Hey folks,
I bought a 2003 VTR back in March that I originally planned to take to track days. However, I've changed my mind and feel like i'd get more enjoyment in putting one of these old buckets back to like new condition, and cherish it, especially as they're getting harder to find now. I've always loved these little cars, so unless a nice VTS comes up for sale within a reasonable distance/price, I'm gonna stick with the R. it's a minter underneath, 84,000 miles, no rot whatsoever under the boot, sills or front struts, and the old guy who owned it before me had it for almost 10 years.
My first saxo:
A little daily driver I had last year:
The new VTR:
For context, the current daily driver (I still prefer the Saxo
):
So far it's had a new starter motor, cambelt and water pump, a full service, and a set of Team Dynamics 1.2's. The interior is also stripped but I'm going to put it all back I've decided. All it needs is a new front wing as it's bubbling near the front.