1998 Acura NSX Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Exotic, mid-engined sports car for less than $100,000.
Cons
- Not any faster than the new Corvette.
What’s new
No changes for the 1998 Acura NSX.
For sale near Mission, KS
3 listings
- $139,900
- 29,189 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Gold Coast Motors (392 mi away)
- Power Driver's Seat
- Security System
- Removable Top Dual E...
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Located in Naperville, IL
Vehicle Overview 1998 Acura NSX-T Coupe 6-Speed Manual Transmission 3.2L DOHC V6 VTEC Engine Formula Red Exterior w/ Camel (Tan) Leather Interior Only...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JH4NA2162WT000217
Stock: 2455
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-10-2025 - $169,900
- 21,244 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl manual
- Young Motorcars (1,027 mi away)
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Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JH4NA2161WT000113
Stock: 000113
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 05-24-2025
Vehicle overview
Ever since its 1991 introduction, the Acura NSX has been heralded by much of the motoring press as the best sports car ever produced. We're inclined to agree. With its 24-valve V6 engine, all-aluminum body, mid-engine layout and traditionally Honda-correct ergonomics, the NSX is a helluva car. We'd describe it as "awesome." In fact, the NSX-T is Edmund's pick for Ultimate Sports Car (Ultimate as in "money-no-object").
To answer critics who claimed that the NSX lacks the gusto of a true supercar, Acura increased the NSX's displacement to 3.2-liters and added a six-speed manual transmission. (Models equipped with an automatic transmission make do with the previous 3.0-liter engine.) The new engine cranks out 290-horsepower and moves the car to 60 mph in about five seconds. Still, we'd love to see what a V8 would do behind those seats. But while other cars may be faster, no sports car handles as well as the NSX.
But with the Acura's prohibitive price, the competition looks very attractive. Retailing for $84,000, the NSX is not a bargain and is dangerously close in price to the Dodge Viper and the Porsche 911 Carrera. Additionally, a redesigned Corvette, and new roadsters from BMW, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz, are available for roughly half of the price of the NSX.
While the future of the NSX is uncertain, we think that it is a car worth considering. Its revitalized powerplant makes it more appealing for those desiring a supercar, while its livable interior and excellent ergonomics make it practical enough to live with on a day-to-day basis.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Kansas
$192/mo for NSX Base
NSX Base
vs
$150/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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93 NSX review
4.88 out of 5 starsDale Peterson, 01/04/2003
1993 Acura NSX 2dr Coupe
Bought vehicle used with 112000 miles
on it. Car was like new in every
respect. Everything works perfectly.
Driving is really fun and
comfortable.This car gets lots of
attention. Corvettes are too common.As
a bonus it is very reliable and gets
good gas milage. Dale
92 NSX, truly remarkable exotic
5 out of 5 starsSteve's NSX, 12/30/2006
1992 Acura NSX 2dr Coupe
Design & production of the NSX is truly remarkable. Probably one of the most thought out designs of any exotic sports car ever built. The NSX was hand-built, making it a rare & special high performance car. An all aluminum/magnesium body coupled with 270 hp produces a potent pound/hp ratio. The NSX had the 1st VTEC engine in a mass produced car. Handling is excellent. Interior & exterior … design is like nothing else. I don't plan on changing any features, performance nor visual.
Best car I have ever owned.
5 out of 5 starsenkrypt3d, 04/01/2009
1995 Acura NSX T 2dr Coupe
This is my second NSX. My first one was a black 1991 NSX coupe. I kind of miss having the coupe due to the better handling, but the NSX-T can be a lot of fun in the summer time! My current NSX is a 95 Midnight Pearl. This thing turns heads and no one really knows what it is. I have many performance mods - custom coilovers suspension, stiffer sway bars, intake, headers, hiflo cats, and … exhaust and this thing screams! It can out run just about anything on the road.
1993 NSX
4.88 out of 5 starsMichaelJohnson, 05/03/2002
1993 Acura NSX 2dr Coupe
The only thing that I wish I had done
differently was purchase the NSX-T
(with he T tops)
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Acura NSX, so we've included reviews for other years of the NSX since its last redesign.
1998 NSX Highlights
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $192/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 5.0 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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