Hello everyone. My name is Brian and I dont actually own a VR4 yet.
I got into some trouble with cars in highschool and have not actually owned a car for about two years, and before that I only drove a CR-V that was owned by my mother. For the past two years I have owned motorcycles instead. It is likely that I will be moving to CA for grad school, in the San Jose/San Francisco area and I am looking to buy a car. I have love for all cars (I am a Jalop thru and thru) but I have a soft spot for nostalgiac Japanese rides and homologation specials, which is what brings me to the VR-4. I see it as a future classic and while not specifically a homologation special, its close enough.
I have always liked the understated looks of the VR4 and I am hoping to buy one out in California, in fact I am looking at purchasing Ron's from the sale thread. I am curious as to the running costs of a VR-4. I would like to keep the car fairly stock to preserve the legacy, but I realize that most of these cars are almost 20 years old and I may have to replace some things. I will only have about $2000 budgeted each year for maintenence for the next two years. Is this a reasonable amount for a VR-4? Are there any things I should be wary of before I enter into ownership?
I have a full tool set I will be bringing with me and I am fairly mechanically inclined, with my most advanced experience being the carb work I did on my Suzuki GS500.
I got into some trouble with cars in highschool and have not actually owned a car for about two years, and before that I only drove a CR-V that was owned by my mother. For the past two years I have owned motorcycles instead. It is likely that I will be moving to CA for grad school, in the San Jose/San Francisco area and I am looking to buy a car. I have love for all cars (I am a Jalop thru and thru) but I have a soft spot for nostalgiac Japanese rides and homologation specials, which is what brings me to the VR-4. I see it as a future classic and while not specifically a homologation special, its close enough.
I have always liked the understated looks of the VR4 and I am hoping to buy one out in California, in fact I am looking at purchasing Ron's from the sale thread. I am curious as to the running costs of a VR-4. I would like to keep the car fairly stock to preserve the legacy, but I realize that most of these cars are almost 20 years old and I may have to replace some things. I will only have about $2000 budgeted each year for maintenence for the next two years. Is this a reasonable amount for a VR-4? Are there any things I should be wary of before I enter into ownership?
I have a full tool set I will be bringing with me and I am fairly mechanically inclined, with my most advanced experience being the carb work I did on my Suzuki GS500.