My Honda NSX is BROKEN! Can it be Fixed? How Much will it Cost? | TheCarGuys.tv

[@iandavidson99]

I see an NSX... I click the thumbs-up

[@911aircooled5]

They were and STILL ARE brilliant. Some cars just do not date and still have performance, the NSX is worthy of this list. A real drivers car. A keeper!!

[@sorepaws]

I have owned one for 17 years, parts from Japan rarely take more than 4 weeks and there are several Honda dealers who can still reliably service an NSX hope to see you at Beaulieu.

[@m.s.e.epicdrive]

I've got a 1993 NSX - - - and I can't think of ANYTHING I'd replace it with!!! Just love it!!!

[@SpontaneousEvolution]

I wish you'd make more videos like this about your collection. I know you've made vids about these cars before, we don't care, we'll never own most of them and are interested in the variety of the collection you have. There's classics you have that I'd love to see featured again and again.

[@murrieteacher]

This is the CAR. No other manufacturer has ever made a car of this calibre. I have driven one for about 3 k. I got out and refused to drive it any further. The reason was I did not want to drive a car that anything else I ever drove would have to be compared with this, knowing they would fail. Thanks for the video, but it still reminded me of what I am missing. Bugger!

[@NJ-on3pn]

Absolutely love your NSX - great review!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@burhanalg]

The NSX still looks great in my opinion. And that engine noise is sublime.

[@saulespino2510]

It’s the VTEC kicking in.

[@MyRetroWatches]

I remember seeing one for the first time 90/91 maybe. I was a waiter at a posh hotel and golf club and we used to get all kinds in the car park. One of these came in and I completely lost my #### it was and still is stunning. I think I’ve only ever seen another 1 or 2 in the wild since. Well done for keeping it on the road rather than being a garage queen.

[@steffydog]

Great to see her back up and running 👍👏

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Sure is

[@blueninjasix]

well done for showing restraint in not mentioning Senna

[@johnkeenan4184]

Had to subscribe, a true businessman, with no qualms calling out poor service from the initial Honda garage.

[@ozeskiman]

Great to see it back on the road. Such an incredible car. I recall taking one for a test drive and loved it. Could have done, should have done. Glorious engine, a definite keeper. Not too expensive on the go pocket either. Do test drive the new one. Such a great looking car.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Couldn't agree more!

[@boston3801]

What a wonderful car! My congratulations to you on owning this car. When I was purchasing my first new car, a 1991 Acura\Honda Integra I saw the NSX for the first time in the local dealership. Of course, it was all roped off and I could not get close to it! It turned out to be a Ferrari rival, only more reliable. It meant you can drive it all day long without worrying about it breaking down. Incidentally, I still own my 1991 Integra with 225K miles on it. I have had many expensive cars during the ownership of my Integra but somehow, I find myself unable to part with it. Just like NSX the visibility in this car is unreal. No need for any 360-degree camera! Not to mention reliability! Once again congratulations on owning such an amazing car. Well done sir!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Fantastic story - thanks for sharing, Boston

[@russell996]

Great to see the NSX back 👍

[@JasonMilner]

I remember drooling over one of those when I collected my old S2000 up from a service at Honda Colchester. have to admit it's aged beautifully!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Right on

[@robertlloyd7493]

Such a stylish classic 👍

[@waynemillis4418]

Nice to see you taking care of your NSX. Your parts I also changed recently here in Japan on my 91 red/black NSX and they arrived from Honda in 2 days and with Fed Ex or similar it will take around one week to your area so you really need a new import agent.

[@ThisIsNotASim]

Out of all of your cars, this is the one I'd most want to have a go in!

[@benzinapaul7416]

Great car, I remember when they dropped under £15k, the autos were down to £10k. The Mk1 really is the best looking version, red with a black roof for me

[@FazedInferno]

What year was this?

[@benzinapaul7416]

@@FazedInferno late 1990s I would say here in the UK

[@myronpritchard2074]

Such an elegant car!! Especially in that colour combination. Nice to see it back on the road where it belongs !! Loving your work.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks a lot!

