sl or vr4??

[asitmc]

I would get a vr-4.

Sl is like a mitsu Eclipse GT.

It just feels a little heavier, and that's it.

[SLguy]

Originally Posted by blk93stealthes

if u want highway, get a base model and turbo charge it, less weight.

gearing buddy, gearing, a VR-4 is supposedly to walk a base or SL turbo 5-speed after around 105, unless that person put a vr-4 tranny in and welded up the VCU

[Phoenix]

Ownin' an SL, I can say that you don't have to worry quite as much about maintenance, and there's a bit more room to work on the motor...

But all in all, I'm wishin' every day I would have gone VR4. My car is cool, I love every minute I'm behind the wheel... but I also know I could have twin turbo, and AWD (as I may be heading back into snow country, that'd be a BIG plus)...

TT conversion is one of my later projects... and I guess SL drops the insurance rates... but I'd go VR4.

[Vital Velocity]

My TT has been reliable. Its not just the TTs that are going to fall apart if not taken care of by the previous owner, that is EVERY car.

Id say get a TT, youll like the NA for a while but after some time ( especially spending time on this board), youll most likely regret not getting the TT....

[bnorris85]

Originally Posted by SLguy

gearing buddy, gearing, a VR-4 is supposedly to walk a base or SL turbo 5-speed after around 105, unless that person put a vr-4 tranny in and welded up the VCU

ahhhh yes i didnt think of that....

[Dark-Hawk]

Just curious but how old are you dude?

And also I'd go with a VR4

[hen04]

right now im 18, and i make about 1200 a month. if i get a vr4 i will keep it forever.

[golfpro]

Originally Posted by hen04

hello people,
for the past month or two ive been thinking about buying a 3000gt. but i dont know too much about the cars. But every time i see one i think: man i wish I had one. first i will have to say that i like highway racing, and i was wondering if the 3000gt will suit my needs.(nice takeoff and alot of high rpm power). i was wondering which model, sl or vr4, is better for street racing?? are the cars reliable in the long run? im hoping to find a good model for under $15,000. im asking will you please help my in this situation without bashing me for the question that i asked

Ah, the endless "VR4 vs. N/A debate." As a happy N/A owner (twice over) I can only address the reliability issue. Our cars have been a dream, but we were fortunate in that both the previous owners took very good care of the cars, and so have we. We've had no major maintenance expenses other than 60K's, and I had a rust hole develop in my down pipe and upgraded to a new one from 3SX. Other than that, it's just been fluids, brakes and tires. Normal wear and tear items. Yes, the N/A's can be very reliable if well maintained, just like any car.

I also own a '97 Eclipse GSX (turbo/AWD). Side by side with my SL, it's quicker off the line, but I can pull on it once I hit third gear. The GSX is an automatic, so it's an apple to oranges comparison, and it sure ain't a VR4. It too has been reliable, and was subject to the transfer case recall, but that was resolved by the PO. Other than that, all it's needed has been an alternator.

For racing, there's no doubt you want a VR4. That additional 100 horses makes all the difference. The downside is your only option is a previously owned car, and too often these car are driven hard by owners that may not have maintained them as they should/could have. The tempatation to drive them hard cannot be resisted. I dare you.

-golfpro

[Import Power]

SL's kick ass...
I dare anyone to step up

[GreekPower]

dude get a vr4 all the way so much more fun just watch the speeding tickets.