Acura NSX
C32B 3.2L V6 VTEC 284 hp Manual Rear-wheel drive Coupé 2002–2005
Engine C32B 800–12,000 $
The stronger sibling — 3.2L, 290 hp, six-speed manual only. Revs more freely and rewards VTEC more. Same maintenance as C30A.
Fun Factor? Legendary!
290 hp, aluminium chassis, Senna suspension — that's all you need
C32B makes 290 hp naturally aspirated. Senna dialed in the suspension at the Nurburgring, chassis 50% stiffer than prototype — because Senna said it felt fragile and Honda listened.
Engine Weaknesses 1
!! Timing Belt — Critical 60k Mile Interval
Interference engine: belt failure causes catastrophic valve damage. Honda specifies 60k-mile intervals. Same maintenance as C30A — identical belt service procedure.
Symptoms: No warning signs before failure — belt snaps without notice
800–12,000 $ from 96,000 km
NHTSA Owner Complaints
9 complaints · 1991–2005
Top Reported Issues
⚠ Brakes (3 complaints)
⚠ Hydraulic (3 complaints)
⚠ Tires (3 complaints)
Source: NHTSA (nhtsa.gov) · 2026-04