[@roninsc]

Great to see the maintenance done on your NSX.....but.....some time ago, you posted a video in front of your garage showing your gutters where totally full of fallen leaves. So, I'm very pleased to see that you have also done proper maintenance on your garage's gutters. Well done!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I’m sure the wind just blew it all out 😂

[@DQ-su6qf]

Now just need to fix the roof..

[@ferrarikangaroo9271]

More NSX content pleeeease :) Have a top weekend guys!

[@New777Wine]

That induction bark! oh wow...Mclaren F1 esque!

[@stuartsmith5308]

The NSX looks so modern, like it was just launched by Honda at the GFOS last week.

[@TheCrazyMoparDude68]

You need new glasses, or glasses in general.

[@kevincockburn7805]

A car good enough for Winston Wolf. It gets a thumbs up.

[@simonjago9611]

Love these. Glad you got it fixed

[@ektrolleyboy]

I’ve always loved the NSX. From day one… But in silver, it looks amazing! Every car has a best colour! It might not be the colour you like best, but it would the best colour for the lines. And that colour is silver where the NSX is concerned. On a side note to making that point. I think silver is the best colour for a 355 too. Not my favorite, or even a colour I’d choose, but is certainly the best colour for the lines… If you see my point?

[@henryhol8538]

Thanks for satisfying our NSX fix! All we need now is to see the 88in Series 2A in action! Come one Damien use it to segway into another car at the very least!😅

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@brennariley228]

Bullitt proof are Hondas of old. What a beauty!

[@djgoldthing7166]

What a car. Classy uncluttered lines.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Agreed

[@benclinch6056]

My mate has had three NSX. The last was a type S which he sold about three years ago via S.Stone Auctions and it struggled to make £70,000. Probably £100,000k now. Those black & Orange bucket seats 😍😍😍

[@carcrazy9530]

If it was an S it would be £200-250. Japan only and just as rare as the R

[@NH00531]

Great update Damian. Apologies but my professional hat made its way onto my head and I noticed you have a slipped slate on the garage 5:30 . Now I’ve spotted it it will haunt me. 😂👍

[@MrDead1975]

in the NSX way just ignore it, until it falls off and impales something expensive coming out of the garage lol

[@NH00531]

@@MrDead1975 😂😂😂😂👍

[@colinbennett]

Ahh, the weekend is here and my favourite KZbin channel drops another cracker. Thanks again Damian and Jason. Glass of bubbly literally in hand - cheers again guys!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Our pleasure!

[@memo3872]

The pre-facelift NSX is the only Honda that has ever given me the wants. I still want one! I think it's also the only car I've ever actually got out of my way to look at in a new car showroom even though I knew I couldn't afford one. By comparison the new NSX has no appeal for me whatsoever.

[@jdmguy44]

Still such a stunning car the mk1 NSX in every sense. As a kid of the nineties this was my pin up supercar rather than the 911 or 348.

[@GM-fh5jp]

The NSX is not as broken as the in car audio... Great car in lovely condition. Genuinely jealous of this one Damo ;)

[@jasonw9431]

Damn dude… you are losing some weight; looking good. Keep it up!!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I actually thought the t-shirt made me look fatter

[@remie4494]

Wow, that car looks brand new . Hopefully you have it back soon. With that amount of miles it's immaculate. Lucky enough its made by Honda so it should be back on the road shortly! I just seen a red one by me and my love for it was just as huge from when I first seen it when it debut.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

If you watch the episode all will be revealed.

[@330arr]

Damian, love your beautiful NSX! If you need parts in the future, try Science of Speed in the USA or Mita Motorsports in Japan. Also there is Amayama in Japan - you can browse the NSX parts catalog for your 1991 and even chat online with English speaking Japanese customer service. They have good turnaround time in my experience 👍

[@nicktheobald3128]

Agree - Amayama is best for parts for the NSX in my experience - even the shipping is ok for not big items.

