1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.0 from North America
Summary:
Sporty head-turner, drives great, very reliable
Faults:
Alternator was replaced after the vehicle was sitting for approximately 1 year (military deployment).
Power steering system developed a minor leak. Self repair performed on power steering line, approximately 2 hours of labor, $20 parts.
General Comments:
This vehicle handles surprisingly well. I am not at all a fan of front-wheel drive vehicles, however this car does quite well.
Very sporty, timeless look. The interior and exterior were very ahead of their time, and still have a relatively "modern" appearance.
Aside from very minor repairs, the vehicle has been extremely reliable. Throughout the duration of ownership, this vehicle has been driven hard in order to fully appreciate the performance. The vehicle has always taken it in its stride. The engine, transmission and clutch are all original at 148,000+ miles.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd January, 2015
3rd Aug 2026, 00:09
Most people haven't driven a variety of cars. And even if they have, often don't get to drive them on roads that reveal how good or bad the car's handling, gearing or performance is. Those living in vast urban environments (which is where you find these sorts of cars) will drive maybe 90% of the time on flat, smooth, often straight roads peppered with traffic lights; higher speed motorway drives are still fairly ideal because of the design of the roadway. Still, it's their review, their experience with the car in their turf.
3rd Aug 2026, 05:58
The best analogy in ‘95 especially to a FWD manual car would be a Nissan Maxima, not a Camry or Accord. Especially in that era, those were fun cars. I’d argue despite being FWD, the manual and a decently preppy V6 made those more fun to drive than 90% of mid-line cars made in the past 10 years.
1st Aug 2026, 20:07
Reviews such as this reveal those who’ve never driven a variety of cars. A turbo-less 3000GT is a heavy car, with a FWD bias and similar power to a V6 Camry or Accord. Despite how it looks, it performs little better than a midsize family sedan. The twin turbo models are the only ones worthy of excitement.