1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT - This car awesome.
I purchased my Danube Blue 3000GT about six months ago from the original owner. It is the automatic SL model. I would like to have a VR4, however, this car has only 49k miles and it is mint. I couldn't pass it up. I went ahead and did the 60k service and added 18" rims and Yokohama tires. This car gets more looks than anything I've ever driven. Not a day goes by without a compliment. Yes, the SL version could use more HP but, I'm 60 years old, so I don't have the need for speed that I once had. I absolutely love this car and if you can find an unmolested one, I highly recommend it.
I purchased my Danube Blue 3000GT about six months ago from the original owner. It is the automatic SL model. I would like to have a VR4, however, this car has only 49k miles and it is mint. I couldn't pass it up. I went ahead and did the 60k service and added 18" rims and Yokohama tires. This car gets more looks than anything I've ever driven. Not a day goes by without a compliment. Yes, the SL version could use more HP but, I'm 60 years old, so I don't have the need for speed that I once had. I absolutely love this car and if you can find an unmolested one, I highly recommend it.
Japan's automotive design is usually driven by the pursuit of efficiency, agility and lightness. At the same time, however, there's a definite obsession with technology: making everything electronic, inventing neat new gadgets and generally providing complex answers to simple questions. For a perfect example of the latter philosophy, look no further than the Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Arriving just in time for the early 1990s sports car revolution, the 3000GT showed up carrying a great big load of stuff, especially in top-line VR-4 trim. To wit: a 24-valve V6 with dual overhead camshafts and twin... (more)
Japan's automotive design is usually driven by the pursuit of efficiency, agility and lightness. At the same time, however, there's a definite obsession with technology: making everything electronic, inventing neat new gadgets and generally providing complex answers to simple questions. For a perfect example of the latter philosophy, look no further than the Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Arriving just in time for the early 1990s sports car revolution, the 3000GT showed up carrying a great big load of stuff, especially in top-line VR-4 trim. To wit: a 24-valve V6 with dual overhead camshafts and twin turbochargers. Electronically adjustable suspension. Four-wheel drive. Four-wheel steering. A limited-slip differential. Front and rear spoilers that extend at 50 mph and retract at 30. Even the exhaust note could be customized with the flip of a switch.
Of all the above features, the twin turbos and all-wheel drive left the strongest impressions. Three-hundred horsepower let the 3000GT VR-4 run with the fastest sports cars of its day, and the security of four driven wheels put it at ease doing so. Strong grip, strong brakes and styling that turned heads for nine straight years rounded out the package. The Mitsubishi 3000GT, along with its Dodge counterpart, the Stealth, got respect.
But Mitsubishi's full load of technology sure resulted in a full load of car. At 3,800 pounds, the 3000GT VR-4 significantly outweighed every competitor and had the most pronounced frontal weight bias. Many drivers also felt its steering and shifter were vague, and its chassis less connected than other sports cars'. Furthermore, no one seemed to find much value in most of the electronics, and no one over 6 feet tall could sit up straight.
As a choice for a used sport coupe or convertible, the Mitsubishi 3000GT is either a poser or a serious performance car, with a wide gulf between the two. Base and SL models look flashy but don't provide performance matching their looks. In VR-4 guise, the 3000GT is a car with serious speed, style and several fun little toys. Just know that: 1) Fun little toys have a habit of breaking; and 2) Unless all-wheel drive is a strong preference, more satisfying '90s-era experiences await the discerning driver in the form of the BMW M3, Mazda RX-7 and Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo.
The only major problem with them is their weight, they are really heavy, 4wd and 4ws is expensive and heavy. vr4's have amazing acceleration but I have never heard of any mechanical problems with the tranny or any other part for that matter.
The only major problem with them is their weight, they are really heavy, 4wd and 4ws is expensive and heavy. vr4's have amazing acceleration but I have never heard of any mechanical problems with the tranny or any other part for that matter.