[@markplayford5836]

So pleased for you Damian. Always worth eking out a good specialist. 👍

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks 👍

[@xkukubax]

Ah, the memories of my first car - EG4 Honda Civic. Not that I have anything to say, but I hope you never sell it. Cheers!

[@andrewlucas6214]

A timeless classic and from a usability point of view, better than an Italian.

[@iainmcglynn833]

It’s absolutely beautiful and will always be a fave

[@dan3092]

Probably the most special Honda ever built they stuck one at the Italian and Germans when they launched the NSX and yours being an early car low miles is peak....worth the 10 year wait and a keeper badge in the Car Guys Garage.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@celliott16]

Love the silver/black combo ♥️.... I took my nsx out with the club for the weekend a couple of weeks ago in Cumbria, about 12 of us in convoy. It was the first time ive properly driven it for a few years, day after day for a few hundred miles, they just get better and better..... Theres at least one nc1 in the club too, im sure the owner would oblige. The nc1 is in a different league performance wise mind 🤯

[@MrDead1975]

a beautiful classic, as i get older, wiser and grumpier the less and less i give a tiny crap about new super/hypercars 0-60 and ring times. just sold my old 996 and Gallardo LP560 Spyder and bought a new Defender for a bit of ultimate practicality and shopping for an Ariel Atom as a raw and fun weekend toy.

[@DQ-su6qf]

Didn’t see the Ariel Atom coming..talk about fun..

[@MrDead1975]

​@@DQ-su6qffor that 2 weeks of sun we have a year lol

[@autocarbiography3604]

I get exactly the same fizz and cemented on smile driving my 1991 manual Sebring Silver NSX. The NSX gets downplayed because the top line spec doesn't explain how it feels to drive it.

[@andreasphotiou1886]

Probably my grail car. I hope I get to see you both at Beaulieu on Sunday.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

You will

[@MRLAK-sb3mo]

Great vid! I have loved my 1996 NSX-T since I bought it in 2003. Mine is Berlina Black with black & tan interior. Just a suggestion, next time you say the color of your car, they made 3 different silvers- Sebring, Silverstone, Kaiser. I know, I'm probably getting too technical. CHEERS, from THE STATES

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Cheers - I’ll have to define the silver

[@nicktheobald3128]

Tell us the paint code on the door pillar and we’ll tell you the name.

[@bavariancarenthusiast2722]

I love your reviews and your channel guys!!!! Good vibes from Germany. Am I a heretic that the NSX never did anything for me? I don't like the design its not very appealing to me, nor the interior - granted I never drove it. But hey - if you love it the better!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thanks for watching

[@TheCrazyMoparDude68]

I know three people that have owned a NSX and they all said they loved them, but they also all said they broke down a lot. One of them was a doctor and he bought one right when they first came out, and it was in the shop within 2 weeks of him getting it. It had a misfire that the Honda dealership never could figure out. He would get it back and a couple days to a week it would start running like crap again. He finally sold it and bought a Porsche and never had a problem with it. The other two bought their cars used and had problems with engine performance and one had a lot of weird electrical problems with the dash and warning lights. One of the cars had severely worn cam shafts and had to have the engine replaced. And it only had something like 35,000 miles at the time. My uncle looked at buying one too, but was told so many stories by other that had owned them that he passed. But what is funny is that even those that said the cars didn’t run well, still said they loved them. I just can’t understand that way of thinking. The only other car owners that I know like that are those that own old British cars and some Italian cars. They said that they are not reliable and a pain in the ass but they still love them. Personally, having worked on old British cars, I don’t think that the NSX could ever be as bad as some of those were. I think that Honda is greatly overrated, but they still make good cars.

[@DQ-su6qf]

I haven’t had much problems with mine in the 7 years owned it..but….you’d better have it serviced by an experienced nsx mechanic..and that includes wheel alignment!

