I can't think of any new cars worth nightmarish maintenance...

"JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7" (jayzayeighty) 10/29/2014 at 17:51 • Filed to: None

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But the 3000GT VR-4 was definitely worth it if only because insanity. 320HP out of a 3L V6, 4 wheel steering, AWD, a retractable hard top, and a retractable hard top. Did I mention a retractable hard top? It had one. Of course, it cost about as much as an NA 5 speed supra (attractive, bulletproof GT for the commute) and RX7 R3 (incredibly fun weekend/track day car) combined, so no one with much sense would have bought one.

Manuél Ferrari > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/29/2014 at 18:02

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Remember when this company mattered!

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Manuél Ferrari 10/29/2014 at 18:07

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They probably matter in the reefer truck world or something... (Reefer here refers to refrigerator trucks.)

Manuél Ferrari > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 10/29/2014 at 18:10

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Haha probably. They make so much commercial gear.

Remember how cool the Eclipse was with younger buyers in the 90s? Then it got bloated and dumb.

jkm7680 > Manuél Ferrari 10/29/2014 at 18:11

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Hahahahaha

Opposite Locksmith > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 10/29/2014 at 18:16

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I'm sure many monteros/pajeros are still reefer trucks

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Manuél Ferrari 10/29/2014 at 18:36

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Funny thing is I was behind one on my way to get dinner. Not the coolest one but that Fast and Furious Gen Spyder.

Manuél Ferrari > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 10/29/2014 at 18:37

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Haha was it riced out?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Manuél Ferrari 10/29/2014 at 18:38

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Surprisingly not. It was the stock silver and looked to be in pretty good shape. I was glad for that.

jariten1781 > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/29/2014 at 18:42

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One of my neighbors bought one for his sorority going daughter back when it was new. White with tan interior. Cool car and cool chick.

Manuél Ferrari > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 10/29/2014 at 18:43

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wow that is rare!

it would be hard to find a stock one that's in good shape these days

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Manuél Ferrari 10/29/2014 at 18:44

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Especially where I live in Upstate NY where we drive on salt and not asphalt in the winter. Probably was someone who cares about it and uses it as his/her good weather car and stores it in winter.

Saracen > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/29/2014 at 18:45

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the FD track specials were the R1 and R2. I almost bought an R1 many years ago. R2 has a slightly softer suspension.

A few other things the VR-4 had: tunable exhaust, active aerodynamics, adjustable suspension.

Manuél Ferrari > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 10/29/2014 at 18:53

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Salt is so scary! I'm in So Cal so I never see it. It makes everything rust!

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Manuél Ferrari 10/29/2014 at 18:56

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Yeah, that's why it was surprising to see this car is such good condition.Wonder how the guy with the Ghibli will look like if he keeps it out all year.

Manuél Ferrari > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 10/29/2014 at 19:00

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I think I would just drive a beater most of the year and a sports car during the summer. Why drive a Maser over salt?

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > Manuél Ferrari 10/29/2014 at 19:02

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Don't think they would. I think they put the GT away last winter.

Manuél Ferrari > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback 10/29/2014 at 20:02

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Ah, got it

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > jariten1781 10/29/2014 at 20:11

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That's pretty awesome. And of all the "rich girl" cars, this has to be one of the best.

JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 > Saracen 10/29/2014 at 20:13

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Yeah, the list really went on and on. And I don't know why I thought it was R3...

Axial > JayZAyEighty thinks C4+3=C7 10/29/2014 at 21:39

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Late model VR-4s look and sound so good, though!