Honda - NSX

1990-04 

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This elderly but always under-rated supercar has huge abilities. It has sensational performance and handling on the limit, yet it's practical enough as day-to-day transport. But it lacks a prestige badge.

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	Quite civilised and practical for a supercar
	Revs-loving V6 produces lots eager performance
	Precision responses, surprising refinement
	An old design - and now looking it
	Auto is noticeably slower than manual car
	Low demand means high depreciation

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Although it's getting on now, NSX was once ahead of its time. Recently updated, it remains a technical masterpiece.
Lightweight aluminium bodywork and a powerful V6 engine located in the middle of the car make driving it a very involving experience. The engine howls as if it's alive, while sophisticated suspension helps to keep the car on the road.
NSX is not so special inside, being neither as impressive nor as intimidating as many supercars. In one way that's a good thing because the driving position is comfortable and all-round vision is good for such a low car.
On the race track the NSX's abilities are not in question. And even in urban traffic it's easy to drive, making it very usable. Indeed trying to make life any easier by opting for the automatic gearbox is a mistake.
Lack of a charismatic Italian badge, age and price contribute to big depreciation.