I haven't read the comments yet, and I won't, but all I will say is the legacy of a car doesn't depend on whether it's an automatic or a manual transmission. The Skyline GTR (all of them) could have all came with an automatic transmission and it would still be the JDM icon it is today. A transmission doesn't decide whether you're a real car enthusiast or not. It has nothing to do with anything. Only the "cool kids" that "know so much about cars" say manual is better because "it is". Not at all. Maybe some people want a sports car, like the NSX, but prefer the automatic for traffic on their way to work. People take transmission choices way too seriously and the comments get out of hand. Regarding the NSX, I think it's cool they came with automatics. Personally, I never saw an NSX with an automatic transmission, but it's nice to see that Honda/Acura thought about making a sports car for the everyday commuter.
***** Thank you! Finally someone is mature enough to really explain this. At the end of the day, you buy what you want, but it doesn't make it any less of a cool car. The transmission argument on youtube is silly and pointless in the long run.
In this era, automatics were for cars more focused on economy, smoothness, and ease of use; not at all speed like the slick automatics of today. IMO, that's exactly what a sports car ISN'T supposed to be, and it's NOT what a true driving enthusiast would look for. A manual is the ONLY choice, and here's why. You have to ask yourself, who would buy an automatic NSX? Who would've gone to the Acura dealership in 2002 looking to buy an NSX and said to themselves, "Hmm...I can either have the manual with the bigger, faster 3.2L, or I can have the semi-neutered version with the automatic. I want the one that's MUCH slower so I don't have to do all that stupid shifting." Someone who wants the car only for its looks and for the social status it brings, that's who. Not because they like to drive. One who LOVES to drive wouldn't even have given the automatic car even a single look, unless they are disabled and the auto is the only way they can drive. You don't have to be "cool" or be an automotive "know it all" to understand this. All you have to do is love to drive. To be engaged in your driving experience. And when it comes to this era of JDM's, a manual is the ONLY way to go.
Funny... we just were talking about this car. A just took a good friend of mine to pick up his 91 NSX and I am still amazed how good this car looks 23 year later. As usual Kyle, you do reviews that leave so many in the dust, Beautiful specimen and very rare combo for sure. Learned a few new things too. Thanks for sharing mate!
My old neighbor has like 4 of these things. That old dude collects them, it was always so awesome to see them on the road. I got to drive one of these cars not too long ago and they're just so amazing, this is a car I'd love to own some day.
I haven't even started reading through the comments yet, but I know that there is going to be an argument about transmissions. Hopefully this will settle it once and for all: Automatic transmissions are for people who want the car but would rather have convenience over hardcore performance. Manual transmissions are for people who want the full driving experience and would rather have more interaction with the car and the road. Settled?
TheHerbaIist Not mad man, anyone who argues about transmissions all day and night are just making fools of themselves and as I mentioned earlier jackasses with big egos and dicks
You could have used less time than it took to write that comment to search wikipedia and figure that out. But apart from that, you would be surprised by how many cars were offered with auto trans in America. Manufacturers have to sell them that way or the sales will be much lower. The MK IV Supra was also offered with a 4 speed slushbox, for example.
Love this car! I remember when it first came out and it started a two-decade love affair with Honda for me. I've gone on to own a couple of 4th gen Preludes with the H22A motor in them as well as a Civic Si but one day I will get an NSX. And it will complete me!
I know it's pretty self-centered to ask of this, and I would appreciate it so much, but if you ever have the chance to do a video on a NISMO 350Z, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the awesome, informative vids! Best vehicle overviews by far!
dont care automatic or not its still awesome because its a honda or an acura whatever you wanna call it because senna was there since the development of the nsx
At the risk of starting yet another 'automatic vs manual' flame war, I'm just going to say this: The only time gearbox choices "should" matter is if you're using the car for racing (legal or otherwise :P ). Other than that, it's irrelevant. Why should one be forced to choose one over the other? Maybe some people want a cool looking sports car but prefer an automatic for easier daily driving, especially in more built up urban areas with a lot of stop-and-go traffic, while some prefer a manual for a more interactive driving experience. It's not always about whether you can drive a stick or not. It just comes down to personal preferences. What sickens me, however, is when people decide to crap on others over said preferences just because they somehow think that they're better than everyone else. So what if someone drives an automatic? So what if they drive a manual? Who cares! It's not your car. Drive what you want and let others do the same!
Your description is ridiculous! Lol I don't need to race my NSX to appreciate the manual. Let's face it... automatic transmission is for lazy people. There's a reason manual versions are worth more.
Could you do a review of the new buick enclave, 2013 Volvo XC90, 2015 ford f450 please. And do you think you could start the dealership startup series again please. Keep up the good work with all of your excellent videos.👍
Absolutely class vehicle. Personally, manual is definitely the way to go with driving all vehicles, especially something as special as this, but hey, who am I to judge.
Kyle you have never done the Chrysler 300s yet. It is a car I'm looking at but I would like to get to know it a little more. Also do you know any good sedans that are in the general price range of the 300s?
In a perfect situation I would have two cars: a comfortable and economical car with an automatic for daily commuting, and a high performance fun car with a manual for the weekends. I absolutely love driving manuals, but in bumper to bumper traffic they suck
In the olden days, manual transmissions were the best for fun-to-drive, power, faster acceleration, and fuel economy. Today's modern automatic transmissions can do the same aspects that a manual transmission does, without the clutch pedal, but have more gears than a manual transmission. Try putting 10 gears in a passenger vehicle with manual transmission, and there will not be any room for the driver or passenger, or reasonable storage space in the console.
I thought I'm the only one who hates that interior color, I hate yellow in general, it would have been a lot slicker if it was a different color. Both interior and exterior, but particularly the interior.
Say Kyle, do you plan on revisiting this dealership for future videos? There are some nice goodies they've got in inventory worth your camera's lens. :)
Huracan 15 ~ I have two, both later models with the fixed headlights. If I were pressed to make a choice I might say the hideaway headlight cars are 2% more beautiful, but there are other reasons I opted for the later cars.
I usually don't agree with cars being stick such as a Bentley, or a Koenigsegg. But this car would be better in stick because the way it looks, and it's performance.
Shame on Acura/Honda for deleting the flip up headlights. Have you seen a black one with the flip up headlights on? I did and my god, it was beautiful.
