Opinion about buying this 3KGT VR4 - 3000GT/Stealth International Message Center

usernamex · 05-07-2008, 02:22 PM

I've been looking around for awhile. This showed up on craigs not too long ago. This is indeed a project car, but what's a fair price for this beast?

1993 3000GT VR4 Twin Turbo AWD AWS Great Leather!

He's asking $4k... that's pretty high for the shape it's in. Do you think I'd be low balling asking $2k?

I got an email reply. He said that he "suspects" that the engine was rebuilt but doesn't know for sure. He also states it has a clean title. And he claims that the turbos don't leak. He says that everything in this car is original parts otherwise. I've read a couple of F.A.Q's about what to look for when buying a 3KGT VR4 but I really just want to confirm this with you fine folks at 3si. I'm willing to spend money on this guy... but not drop my whole financial future for it, if you know what I mean hehe.

Thanks for your time everyone,
Brandon

Akira · 05-07-2008, 05:25 PM

$2k seems fair to me

Zero Doom · 05-07-2008, 06:17 PM

I agree. xP

etecnifibre · 05-07-2008, 06:36 PM

A POS looking car that doesn't run? I'd offer less than 2K even.

damoose212001 · 05-07-2008, 06:39 PM

Yeah, You figure doing the paint job, which if you can't do it will be a huge pain, and I'd just replace the engine, possibly the turbo's, and check the tranny. With 190k miles, I think it's time to pull that thing, just so you avoid doing it down the road. At least that's my opinion.

Fhsballin21 · 05-07-2008, 06:44 PM

Yeah I'd offer nothing more than 1500 for that sack of shit

damoose212001 · 05-07-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usernamex

I've been looking around for awhile. This showed up on craigs not too long ago. This is indeed a project car, but what's a fair price for this beast?

1993 3000GT VR4 Twin Turbo AWD AWS Great Leather!

He's asking $4k... that's pretty high for the shape it's in. Do you think I'd be low balling asking $2k?

I got an email reply. He said that he "suspects" that the engine was rebuilt but doesn't know for sure. He also states it has a clean title. And he claims that the turbos don't leak. He says that everything in this car is original parts otherwise. I've read a couple of F.A.Q's about what to look for when buying a 3KGT VR4 but I really just want to confirm this with you fine folks at 3si. I'm willing to spend money on this guy... but not drop my whole financial future for it, if you know what I mean hehe.

Thanks for your time everyone,
Brandon

Oh yeah, and to answer the question about your financial future, if you don't want to be in debt until you're on your death bed, then keep looking.

Malaziel · 05-07-2008, 07:32 PM

I wouldn't give someone more than $1,000 for that car. Its probably going to need a shit ton of work and soon. If you know how to do all the work yourself it might be worth it but otherwise stay the hell away from that thing.

Street_Chally73 · 05-07-2008, 11:56 PM

Wow, that's definitely not a $4,000 VR-4. I'd say your ball park figure would probably be the most I'd offer for that project.

usernamex · 05-08-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by damoose212001

Oh yeah, and to answer the question about your financial future, if you don't want to be in debt until you're on your death bed, then keep looking.

Indeed. If I can talk him down to about $1200... I think the purchase would be worth it... as I have a car already that's paid off.

05-07-2008, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
usernamex New User - Please be kind Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, Colorado Drives: 1998 Lumina LTZ Trader Rating: (0)	Opinion about buying this 3KGT VR4 I've been looking around for awhile. This showed up on craigs not too long ago. This is indeed a project car, but what's a fair price for this beast? 1993 3000GT VR4 Twin Turbo AWD AWS Great Leather! He's asking $4k... that's pretty high for the shape it's in. Do you think I'd be low balling asking $2k? I got an email reply. He said that he "suspects" that the engine was rebuilt but doesn't know for sure. He also states it has a clean title. And he claims that the turbos don't leak. He says that everything in this car is original parts otherwise. I've read a couple of F.A.Q's about what to look for when buying a 3KGT VR4 but I really just want to confirm this with you fine folks at 3si. I'm willing to spend money on this guy... but not drop my whole financial future for it, if you know what I mean hehe. Thanks for your time everyone, Brandon

05-07-2008, 05:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Akira You Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Opinion about buying this 3KGT VR4 $2k seems fair to me

05-07-2008, 06:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Zero Doom Wooosh Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Jenks, OK Drives: 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Opinion about buying this 3KGT VR4 I agree. xP __________________ 1994 3000GT SL

05-07-2008, 06:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
etecnifibre In Training Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Madison, IN Drives: 1995 Stealth R/T TT Trader Rating: (55)	Re: Opinion about buying this 3KGT VR4 A POS looking car that doesn't run? I'd offer less than 2K even. __________________ _{K/N FIPK ll 3SX Downpipe ll Joe P. MBC ll Vac. Redux ll Precat Elims ll NGK 8MM Plug Wires ll Evo 8 BOV ll Test Pipe ll 99 Lifters ll FP Hotwire ll Bilstein Struts ll H&R Springs ll Blitz Turbo Timer w/boost gauge ll SS brake lines ll '99 Headlights and Turns ll Hybrid Datalogger ll 3SX 2" Core Radiator ll ACPT 1pc CFDS ll F/R Solid Mounts ll Side Poly Mounts}Stealth owners....Get vinyl lettering for your calipers!

05-07-2008, 06:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
damoose212001 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cranberry, PA Drives: Eagle Talon Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Opinion about buying this 3KGT VR4 Yeah, You figure doing the paint job, which if you can't do it will be a huge pain, and I'd just replace the engine, possibly the turbo's, and check the tranny. With 190k miles, I think it's time to pull that thing, just so you avoid doing it down the road. At least that's my opinion.

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05-07-2008, 06:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Fhsballin21 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Florida Drives: 3000GT SL Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Opinion about buying this 3KGT VR4 Yeah I'd offer nothing more than 1500 for that sack of shit

05-07-2008, 07:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Malaziel VR-4 broken again. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Belgrade, Montana Drives: 1992 3000GT VR-4 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Opinion about buying this 3KGT VR4 I wouldn't give someone more than $1,000 for that car. Its probably going to need a shit ton of work and soon. If you know how to do all the work yourself it might be worth it but otherwise stay the hell away from that thing. __________________ "I have no fear of death. It just means dreaming in silence. A dream that lasts for eternity." Vincent Volaju

05-07-2008, 11:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Street_Chally73 RTBOOST Join Date: May 2007 Location: Platteville, WI Drives: '91 Stealth R/T TT Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Opinion about buying this 3KGT VR4 Wow, that's definitely not a $4,000 VR-4. I'd say your ball park figure would probably be the most I'd offer for that project. __________________ '73 Dodge Challenger 340.............................(X) '91 Firestorm Red Stealth R/T TT...................(X)