Beyond the Hype: Acura NSX Pricing Secrets Revealed - Should You Buy One?

So you have been playing with the idea to buy an Acura NSX. But will it be a financial disaster due to the high depreciation rates, or, is it actually a sensible alternative compared to default choices that are offered by the most popular supercar brands?
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Content:
00:00 A sensible alternative?
00:32 Base model
03:40 Type S
06:46 Comparisons to other cars
10:24 Conclusion
When it comes to the type S, I think it is fair conclude that you should steer away from this car if you care about values. The price uncertainty in this market is high but we saw that the yearly depreciation rate was higher than the market average, that the cars are listed for sale for a relatively long time, and that the discount rates are high.
When it comes the base model, I think it is fair to conclude that there is no all encompassing reason as to why you should avoid it.
We saw that the depreciation rate was slightly lower than for the market, that the listing times decreased, that discount rates are at normal level, and they are good value for value compared to cars that offer similar performance.
Disclaimer: The Content is for educational purposes only, you should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice. Nothing contained in this video constitutes a solicitation, recommendation, or endorsement to buy or sell any cars. The information published has been obtained from or is based on sources which are believed to be accurate and complete. Although reasonable care has been taken, the completeness and the accuracy of any information published cannot be guaranteed. Any opinions may be wrong and may change at any time. You should always carry out your own independent verification of facts and data before making any purchase decision.

[@chorn74]

i think this is one of your best so far. 12 minutes and you don't waste any of that time which is hard to find on youtube. i think you may of done the comparisons differently this time to market competitors? just felt like a lot more actionable information to me - or maybe this presentation made it more clear to me. i think you have one of the best channels on youtube and appreciate your time putting this together.

[@smiconsulting8434]

Agree 💯

[@Tothefloor]

Great video, thank you for taking the time to make it!

[@portcarlingboats]

Yesterday I wrote a comment on your latest video about doing a video on the 2nd Gen base NSX as I am looking into purchasing one; and you really have covered all the bases throughly and given great advice regarding different cars, depreciation rates and the range for making a offer that is reasonable; thank you for your detailed, unbiased reviews; great research and many thank you again

[@fourwheeltrader]

It is great to hear that the video is helpfull. Good luck on your hunt for a NSX.

[@jerrywarren2007]

Nicely done. I own a 2017 and have had it since new. The time period where buyers got clobbered was after the initial market was turned off by dealer mark ups. You had large discounts and then a few years of $20K trunk money from Honda to help sales. As was mentioned, there were a small number of Gen 2 cars produced. The market is pretty stable for them now. This is helped by a bunch of them being wrecked/flooded and/or devalued by modifications.

[@servando]

Hell yes! I'm not even through the intro to the video and I'm sooo stoked for this! Thank you! Edit after watching: It did not disappoint, REALLY great insight into the base vs S-Type models. It makes me think the S-Type models may have an LFA-esque moment in depreciation in the next year or two as they really start to age on the lots and dealers just want to get rid of them. FWIW-- I don't think it's comparable to the LFA in any sense other than low demand and aging inventory being the right mixture for good deals (if you're patient enough to wait a year or two). Buying an S-Type *now* is clearly not the move. Maybe time to get a base model and hope for a deal on an S-Type in the coming years.

[@fourwheeltrader]

It is great to hear your enthusiasm! The NSX usually does not receive so much love. The S-type indeed seems risky at the moment, but it is a tricky market to analyse. Who knows what the future holds for them.

[@toddfry6635]

Always enjoy watching your weekly analyses!

[@jmmredhawk]

Well done, thanks! Love my 2017

[@Iwatchyourvideos]

I really would like to get one of these because I think they look really cool but most people's opinion is that they're not much of an exotic car so I would have to get a Lamborghini first and then get this as my second car.

[@zzzzzsleeping]

I enjoyed it! NSX Base model has held good value since the start.

[@Casey-kw9lf]

I absolutely love this guy 🙏

[@fingerbang4842]

H, your English and Statistical analysis skills never cease to amaze me. Keep it up! 💪🏽👏🏻👏🏻

[@thomasjacks936]

S-type is a simple ECU flash tune for the extra 27 HP.

[@davidk8397]

I love your videos, especially since i purchase supercars regularly. If i could make one suggestion, though, it would be helpful if, when you compared the NSXs to other brands, you used the same color for the NSX in each different graph.

[@fourwheeltrader]

Thanks for the input. It is great to hear that you enjoy the videos.

[@robinemelanson]

Love your show. Ferrari FF and Lusso have been discontinued now for a few years. I think at this point it is starting to appreciate and makes excellent buy value possibly being worth over a million within 10 years for low millage high optioned versions. can you do a video on this? I am thinking of buying one as both an investment and keepsake family weekender. Maintenance and running costs may be high but appreciation should outstrip this in my opinion.

