I am looking to buy a Vr4

Futurevr4ownr · #1 02-01-2005, 10:33 PM

hey guys,
My name is Nick and i am going to be getting my DL this year and my mom is giving $6500 for a car and i am looking for a Vr4...If you guys can help me with what to watch out for or to look for when buying a Vr4?... Thanks A Lot Guys

-Nick

Gateway · #2 02-01-2005, 10:35 PM

1st of all, $6500 isn't enough to buy a vr4, unless it's in crappy condition.

2nd of all, go get a quote for insurance on it and then decide if you really want one. Insurance will not be too nice for a 16 year old on a vr4.

Futurevr4ownr · #3 02-01-2005, 10:41 PM

yea i already did get a quote it is going to cost me like $4000 a year because of my age and the 3kgt is a sports car...my cousin got a nice Vr4 for 6k but i am just looking around...i dont want no POS honda or anything like that! i've wanted a 3kgt since i can remember and i will do absolutley anything to get my hands on one...

-Nick

Thourun · #4 02-01-2005, 10:43 PM

You won't be able to find a VR4 for that much, SL you can though so look there and save up so you can get the car you realy want later on. Don't even think about a VR4 Spyder, they are crazy rare and even more insanely priced when they come on the market.

00blackzx3 · #5 02-01-2005, 10:45 PM

Hey bro not to be a dick or nothing, but i say definitely, definitely do not buy a vr4. I am 18 and and I just recently got my SL about 2 months ago. The thing runs great and its very fast as well, you will be very satisfied with the SL. I looked at about 5 different vr4s when i wanted that sweet as twin turbo and they are SO high in maintenance. Everyone i talked to had basically told me this phylosophy: If you dont have about 4 grand in the bank at all times dont go near the vr4. The turbos from what i hear go about around 140k miles and they very expensive to replace. You also have to factor in the expense of the 60k mile tuneup which comes out around 1000 dollars, but must be done on all models of the GTs. But from what it sounds you wont have thousands of dollars at the age you are at to pay for all of it. But hey man ya never know, maybe you would find a nice one that someone took care of with no problems what so ever. Its just the chance of you dropping thousands upon thousands of dollars in the twin turbo is so likely it isnt worth it. Go with a SL, I promise you wont be satisfied. Put the GT on your moms name, i cant stress that enough. THats what i did and we are paying 50 bucks a month

and I am covered on it as well. Just my opinion, keep us updated on your purchase though.

Futurevr4ownr · #6 02-01-2005, 10:53 PM

Thanks guys...i wasn't going to even think about the Vr4 spyder anyway..i dont like convertibles...but thanks for all the info...i will prolly start looking at sl's for now on until i get a little older to get a good job so i can get Vr4...ever since my cousin let me drive his Vr4 about a year ago? i would say i've been absolutley addicted to the Vr4 i can honestly say it scared the sh*t out of me when i really opened it up on the straight...so i hope the SL will be able to do the same thing...i will keep all you guys up to date on my purchase tho...thanks a lot

-Nick

Thourun · #7 02-01-2005, 10:56 PM

Theres always the stealth to consider also.

Futurevr4ownr · #8 02-01-2005, 10:58 PM

yea i have also been looking at them

-Nick

Gateway · #9 02-02-2005, 12:07 AM

turbos are not expensive to replace. you can buy replacement stock turbos for 300 dollars.

Linebckr49 · #10 02-02-2005, 01:42 AM

heyheyhey?! what about a good solid base model 3000GT? cheaper than an SL and you don't have that crappy leather. ya i said...leather sucks. might feel nice, but it doesn't grip you when autocrossing on side streets and its cold in winter and hot in summer...cloth stays at a moderate temp all year round. i got my base with 47k miles for a little over 8grand 2 yrs ago. in better shape now, but no regrets.

Igovert500 · #11 02-02-2005, 10:19 AM

If you want more info, about every week someone comes on here and asks if a 3000gt is a good first car, so I'd do a search for "first car", you will find at least 20 threads with mostly the same info. Basically, the popular opinion around here is that the vr4 is too expensive to maintain and a bit too powerful for a first car. Also check out the FAQ as it has tons of good info for potential new owners. But yeah, check out the SL or base, you still love them.

YogsVR4 · #12 02-02-2005, 10:26 AM

The SL is a fine choice and you can get a decent one in your price range. A VR4 in your price range would be pretty rough. A VR4 Spyder in your price range would mean that its been totalled.

xXxRocker5150 · #13 02-02-2005, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Linebckr49

heyheyhey?! what about a good solid base model 3000GT? cheaper than an SL and you don't have that crappy leather. ya i said...leather sucks. might feel nice, but it doesn't grip you when autocrossing on side streets and its cold in winter and hot in summer...cloth stays at a moderate temp all year round. i got my base with 47k miles for a little over 8grand 2 yrs ago. in better shape now, but no regrets.

Wouldn't seat covers do the trick tho to help out with the warm/cold problem... or what about just plain old racing seats???

Futurevr4ownr · #14 02-02-2005, 11:02 AM

Thanks for all the info guys

-Nick

GritMaster · #15 02-02-2005, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YogsVR4

The SL is a fine choice and you can get a decent one in your price range. A VR4 in your price range would be pretty rough. A VR4 Spyder in your price range would mean that its been totalled.

Or the seller is stupid.

Wasn't there some guy that got a spyder for 8k off autotrader not to long ago?

View Poll Results: What kind of 3kgt would you get if you had $7000?
The "SL"	4	30.77%
The "Vr4"	8	61.54%
Or the "Vr4 spyder"	1	7.69%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

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