera just to make the young studs jealous.
I would rather have a Vette instead of an NSX. Why? First of all, it is American and not Japanese. It is fast, wont rust, reasonably priced and gets 29mpg. I would put snow tires on one and drive in the snow. Really, a Vette would make a good daily driver.
I considered an NSX before buying my Pantera. I could see it would have required lowered floor pans for me to fit and I just didn't want to be the first to do it. That was ten years ago and I would imagine someone has done it by now if it hadn't already been done. I couldn't be happier that I bought the Pantera. I like being able to make whatever modifications I want without fear of devaluing my investment.
Art
Art
Glenn,
I don't remember them coming with my NSX. Will have to check the trunk again, maybe their in there....LOL....too funny.
I don't remember them coming with my NSX. Will have to check the trunk again, maybe their in there....LOL....too funny.
Great, then you should buy a Vette and join the other million people driving Vettes. Not for me, Vettes are a dime a dozen. And if any Vette is getting 29 mph, it isn't that fast. I believe your mistaken, the NSX is all Aluminum and will never rust, I've seen plenty of Vettes with rust.
I'm sure the many Vettes, being American and all, that I've run up against so far are wondering why they couldn't keep up with a Japanese car....being Japanese and all. But then again, I'm pushing almost 400 RWHP with a V6, 8000 redline and getting 22 mph when I keep my foot out of it.
Yea, my NSX is a real dog alright..
Post your dyno sheet, your ET slip, let's see this 800 HP and 11.80.
The guys I run with that are running 800 HP are running in the 9's and 10's. Maybe you should try taking your foot off the brake or make sure your parking brake isn't on....I am curious how your putting 800 HP through ZF ? Please enlighten me on this.....I'm sure many of us would like to know your secret....
Bring it to Vegas, put it on the track and let's see what 800 HP can do.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by CrazyDave:
I would rather have a Vette instead of an NSX. Why? First of all, it is American and not Japanese. It is fast, wont rust, reasonably priced and gets 29mpg.
I'm sure the many Vettes, being American and all, that I've run up against so far are wondering why they couldn't keep up with a Japanese car....being Japanese and all. But then again, I'm pushing almost 400 RWHP with a V6, 8000 redline and getting 22 mph when I keep my foot out of it.
Yea, my NSX is a real dog alright..
Post your dyno sheet, your ET slip, let's see this 800 HP and 11.80.
The guys I run with that are running 800 HP are running in the 9's and 10's. Maybe you should try taking your foot off the brake or make sure your parking brake isn't on....I am curious how your putting 800 HP through ZF ? Please enlighten me on this.....I'm sure many of us would like to know your secret....
Bring it to Vegas, put it on the track and let's see what 800 HP can do.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by CrazyDave:
I would rather have a Vette instead of an NSX. Why? First of all, it is American and not Japanese. It is fast, wont rust, reasonably priced and gets 29mpg.
Well on second thought, I don't think I'll check the trunk. Its probably best I keep it locked.
quote:Originally posted by george pence:quote:Originally posted by Coz:
...I don't remember them coming with my NSX...
quote:Originally posted by Art Stephens:
...I considered an NSX before buying my Pantera...
Me too. They are a great sports car. My decision between the NSX and Pantera was purely emotional, I came to the realization that I'm in love with an Italian mistress.
Like Glen, I have considered making an NSX my daily driver, but for now I have need for something with passenger & luggage capacity, and I don't want a fleet of cars parked in the driveway.
cowboy from hell
George,
the Pantera and NSX live in the garage. My 'cripple people' van is reduced to living outside for now. Ah, the woes of loving cars!
the Pantera and NSX live in the garage. My 'cripple people' van is reduced to living outside for now. Ah, the woes of loving cars!
My everyday driver is a 2002 Focus. It is easy to get in and out of, comfortable enough, and gets real world gas milage in the mid twenties around town and low thirties on the highway. For everyday going to work, I don't want a car I have to worry about sitting in the parking lot. I don't want to grunt and groan getting in and out of the car. I just want to get to work and back without worry. With traffic the way it is I get home just as fast in the Focus as I do in the Pantera anyway. Maybe faster cause people are always slowing down to gawk at the Pantera while my focus doesn't even register. It is stealthy and invisible to cops. A couple of times I have gone right through radar traps without even slowing down and they don't stop me. They know it wouldn't be any fun to chase a focus. So they just let me speed to my hearts content.
You make a great point Mark....:-)
quote:. As for a daily driver I have a stock 02 Ford Lightning that can do something that both the corvette and NSX can’t do….