90s Japanese Legends

Started by CALL_911, December 03, 2017, 01:18:18 PM

Pick

Honda NSX
7 (41.2%)
Toyota Supra
3 (17.6%)
R32/33 Skyline GT-R
2 (11.8%)
Mazda RX-7 (FD)
4 (23.5%)
3000GT
1 (5.9%)

Total Members Voted: 17

CALL_911

Rules:
1. Pick
2. Explain why

I'll take the NSX. It was a bespoke chassis, it's the least compromised of all of them, I think it's one of the most beautiful cars ever made- inside and out. Its cockpit remains possibly my favorite interior of all time. The first NSX is probably one of my top 5 favorite cars of all time.


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MX793

Toss up between the FD and the NSX.  The FD was one of the most beautiful cars of that decade.  Perhaps the best-looking car Mazda ever produced.  Incredibly sorted chassis and a unique engine.  Of course, said engines are known to be a bit problematic.

NSX was the first Japanese car to legitimately be considered a rival to the European exotics.  Plus it had Honda reliability.  Love the howl of that V6.  The car was simply excellent.
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Laconian

I'd pick the NSX. It was the ultimate expression of balanced, holistic Honda-ness. High performance but also extremely well rounded, with the right amount of power for the chassis and the power produced using a revolutionary and efficient technology (VTEC).

The FD RX7 is prettier than the NSX, though not the most reliable from what I recall?
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Raza

Tough choice. NSX is an easy pick, but is it as sexy as a Supra sport roof with no spoiler? I don't know.
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CALL_911

Quote from: Raza  on December 03, 2017, 01:58:11 PM
Tough choice. NSX is an easy pick, but is it as sexy as a Supra sport roof with no spoiler? I don't know.

Much as I like the Supra, the NSX is way better looking

For whatever reason I'm expecting some love for the GT-R


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The NSX is more important, but personally I cannot turn away from the sheer technological excess and undeniable beauty of the FD. It's one of the most beautiful cars of the last..... 30? 40? 50 years? And it is a low compromise driver's car.
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CaminoRacer

I can't pick the GT-R because I'd prefer a '69 Skyline
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Rex, I don't have to explain myself to you. :lol:
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GoCougs

What about the Z32 300ZX TT? It was a force of the '90s.

Laconian

Quote from: GoCougs on December 03, 2017, 05:11:24 PM
What about the Z32 300ZX TT? It was a force of the '90s.

Less exotic I think; I'd seen many more 300ZXen than FDs and Supras for sure.
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MexicoCityM3

NSX.

Because legendary and game changing.

Skyline.

Because Gran Turismo.
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giant_mtb

Quote from: Laconian on December 03, 2017, 05:52:06 PM
Less exotic I think; I'd seen many more 300ZXen than FDs and Supras for sure.

Ehhh, the 3000GT/Dodge Stealth would qualify as less exotic IMO as well.  Like, I've seen a 3000GT/Stealth in the flesh, but never any of the others. :lol:

CALL_911

Quote from: GoCougs on December 03, 2017, 05:11:24 PM
What about the Z32 300ZX TT? It was a force of the '90s.

I forgot to add it and realized it right after I made the poll. I don't think you can edit polls.


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CALL_911

Quote from: Laconian on December 03, 2017, 05:52:06 PM
Less exotic I think; I'd seen many more 300ZXen than FDs and Supras for sure.

Nah, it counts. That thing was a beast.


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giant_mtb

I think this is the order I'd rank my desire for them:

1. NSX
2. Skyline
3. RX-7
4. Supra
5. 3000GT

For a DD, I'd probably go for the Skyline first.

CALL_911

If I were rich in the 90's and lived in a warm place, I'd DD an NSX.


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giant_mtb

Quote from: CALL_911 on December 03, 2017, 06:35:02 PM
If I were rich in the 90's and lived in a warm place, I'd DD an NSX.

I guess I should have said only-car instead of DD.  I'd DD an NSX, too, if I had other vehicles in the stable for weather and utility.  Assuming I can afford an NSX, I could probably afford a second vehicle, too. :lol:

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MX793

Quote from: giant_mtb on December 03, 2017, 06:28:36 PM
Ehhh, the 3000GT/Dodge Stealth would qualify as less exotic IMO as well.  Like, I've seen a 3000GT/Stealth in the flesh, but never any of the others. :lol:

I think 3kGTs were more popular up north because AWD (and FWD on base models).
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68_427

Facelifted (97-01) NA1 NSX

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ChrisV

I chose the NSX, though it was hard with the FD in there. The FD is prettier, but the NSX is arguably the better car. Just so balanced and I like the interior better. And the sound of the V6 is a bit better than the rotary to me.
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Raza

Quote from: CALL_911 on December 03, 2017, 02:17:17 PM
Much as I like the Supra, the NSX is way better looking

For whatever reason I'm expecting some love for the GT-R

I really like the R33, but to me the pinnacle was the R34.

I don't know about the NSX looking better. But I generally do prefer front engine proportions to mid engine these days.
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giant_mtb

Quote from: MX793 on December 04, 2017, 06:56:47 AM
I think 3kGTs were more popular up north because AWD (and FWD on base models).

Makes sense.  Those and Talons were pretty popular rice-mobiles around here just before and during my teenage years after they'd all had a chance to start rusting through and depreciating to teenager affordability.

CALL_911

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Payman

Quote from: Raza  on December 04, 2017, 11:23:43 AM
I really like the R33, but to me the pinnacle was the R34.

I don't know about the NSX looking better. But I generally do prefer front engine proportions to mid engine these days.


One of the better Supra pics I've seen, but for some reason I was never a fan of it. Always thought it looked heavy and bloated.

MX793

IMO, the MKIV Supra photographs better than it looks in person.  I've found them kind of bloated-looking in person as well.
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CALL_911

Quote from: 12,000 RPM on December 30, 2017, 06:40:55 AM
Nice find

They also had an EF Civic hatchback Hot Wheels I really wanted. Couldn't rationalize buying both (though it would cost me a total of $2)


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giant_mtb

Quote from: MX793 on December 30, 2017, 09:17:50 AM
IMO, the MKIV Supra photographs better than it looks in person.  I've found them kind of bloated-looking in person as well.

Certain angles and wheel sizes seem to add to its bloated look.