pro's and con's

[vectorspecialist]

i own two cars...a stealth and a 944...they both are expensive to repair. but if u do some of the work yourself it's cheaper with the 3/s, i dont even mess with the 944. as for insurance, theres to many factors to tell uwat ur quote will be. i pay only 363 every six months...but it's listed as a secondary car that is used 2 or 3x a wk. the 944 is more.

mine hasnt given me issues other than the ecu. about 800 for a new one. and about 10 bucks on labor to put in...not that difficult.

if u buy one...get something like a civic or accord or like them that dont kill u on gas, and are most of the time reliable.

[Girly VR-4]

I've had about 20 or so 3000GT's and Stealth's. Twin turbos, non turbos, etc. They're great cars. And very reliable if you leave it stock, and maintain it. Fix small problems before they come BIG problems. And spend the extra money on a well maintained car, because you'll spend twice as much in the long run if you get a cheaper one from a kid who couldn't afford to keep it anymore.

How much are you looking at spending on one?

Don't forget... these were 40k cars brand new. They still cost as much as a 40k car to repair.

[vectorspecialist]

^ all i gotta say is damn

[AutostradaVR4]

ooo! ooo! I thought of another con!

SHITTY REAR VISIBILITY! as i backed into someone today lol.

not a car, dont worry, no damage...luckily people are soft and fleshy haha.

and luckily the dude was cool about it...he kinda laughed.

[DCIV]

I dont think that its totally fair that em say this. Em has a bf that owns a 3/s shop in New york. So no only does she know EXACTLY what to look for buying them if anythign does go wrong she has someone who knows how to fix it. She is right, stock is reliable. But its so easy to get that downpipe, turn up the boost, get bigger intercoolers, bigger fuel pump, ext, and ext.


Coop

[vectorspecialist]

it might b easy...but i have no want to mod my car so that i'm running in the 12.something league.

everyone has their own opinion on whether a car is reliable. i dont really think a honda is any more so than a chevrolet...it depends on the owner of said vehicle

and rearward visibilty...i think thats more an issue for the 3kgt...the stealth has a bigger wondow behind the driver and passenger. i went from driving the 96 sl to driving the 92 rt...world of a difference looking thru the back

[AutostradaVR4]

Originally Posted by vectorspecialist

and rearward visibilty...i think thats more an issue for the 3kgt...the stealth has a bigger wondow behind the driver and passenger. i went from driving the 96 sl to driving the 92 rt...world of a difference looking thru the back

yea, i can imagine not having the giant B-pillars would help.

so...enough of the con's...shall we start on the pro's? How many pages can we make this thread?

[vectorspecialist]

power, all season usefulness unlike the other cars in the class. even tho not as rare, u dont see em everyday. u got a great community of people on here and 3si

[Crackhedbob341]

insurance is a down.

[AutostradaVR4]

Originally Posted by Crackhedbob341

insurance is a down.

see, i dont understand that one. People always say that these cars are expensive to insure, but My insurance is pretty freaking cheap. I pay less than 100/mo. with collision and comp w/full glass.

You guys should go get Geico quotes.

[vectorspecialist]

i pay 363 for 6 months coverage. it's listed as car number 4 in a family with 3 drivers...cheaper that way.

[Girly VR-4]

Originally Posted by DCIV

I dont think that its totally fair that em say this. Em has a bf that owns a 3/s shop in New york. So no only does she know EXACTLY what to look for buying them if anythign does go wrong she has someone who knows how to fix it. She is right, stock is reliable. But its so easy to get that downpipe, turn up the boost, get bigger intercoolers, bigger fuel pump, ext, and ext.


Coop

it isn't totally fair that I say what??

and he owns a shop in PA.

I didn't always have someone to fix my cars, I used to fix them myself.

my first Vr-4... I did all the maintenance on it myself, I couldn't afford to pay anyone else to do it. I paid $3k over blue book value for it... and for the 55k miles that I drove it, the only things I ever had to do, were oil changes, change the thermostat, and brakes.

you wait around, and pay for a well maintained car, from someone who is OBSESSED with their car, and the cleanliness and perfection of that car... and you will have a headache free ownership

[Crackhedbob341]

i'm only 17.. 6 months for mine is like 1800. i'm rated under my moms cadillac for about 110 a month though. when i turn 18 in june i'm pretty screwed unless i still am rated under her.

[EhyBrah123]

crackhedbob... im only 17 also n im lookn at the Stealth TT (is it a VR4 u own?)... did u read the thread about being to young to own a VR4? n do u think any of tht is true? bc theres a kid at my skool whose only 16 with a VR4 and has had it for about a year know and hasnt killed himself or the car yet. All i really wana know is it not logical for me to get a Stealth TT? bc iv found 1 for like 6k with only 88k miles on it n its a 92. n iv been driven my dads s2k for a bit so i can handle a fast car...

But whts really up is do u with its worth me droppn 6k n then payn for insurance n then sum gas ontop of tht... bc i rly love the VR4, iv driven my friends n its amazing... and if you are wondering why im lookn at the Stealth instead is because they are alot cheaper

[AutostradaVR4]

age is just a number...its all about mentality, maturity, and experience.