ITMX, I could tell you the same exact story for myself. When the gen-III RX-7 came out in 93, and I saw pics, I was awestruck ? similar to the time when I first saw the NSX the year prior. I was so close to getting one in college, but like you the reliability factor scared me away. I have been toying with the idea of getting one just for the hell of it, but those are pretty hard to find in good condition?.. The only other NSX I want is an NA2 ? I actually feel a huge difference between mine and an NA2?. Unfortunately, any time I have thought of giving up mine, I freak out. I never thought I would be so attached to an inanimate object!!! Course if a V8+ Honda supercar comes out I?ll sell out my ride with a quickness? every man has his price!!

Wasif, I mistakingly thought your NSXPrime.com name was "Elite." Man, the FD RX7 is seriously a feast for the eyes, the interior is near ergonomic perfection, and when running/tuned properly the performance is breath-taking! If it wasn't for the reliability factor, I'm sure I'd have pursued one at some point. That's what's made the NSX ideal for me, it's just drive-without-worry and at a relatively high-level of performance. Like you, I'm a longtime owner on my 2nd one (you got a few years on me in NSX ownership though!). Unless I develop an interest in another color, I don't see myself moving onto another 'X.

Starry, nice link! I just spent a hour or so on it... that's very good for me, I tend to get surf'happy!

BTW, the 6-series has perhaps the most comfortable, supportive, and elegantly-refined seats I've ever sat in... ideal balance between luxury/comfort & sport/performance. I am not joking! :p

I like looking at this site, it has some interesting concept cars....
www.jalopnik.com

It's pretty cool knowing that we'll be driving these cars in a couple of years!

Highlights:
M6
Nissan Azeal
Shelby Cobra

Interesting what you say about the 355, I have heard similar elsewhere - but we all know that part of owning the Ferrari is all about the name. When people ask me what I drive I tell em a honda, if they catch me running around in my NSX i'm like yea thats me Honda - owned for almost 7 years and still enjoy it on a daily basis. Name dropping is all well and good if you have no class, intelligence, or imagination (I believe you know to whom I am referring - no disparagement to owners of fine cars who actually enjoy them) - but at the end of the day does your car give you pure joy while you are driving it. Believe me I have looked elsewhere - you name it I drove it, I ALWAYS came running back to my X (feeling a little guilty for looking). - having put 80,000 miles on a car with minimal maintenance - for me is a huge plus - obviously not everyone's criteria - but a huge one for me. I believe Bonthugz responded quite well to low-class fob-boy by saying "Sorry you have a small..." Couldn't have said it better.....

On another note, is it just me or were the gen-3 RX-7's one of the most visually appealing cars out there..... especially when factoring in Bang for the Buck. I just saw one yesterday where the dude waved at me from a gen 3 RX-7, I was struck - as I was when I first saw it - by its aggressively yet beautiful aesthetics.... anyway, in agreement with all of you - MORE RICE POWER!!!!

btw who's ELITE?

Nice hybrid RX8 article... but I meant more on par w/ FD RX7 successor. RX8 is a total different class/car/platform! More of a sportscoupe would be the RX8 than an enthusiasist's sportscar as the RX7 was.

Ask and ye shall receive....

www.mazdausa.com

I used the word dated w/ alot of angst, I personally don't believe it at all as the NSX is my fav. all-time car and also my current daily-driver, right on ELITE!

I value iamadesifob's opinion is as credible as far as I can throw him... he's a name dropper, not an enthusiasist. I just call it as I see it. I think I might know the reason for his banter, his friend had a NA1 w/ 18's or 19's that were basically chrome boat anchors... again I am assuming. I spent alot of time behind the wheel of a 355, and I feel that's well below a NA1 w/ i/h/e and type_s suspension. However the 360 is definitely a cut above the NA2 w/ bolt-ons, period.

I'm wondering if Mazda has anything up it's sleeves for re-intro of the FD_RX-7 in some form or another; they are minting money w/ the success of their Mazda6 and Mazda3 lines.

The Lexus LF-A got the greenlight, so that'll be interesting!

The Japs always have something or another up their sleeves. If you go there, you'll see ppl video conferencing on their cell phone. They're always a step ahead. I'm SO waiting for the next generation of Japanese sports cars!!!

You're right about the SC's, they used to be a sweet looking ride, now they appear to appeal to older balding men...... Man back in the day, Acura and Lexus used to make some tight sports coupes/luxury sedans. I loved the Legend Coupe and even the 4-dr Legend. The SC400 and SC300 - the 400 had a V8 right? I remember a dude who turbo'd his and was smoking hooked up Z's and RX-7's at street races.... those were the days.
A V8 supra turbo would be sweet..... Are they talking about this or something? So question, why do the japanese car makers just stop making higher end sportscars? Supras are still pretty coveted today. The Nissan Z's are doing well but they can't really compete with the American "bargain" supercars coming out these days? I would guess its lack of demand but then you go to any car forums and you see all theses posts of people wondering where the next generation of Japanese sports cars are.

What I'd really like to see is a new supra. Maybe a V8 lexus version? Lexus TC430. Hmmmm. The SC430 has become a fat heavy luxo cruiser. They could use something to compete with the M3/M6 and Mercs AMG coupe. Especially since Infiniti is working on their Skyline version.

listen dude, we have already heard from you regarding this. I am sure you recall that we have already had this conversation... hmmm? Good luck with you're opinion though, I have been wondering all night what it was on this very subject.... Do you ever go and join a thread and have anything positive to say about any subject but yourself? I love people who act tough on the internet, cuz in real life they are real gems... You're aptly named, my friend. Was the name dumbassFOB taken already? L8r, tough guy......

Have you honestly driven a acura nsx..it feels like your driving a honda accord...

Yes Rice does rock!!! I am looking forward to a hardcore japanese sportscar more than a chubby boy craves an ice cream cone.....

Is it just me or is it taking way too long to get one of these companies to make more than just a "concept car"?

About the NSX being dated, even though I guess you're right as far, performance goes, and of course you have every right to say it, it just stings a bit - the truth as they say hurts.... To me, its still one of the best looking cars on the road today....

A Honda with more than 6 cylinders?? This I'd like to see.

NSX www.motorcities.com

Volta (although it shows it as a v-6 hybrid) www.motorcities.com

WHOOHOO! RICE ROCKS!