[@jamestaylor3149]

I think that the experiences you have been told about are in a very tiny minority of cars. I’ve had lots of NSX’s and they just don’t go wrong in the way other high performance cars do. There are always people who experience problems, but it’s unfair to form opinions on a few anecdotes. In my experience, you have to take stories on their own merits. You said that one guy changed his NSX for a Porsche. Well look at the issues they had with the 98-2008 engines. However, as these cars get older, they do need some work. Like anything else, there is general maintenance and weak points. Luckily with the NSX there are few weak points and none that I would consider critical. Additionally, there are great resources at NSXCB and Prime. There are also some great vendors out there, able to provide hard to find parts, or recently manufactured upgrades. In the end, we tie our flag to the ship we like best and often we tailor our debate accordingly.

[@pipinellio]

Hope to see it at Beaulieu if the weather holds up!

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@krrk6337]

THAT induction noise 👌

[@TheCarGuysTV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@kmac5849]

Thoughts? Good to see it get the TLC , the shape is still a head turner. NB I always tell the garage/dealer, Do Not Wash it ! As some oik nephew will get the job😂

[@richardcarter1000]

Great car, great value still.

[@russelladams7053]

Awesome car love it but don't like that roof slate that's ready to drop on one off your car's get that sorted

[@joewicker8599]

Damian, I went from 348GTS to an NSX-T and in time was disappointed. My conclusion was the NSX was only entertaining when I hammered it. The Ferrari thrilled standing still. I then traded to a standard 2001 Boxster and absolutely loved the exchange. I had a new 1988 Carrera Targa and felt like the Boxster had more air cooled Porsche essence than the two 911's. You really have to own and live with cars to get to the core character of each. If I had your means, I would still own them and the other great cars of my life.

[@DQ-su6qf]

Not sure about Europe but In America the NSX came with a very long second gear that took the engine out of VTEC..Japanese original gearing was available but ran about $8,000 plus..

[@GRfourfun]

I can’t believe nobody has mentioned the man who helped fine tune the suspension and handling of the NSX.

[@lukewaring2832]

Broken yes.. neglected now maybe..will let younoff coz you share your fun with us in the cheap seats, and thanks for that.. Be a word to thw wise they 'use it or loose it' 🤔.. Thanks as ever my cuppa wouldn't be the same without your antics. 😎

[@hughmcneillie1032]

Love this car. Nice specification

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Thank you! 👍

[@stephenrooker1941]

Glorious induction noise

[@jamestaylor3149]

There are plenty of options for parts. Amayama is good and will take about 2 weeks. ATR also great and probably even quicker! In fact, any American dealer would have those parts to you in a week. 3 months to acquire those parts and do those jobs is insane! There is no excuse.

[@LawrenceTimme]

Excellent piece of machinery

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes indeed!

[@josephsudlersr.7854]

The car should be a keeper, i have had my 92nsx for 30years ,take itvto the gravel 😃

[@peetje28021970]

Some guy in my neighbourhood had one in red back in the 90’s

[@Speedscholars]

If someone says to me that they don’t like/appreciate a NSX I judge them quiet heavily!!!

[@Mexxx65]

Damian you've even managed to kill a..........Honda NSX now

[@details78]

I wonder if it makes financial sense to create an NSX as close to the NSX-R as possible without having to shell out 400K.

[@michaelyounes29]

A Honda NSX is like your wife. A moments neglect and you'll pay dearly.

[@gjmob]

What's the situation with Honda in the U.K.? As they are just about history in Australia. They didn't even bother bringing the Accord into the country for a long time, as it couldn't compete with Toyota etc. Most of the dealerships have gone.

[@John-zw7vh]

Cool Car.

[@zzhughesd]

Didn’t know you had one Damian. My bad

[@ortontom]

Its back...

[@beijingbond]

A wonderful car.

[@gulfstream7235]

What a car...

[@yachtandwealthadvisorsllc4874]

Good looking car .. the wheels don’t look centered or to small ..

