Supra TT or NSX?
02-24-2008, 03:12 PM
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The Supra can be made to be flat out much faster than any NSX should hope to be, but otherwise, it was about a $40k sports car that look decent.
The NSX has a far more exotic look to it, mid engine purr behind your head, nicer interior, and a sleek low look to it that blows the Supra out of the water.
So what if the average modded Supra would smoke it, something about the looks of a mid engine roadster........... Baby got back.
The NSX has a far more exotic look to it, mid engine purr behind your head, nicer interior, and a sleek low look to it that blows the Supra out of the water.
So what if the average modded Supra would smoke it, something about the looks of a mid engine roadster........... Baby got back.
02-24-2008, 03:45 PM
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Handling = NSX.
Power = Supra.
Looks = NSX but only just.
Engine Noise = NSX.
Tough choice but I would need to test drive both before making a decision. If it was a white NSX-R the Supra wouldn't get a look in.
Although the Supra has more power, I reckon that if both cars were stock the NSX would be right on the tail of the Supra. I remember watching a Best Motoring show where they did a quarter mile comparison and the NSX competed very well, I can't quite remember if it was the Ferrari 360 or Porsche that it beat.
The problem with the Supra is that it is very difficult to find a decent example that doesn't have a "wide-boy" body kit slapped on it.
Power = Supra.
Looks = NSX but only just.
Engine Noise = NSX.
Tough choice but I would need to test drive both before making a decision. If it was a white NSX-R the Supra wouldn't get a look in.
Although the Supra has more power, I reckon that if both cars were stock the NSX would be right on the tail of the Supra. I remember watching a Best Motoring show where they did a quarter mile comparison and the NSX competed very well, I can't quite remember if it was the Ferrari 360 or Porsche that it beat.
The problem with the Supra is that it is very difficult to find a decent example that doesn't have a "wide-boy" body kit slapped on it.
02-24-2008, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverKnight,Feb 24 2008, 04:56 PM
93-96 Supra TT vs 91-94 NSX. Which would you choose and why? They are tied in my book for my weekend cruiser and I am just watching ads and forums for a nice one to pop up which isn't too far from Seattle. I am a little concerned about older turbos though? Wildcard choice is the Elise or EVO IX but I'm sure I can find a good NSX or Supra this year.
02-24-2008, 05:41 PM
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Thanks all. I like the NSX too and it is #1 on my list 
I did some calling today and looks like the only supra I was interested in stock, 75k mile never modified, wingless was sold 2 weeks ago.
I'm going to be looking at a 91 NSX this week which looks mint and is outside of snap ring. Red exterior and off white interior at 75k miles. No mods except lowered with Blistein shocks, 96 NSX rims and HID lights. Only concerns are Timing belt and water pump was last done in 1999 at 36k miles but Acura reccomends every 90k or 6 years. Also he mentioned that there is a small leak from the oil pan gasket and said its a 20 dollar part and one hour service per Acura. I will see how serious this is when I have Acura do an inspection. Radio also cuts off and on sometimes.
I'm not in a big rush and if this doesn't work out, I'm sure many more NSX's will come up for sale this year.
I did some calling today and looks like the only supra I was interested in stock, 75k mile never modified, wingless was sold 2 weeks ago.
I'm going to be looking at a 91 NSX this week which looks mint and is outside of snap ring. Red exterior and off white interior at 75k miles. No mods except lowered with Blistein shocks, 96 NSX rims and HID lights. Only concerns are Timing belt and water pump was last done in 1999 at 36k miles but Acura reccomends every 90k or 6 years. Also he mentioned that there is a small leak from the oil pan gasket and said its a 20 dollar part and one hour service per Acura. I will see how serious this is when I have Acura do an inspection. Radio also cuts off and on sometimes.
I'm not in a big rush and if this doesn't work out, I'm sure many more NSX's will come up for sale this year.
