[QUOTE]Originally posted by dubboy
[B]Dear S2Kers,

As an owner of a 1991 NSX and 2001 Stook, I agree with NSXER's remarks. While the S is immensely fun to drive and offers roadster excitement, it's not in the same class as the NSX. That said, you need to decide what it is you want: an exotic, elegant, roaring coupe or a raw, screaming, top down driver. Another thing to keep in mind is not so much the age but the high milage and condition of that NSX. How many owners has it seen, how has it been maintained, has it faced abuse? Mine had 17,000 mi when I bought it from the original owner and still smells like new. If you had an option on a low milage, meticulously maintained 91 NSX, you might have faced a real dilemma. But much as I love the car,I wouldn't have purchased it with 90,000 mi. Given the choice of a new S2000 with warranty and all that goes with new car ownership versus purchasing an expensive exotic with a questionable history, I'd take the S over that aged NSX. Good luck.

R C

 

Another factor not mentioned here is depreciation. A '91 NSX has done just about all of the depreciating that it's going to do. Whereas a new S2000, although holding its value quite well, has nowhere to go but down. You can probably drive the NSX for several years and provided you don't do anything to damage it significantly you will likely be able to sell it for about what you paid for it.

 

Just got back from a trip and found this post. Hope it's not too old to add another comment.

I bought my '91 NSX new and just moved to the S2000. Why?

First, My NSX had 25,000 miles and was in perfect showroom condition. I was disappointed to only get $38.5K for it. (But that was money in my pocket left over after I paid for my S2000).

Having owned both cars I can say thay the NSX is by far the superior vehicle in almost every regard, hands down. The only maintinence issue was the need to replace the rear tires with every oil change, but it appears the S2000 may have a similar tire wear problem judging from other posters here.

The S2000 has the sole advantages of being a roadster and a good value.

My problem with my NSX? To ostentatious! You think you get gawked in your S2000? My black/black NSX was over the top. I liked it at first but it got annoying after awhile. I also was way to obsessive about where I drove, parked, etc. not to mention the obligation to always keep the car looking perfect (difficult with black).

I plan on enjoying my S2000 on a much more regular basis, daily in fact as the weather gets warmer.

Having said that, there's no doubt that I miss the NSX. If you don't want a convertible and don't care about being ostentatious, get an NSX. If you look around, you most certainly will find a low mileage vehicle that has been well cared for.

PS: My insurance premium was exactly the same for the NSX and S2000 despite the substantial price difference. Go figure...

 

My insurance on the NSX was almost three times what I am paying on the Stook