1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT - Amazing, Fun to Drive, Fast, Rare
I absolutely love this vehicle. Everywhere I go, heads are turned and people are wondering what kind of vehicle it is. This car is fast and in Japan it is nicknamed the "fire breather". The body style is so unique; unlike the Dodge Stealth this thing is sleek, roomy, and you have enough space to fit up to three people 6'3" in the back (no joke). I would recommend this car to everybody I know and everybody I will meet in the future. It handles like a puma getting ready to pounce, and takes off like a lion hunting its prey. The only downside is if you drive it like a maniac you are going to burn an entire tank in only a few days. The transmission feels smooth. The powered options are far ahead of its time. The A/C always blows ice cold in minutes, and the heat gets to perfect temp just a... (more)
I absolutely love this vehicle. Everywhere I go, heads are turned and people are wondering what kind of vehicle it is. This car is fast and in Japan it is nicknamed the "fire breather". The body style is so unique; unlike the Dodge Stealth this thing is sleek, roomy, and you have enough space to fit up to three people 6'3" in the back (no joke). I would recommend this car to everybody I know and everybody I will meet in the future. It handles like a puma getting ready to pounce, and takes off like a lion hunting its prey. The only downside is if you drive it like a maniac you are going to burn an entire tank in only a few days. The transmission feels smooth. The powered options are far ahead of its time. The A/C always blows ice cold in minutes, and the heat gets to perfect temp just as quick. This car is INCREDIBLE.
I took this car to a beach in Caseville Michigan. Everybody there loved it, and it quickly became the hit of the beach.
I took this car to a beach in Caseville Michigan. Everybody there loved it, and it quickly became the hit of the beach.
Everywhere I go people ask me what kind of car it is, everybody wants one afterwards, and nobody knows how to get one. This thing is cool. The price for the v6 twin turbo is very affordable if you know where to look, and the discontinued model is sure to keep its value and only raise in the future with good TLC.
Everywhere I go people ask me what kind of car it is, everybody wants one afterwards, and nobody knows how to get one. This thing is cool. The price for the v6 twin turbo is very affordable if you know where to look, and the discontinued model is sure to keep its value and only raise in the future with good TLC.
This thing is a cop magnet, every cop knows you after a while just because it sticks out like a sore thumb. Even going 3 under the speed limit you feel like you are speeding because you only have 5 inches of space underneath you. You bottom out in almost every driveway (home or business) and it gets mediocre gas mileage at best.
This thing is a cop magnet, every cop knows you after a while just because it sticks out like a sore thumb. Even going 3 under the speed limit you feel like you are speeding because you only have 5 inches of space underneath you. You bottom out in almost every driveway (home or business) and it gets mediocre gas mileage at best.
1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT - My father's gift
This is my father's favorite car. It is very comfortable for me and it is my favorite car.
This is my father's favorite car. It is very comfortable for me and it is my favorite car.
Traveling to school with the car.
Traveling to school with the car.
I really enjoy this car. I had a 3000GT in college, gave it to my brother and now five years later I purchased another. I really enjoy just about everything about the car. If you're able, ensure you have records of all the maintenance done to the vehicle. It seems as if you can't fix anything on this vehicle for less than $1,000 unless you can do it yourself (engine has to be pulled to do almost anything). That said, if you can find a good one with paperwork showing the 60K and 120K (if required) go for it! Something to look out for is for 2nd gear synchro's tend to wear out. Fixable, but ... (more)
I really enjoy this car. I had a 3000GT in college, gave it to my brother and now five years later I purchased another. I really enjoy just about everything about the car. If you're able, ensure you have records of all the maintenance done to the vehicle. It seems as if you can't fix anything on this vehicle for less than $1,000 unless you can do it yourself (engine has to be pulled to do almost anything). That said, if you can find a good one with paperwork showing the 60K and 120K (if required) go for it! Something to look out for is for 2nd gear synchro's tend to wear out. Fixable, but again about $1,200. Who ever said that they can fix one for under that did it themselves or never owned one.
The only major problem with them is their weight. They are really heavy, 4wd is expensive and heavy. They have amazing acceleration, but I have never heard of any mechanical problems with the tranny or any other part for that matter.
The only major problem with them is their weight. They are really heavy, 4wd is expensive and heavy. They have amazing acceleration, but I have never heard of any mechanical problems with the tranny or any other part for that matter.
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