2002 Acura NSX Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.89/5 Average
23 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

For the first time since the car's introduction in 1991, the 2002 Acura NSX receives a variety of styling enhancements. These include new fixed HID headlights, freshened front and rear bumpers and updated exhaust tips. Inside, six new color schemes are available. These schemes can be matched to the car's exterior color for a customized look. The center panel has also been updated with new chrome plating. Mechanically, the NSX remains unchanged, though the suspension has been retuned and larger wheels have been fitted.

Pros:
  • The 2002 Acura NSC is one of the best-handling cars sold in America, user-friendly and comfortable cabin, still turns heads 11 years after its debut.
Cons:
  • High price, minimal mechanical changes since its debut, sophisticated VTEC powerplant underwhelms American muscle-car mentalities.

User Reviews:

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  • 2 year follow up - 2002 Acura NSX
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    Its been 2 years and 17,000 miles since my last review of my 2002 NSX. This car has 28,000 miles on it and is amazing. I have not spent a cent on the car except for normal maintenance and an upgrade to a Comptec exhaust system. I didnt notice a change in performance, just a better exhaust sound. I just had an oil change and the tech said I still had 60% left on the brakes. There are no squeaks or rattles and everything works perfectly. I will need to replace the tires soon. The short throw shifter and 6 speed are a pleasure to drive. A tip of the hat to Acura and this car. Its no wonder that used NSXes hold their value.

  • Best Honda/Acura Yet!! - 2002 Acura NSX
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    very fun vehicle, would definetly buy another, looking forward to the new model comming out in late 2008, a fast vehicle, fun, quick, very responcive, and threlling.

  • Excellent Overall Sports Car - 2002 Acura NSX
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    Great Looks, Great Performance, Fantastic Reliability, Ive had this car over 3 years and other than normal maintenance, not a cent of repairs. No squeaks or rattles. This car gets looks from everyone. Bumper to bumper traffic, mountain roads or high speed runs. Just a blast to drive.

  • My 2nd NSX - 2002 Acura NSX
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    The thrill and performance of a Ferrari and the reliability of a Honda. This car can be a daily driver and it wont break the bank. This is my 2nd. NSX. My previous one was a green 1996. I sold it with 62,000 miles and the car was tight with no problems. I bought my 2002 with 11,000 miles. I wanted a red one and wanted the 3.2 and 6 speed. My buddy has a Porsche and he said it costs him more than his ex- wife. I drove Vipers, Corvettes and Porsches. I feel the NSX out did them all. In overall driveability, quality and fun factor. My wife loves to drive it. And you dont see one on every corner. ITS A TRUE EXOTIC.

  • Excellence at a price - 2002 Acura NSX
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    I came out of a 2000 C5 convertible, it was a great car, I wanted something different, this is clearly different. People ask me to compare the two, I tell them that the Vette was brute force, and the NSX is pure finesse. The torque advantage of the Vette is obvious, but the 0-60 times are not that different between the two. The NSX is so much more "tossable" and you dont feel close to the "limit" on the street. Its a blast, and people dont know what it is, even after 12+ years

  • so fine!!!!! - 2002 Acura NSX
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    We rented a Ferrari for three days and hated it. One test drive in this car, my wife and I found out all our dislikes with Ferrari could be eliminated with an NSX!! Now we have all the power and great ride with amazing mileage but she looks so hot in her red NSX!! Ah what a problem to have - sorry Ferrari.

  • NSX - 2002 Acura NSX
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    This is a excellent car. I love it, it is fun to drive. Go and buy this car.

  • THE NSX IS TIGHTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - 2002 Acura NSX
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    You wont know what it is like until you drive it!!!!!!!

  • SPEED - 2002 Acura NSX
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    Extremely fast

  • Lets Get Real!!! - 2002 Acura NSX
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    I had a 1991 NSX.I drove a new NSX and other then some cosmetics, it is the same car. ACURA dropped the ball! There needs to be a serious motor under the hood and all the nice things included for a price that should be about $30,000. lower then where the present model is priced. ACURA has always been know for its great cars at reasonable prices. The NSX over the years has become way too expensive for what it has to offer. Bring on the new car at $60,000. like when it first came out 11 years ago and ACURA will sell them like Corvettes.

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