Guys, I've been away from the 3si and import world since I last had a 93 Vr4 in 2006. I now have a chance to buy a 1994 VR4 with 99k miles.
PROs:
It's dark green with beige interior. Its a 2 owner car, the current owner has had it since 1995 and he says he bought it from the owner of a Mitsu dealer back then. ECS, Active Exhaust, radio antenna, and Active Aero (wing only) still work or were repaired a few years ago.
All electronics seem to work. 60k was done at 65k miles and the owner has receipts. It also has a manual sunroof (factory, I assume). The engine bay was super clean for the age and mileage, and was not recently washed or detailed.
No apparent rust on the body, but the plastic trim on the exterior is badly faded. High quality Michelin tires all around. Transmission was notchy, but shifted fine (I didn't beat on it though) and synchros seemed to be good as well. Most service records are available. Absolutely NO SMOKE upon cold start up, while driving, or WOT.
CONs:
There is a front valve cover leak and what looked to be a an oil leak from the transmission. It's not dripping yet, but the whole trans case was coated in a dark oil film.
The carpet is not in good shape - there are rust(?) and dark spots all over, but not ripped. I'd have to deep cleaning or just replace it entirely as I don't know if its salvageable. Seats are not torn, but worn and kind of dirty. Headliner is a little dirty, but not too bad.
Lastly, there is weird whirling sound during WOT right before the turbos spool up. Turbo death sound maybe? I had a 93 Vr4 in the past and I don't remember that sound.
Dilemma:
Although KBB says it's worth $5,000, the owner is asking $9,000 for it and doesn't want to budge. Is it worth it? How much would you guys pay for this car given the mile, condition, etc.
Thank you.
PICTURES:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3wYss2vCZSfTFZzT0lycEx0QmM?usp=sharing
PROs:
It's dark green with beige interior. Its a 2 owner car, the current owner has had it since 1995 and he says he bought it from the owner of a Mitsu dealer back then. ECS, Active Exhaust, radio antenna, and Active Aero (wing only) still work or were repaired a few years ago.
All electronics seem to work. 60k was done at 65k miles and the owner has receipts. It also has a manual sunroof (factory, I assume). The engine bay was super clean for the age and mileage, and was not recently washed or detailed.
No apparent rust on the body, but the plastic trim on the exterior is badly faded. High quality Michelin tires all around. Transmission was notchy, but shifted fine (I didn't beat on it though) and synchros seemed to be good as well. Most service records are available. Absolutely NO SMOKE upon cold start up, while driving, or WOT.
CONs:
There is a front valve cover leak and what looked to be a an oil leak from the transmission. It's not dripping yet, but the whole trans case was coated in a dark oil film.
The carpet is not in good shape - there are rust(?) and dark spots all over, but not ripped. I'd have to deep cleaning or just replace it entirely as I don't know if its salvageable. Seats are not torn, but worn and kind of dirty. Headliner is a little dirty, but not too bad.
Lastly, there is weird whirling sound during WOT right before the turbos spool up. Turbo death sound maybe? I had a 93 Vr4 in the past and I don't remember that sound.
Dilemma:
Although KBB says it's worth $5,000, the owner is asking $9,000 for it and doesn't want to budge. Is it worth it? How much would you guys pay for this car given the mile, condition, etc.
Thank you.
PICTURES:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3wYss2vCZSfTFZzT0lycEx0QmM?usp=sharing