[@RSADYNAMICS]

A good engine to put in this car is the k24 Honda engine with a turbo you should look at boosted boys nsx

[@joaquinjavaloyesruiz8040]

How can you have time to drive any of your cars in the collection having so much units? I’ll be happy having the same problem. 😂

[@julianevans9548]

If you never drive a car, why not get rid? Flog all the extras and buy a T50 (I'm including the F40 and TDF money here - it's easy to do when it's not your money). The T50 is pretty plain-looking, but 12,000rpm and

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Er…

[@julianevans9548]

@@TheCarGuysTV A lot of cars you rarely drive, a lot of them quite similar... so sell them, have less 'admin' to do (MOTs, servicing, etc.) and stretch to something truly incredible, if you can. Just an opinion, nothing more. There'll never be anything like the T50.

[@obellinfantie]

It's broken? Surely that's impossible 😱

[@garyhawkins9246]

How about taking a big old brave pill and adding another 90’s classic pop up headlight hero and buy an RX7 Damian?

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Wouldn’t take much - see previous episode

[@garyhawkins9246]

@@TheCarGuysTV yep, watched it, liked it, you know you want an RX7, no-one else is featuring one, it’ll make great content even when it lunches its engine and I pinky promise to watch and like every video its in 😉

[@darrtetzy]

That doesn't make sense - when I buy an electric guitar located in Japan, the sellers ship it to me in Canada within 14 days. Without fail. WTF?

[@JohnPrendergast-se7bh]

Get the slate on the cars guys roof fixed before it falls on your head or worse a car

[@nicktheobald3128]

That was bugging me too!

[@herme99]

Lovely car

[@DethThrasher1]

does it have the EPAS or is it unassisted? lovely thing

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Unassisted on the early models

[@andrewstorm8240]

Have you thought of sticking a GoPro on the front of the bonnet for a racing tarmac shot?

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Sure

[@drock852]

Crown Honda Bushey know these cars. I think one of their techs has one, another has a 911.

[@timemachine9156]

Please rev to Above 7000 rpm, this is vetc engine

[@alexandermercieca7878]

I'm sorry but it does not make me want to buy one , never did!!. 👍👍👍

[@DQ-su6qf]

It’s ok..We won’t judge….well…maybe a little..

[@johnnyboy1586]

Thanks to this car european exotics had to pull there finger out and not rely on there bage

[@Rocky-hh3yg]

Am I right In saying I’ve seen this car at Honda Poole?

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yep - once or twice. Never again.

[@Rocky-hh3yg]

@@TheCarGuysTV😂😂 I remember the plate. I had the same issue with my Evo. Never take those sort of cars to main dealer, they are used to working on Jazz’s and Outlanders, not these special cars from days gone by unfortunately.

[@saulespino2510]

No mention of V-TEC kicking in?

[@DQ-su6qf]

If it doesn’t have Japanese Gearing the vtec will not function correctly….Big oversight with American NSX’s and a very popular, though expensive, upgrade…

[@parky5329]

PLEASE....... Rebadge as Saab!!

[@S2000Y]

How many miles in the last 7 years !!!. First world problems of multiple car ownership.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I don't know, I haven't counted. You have though, so... how many?

[@S2000Y]

​@TheCarGuysTV well, it's 6 and a half years really and the number is 1325 ! You did excel yourself in later years, April21 to July23 39 miles . I guess the mot station was 19 miles away. 😂

[@matthiasgehringer8120]

😢

[@michaelcobb2044]

A helpful critique - work on your in car microphone/equipment/setup, can barley hear you and it really lowers the level of your content, in other words your brilliant rambling is totally lost ...

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I agree, something has gone wrong with the in-car

[@TG-pd3ft]

Need to work on your in-car audio, can barely hear a word during the drive

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I agree

[@tkffin]

Your problems have only ata the mr2 is better to compare to a 355 is a joke U wanna get rid 35k n I will buy

[@TheCarGuysTV]

I only sell to people who can construct proper sentences.