[@fourwheeltrader]

I update the V12 Ferrari market every six months. This is the latest update: kzbin.info/www/bejne/naCWoKuPmMR5sJIsi=slNSCQjqRBLldS3D

[@ThuTran-uo5ob]

Please do a video of NSX vs E Ray in the future.

[@AndrewSmith-zs1kh]

@fourwherel trader Any chance of an s2000 analysis? I’d be especially interested in an AP1 vs AP2 comparison breakout

[@danv8717]

I remember seeing these at the auto show when they first came out and thinking they are beautiful but too expensive for an Acura. Now that they have come down to a more realistic price on the used car market I would definitely buy one. The NSX reminds me of the gen 5 Viper in which both cars looked great but cost way too much for most consumers. And as an Ohioan I also like that the car was built in Ohio.

[@ZoneTwelveOnline]

Its 500k in Australia which is a deal breaker, unfortunately, damn taxation office are getting desperate.

[@cesarjom]

The 2022 NSX Type S will be worth more than twice its original sticker price in about 5-10 more years. This is the NSX everyone wants to own but there is less than a couple of hundred sold in North America.

[@artv2128]

I'm looking at a 2017 NSX with 15,000 miles. Original MSRP $201k. What should I offer for this car?

[@khaibui3466]

I think that he miss the point that the Type S MSRP is only 180k-195k. But the cars are selling way over MSRP. These cars was listing for almost 100k over MSRP, but I think the market has stabilized at around 225k. Cars that are listed over 225k would probably sit and no one would be crazy to purchase above those prices.

[@fourwheeltrader]

As mentioned, the cars not selling are indeed the ones that are priced far above msrp.

[@sbfhawk4343]

Basically all NSX the old Classic the newer Base Model coupe and the S will both hold up well. If you can squeeze in the TYPE S then def do it if you can get it for less then 250000 and lowest I see being around 1800000

[@Gedalneil]

Agree, but with all those choices 9/10 will take the higher mileage alternatives. It’s just not unique enough. Solid car, but not enough soul.

[@agooberss]

Talk to me about 2022 in 10 years and I still won't sell it even though it will be worth alot more. There are barely 5 cars for sale at any given time because they are so loved

[@purcellvillepharmacy]

Love your analysis. Big fan. Can you please do video on luxury suvs G series Urus Cullinan and Bentyaga. Thanks

[@fourwheeltrader]

I have a video one the G-class that also includes the Urus. It will be updated in the upcoming months: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKfSpqt8mbqHbM0si=kWjRYTQtNItIU2XF

[@ElPsiCongroo]

Great video, thanks! I've been keeping an eye on the NSX market over time, and it's always surprised me how the depreciation hasn't been significant and there's seemingly a price floor to it. You'd think with how people talk about the car that it'd depreciate like a BMW i8. The low depreciation may just be a factor of the low supply, but personally I think the NSX is more desirable than people say. I think over time and as hybrid 6 cylinder supercars become more normalized, it'll follow the LFA as a somewhat redeemed car.

[@nerowolf8006]

Can you do a video on the C8 Z06?

[@fourwheeltrader]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKfTkKePgrt3p80si=eOSA15Y-iYyK9xE0

[@p.kem4018]

10:07 turbo s all day

[@JGGTRCALI]

Do the Nissan GTR next!

[@tomchoi7074]

Honda was selling brand new nsx for 125k a few of years ago.

[@p.kem4018]

You can’t compare the nsx to an r8, 570 or any 911. That’s like comparing a Honda fit to the nsx 🥺

[@carminecarreviews624]

Can you do a Ferrari 458 update

[@fourwheeltrader]

Coming up this Saturday.

[@adida10is]

These are not JDM so expect prices to drop to 100k by the end of the year

[@p.kem4018]

Are the NSX considered a super car?

[@fredzie12]

The Nsx Type S is more rare than a Ferrari Enzo… La Ferrari or even a Porsche 918 which it is compared too. Type S will be a $500k car in a few years to come…. Mark my words.

[@ricsu3462]

That’s a car that u rent for a week to try it out and move on so u don’t need to deal with market uncertainty, there’s also not a lot of emotional wants for that car (despite the superior performance). It’s a good alternative if u want a supercar-ish daily driver that’s similar priced to a Porsche 911 or AMG gtr

[@kiowa7151]

This guy using dealer listing price or auction sold prices for this analysis?

[@Tracertme]

No they are highly complex cars to maintain 7 oil plus to just drain the oil and change it, come on..

[@p.kem4018]

So buy 1 😬

[@Wonderlaust]

The NSX value is held up by those who truly want a huracan but can’t afford one, I’ll bite in the 90’s

[@jameswillard1]

Good luck with that. Only extremely undesirable examples will ever be in the $90’s

[@Wonderlaust]

@@jameswillard1 time will tell

[@p.kem4018]

Are you a heavy coffee drinker?

[@sungkim742]

With only 2800 2nd gen NSX worldwide, the price will not drop further.

[@Wonderlaust]

Remind me in one year

[@SHUJINCELL]

The only NSX worth buying is the NSX-R.