I joined this forum just to post to some of these rediculous replies. Ive owned a 300zx Turbo, 1992 3000GT VR4, and a 1995 3000GT VR4. Let me tell you that the VR4 (stock) when properly driven will out corner (and out slalom - just check road and track) a Porsche 911. It will out accellerate Stock 5.0L and 4.7L Mustangs (not R) and is well matched against a Stock Vette (not Z06) off the line. For the guy with a Tahoe (by the way I've also driven one of those, but didn't mention it due to the fact there is no comparison). Your friend with the 3000GT doesn't know how to shift or properly launch for racing. Try racing him again. Let him rev up to 4500rpm and feather the clutch out to take off, then while maintaining 2000rpms while shifting, jam second, accel while feathering again. (he may need a short throw shifter to help him, my gen 1 VR4 had a very long throw. But, you wont have a chance in the tahoe. (A little clutch gets burned, but thats what racing is all about). Also, balding tires can be an advantage when dragging because you have more surface against the pavement, it would be a disadvantage in cornering. Its a lesson I learned with my first VR4. When compared to a stang or vette, the power to weight is fairly similar. Therefore a VR4 shouldn't get dogged by several car lengths. But because alot of people burn from a dead start (no or low revving) the 6cyl has little chance againt the 8cyl engines. But at 4500RPM when launching, the driver can barely hold onto the wheel. the AWD system distributes the power evenly between 4 wheels opposed to 2, allowing more power to be transferred to the pavement. I've had 2 VR4's and raced against everything I can find. Its true that these cars have been used mostly for Drag, which I consider a waste, but there is obviously a reason.
For anyone looking to buy a VR4, the Gen ones have lots of toys, but are a much rawer (less refined) version. They have ECS, Elec Exhaust, Act Aero, and the 2 bolt lower. With gen 2 they eliminated the ECS and Elec Exhaust (which only limited power and added weight!). They kept the active aero for the following 2 years and then nixed the spoiler (which is realistically only helpful on the rear end past 130mph). The Gen 2s received a shorter throw 6 speed with much smoother gearing, and a 4 bolt. For anyone looking to buy one, I suggest a gen 2 even though the the gen one seems cooler.
As for the AWD system not performing well, I've have gotten into some hairy situations, and the AWD/AWS system has compensated for almost every mistake I've made. The only thing you shouldn't try is controlled power sliding, The AWD/AWS over compensated and doesn't allow the car to truly go sideways in an even fashion, but if kicking out the rear on a sharp corner is all you are looking for...this is the car. I've driven many cars to the limits and a few beyond. Let me just tell you this car can scare you if you push it. At 130+ MPH This car has a little shake to it, but is overall very nimble and sturdy at that speed (Its optimum speed is in the 80-100mph range). Also at these speed most cars hoods begin to warp, but this one does not. Just be forewarned that at these speeds, bugs will dent the hood of you car and chip the paint. The way it is geared though (stock), to get over 150mph would require some work...or a very long straight away.
It a very nice Japanese Ferrari, seated amongst its peers the Supra TT, RX-7 TT, NSX, 300ZX TT and Skyline TT. Anyone who tries to compare it to anything American, especially a Truck, obviously has no idea. Even those who try to compare them to the EVO's or WRX's just han't driven a Japanese supercar (though the formentioned Rally cars are nice, they were never intended for GT Racing. I'm not here to bash Maros, Vettes, Stangs, but please, have you ever heard anyone compare a mustang (or Tahoe) to a Ferrari or Porsche?
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they run about the same as a 350z they do run high 13s. 
) but nonetheless it will beat my cousin 350z no doubt (stock).
