1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL V6 DOHC from North America

Summary:

Cool and reliable

Faults:

Door molding clip broken. Keeps hitting the fender (making the door difficult to open).

Front speakers blown.

Glove Box broken (drops all the way).

General Comments:

Plenty of "get-up-and-go".

Tons of compliments.

Handles like a dream even at high (100+) speeds.

At 3,500 pounds, it's too heavy for any hard-core street racing.

No cargo room.

Excellent braking.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 20th July, 2004

1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT vr-4 spyder 3.0 liter twin turbocharged from North America

Summary:

Only car in the world with retractable hardtop all wheel drive, all wheel steering and twin turbos

Faults:

There have been no problems. The prior owner took excellent care of the car and had it serviced regularly.

General Comments:

The acceleration is fantastic.

The car handles like it is on rails

The retractable hardtop is a show stopper

The paint is new looking and glossy

No one can believe the car is not new

The interior is cockpit like

The seats fit very well and the power side bolsters are a nice touch

The climate control works perfectly

The rear seat is for show only

The infinity sound system is excellent even with the top down

The gas mileage averages 20 miles per gallon

The styling is timeless on the car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 28th May, 2003

10th Sep 2004, 12:46

SURE!!! '03 Cobra > You.

2nd Mar 2005, 20:57

Yea, like anyone would buy a poor excuse for a car like the mustang over a vr4... get real...

19th Oct 2005, 20:53

With regard to the above comments, a cobra isn't exactly in the same league as a vr-4, or rather a vr-4 is not in the same league as a cobra. The comparison makes little sense because the cars are nothing alike. In terms of design ingenuity I believe the vr-4 does win over the mustang though, because it not only closes the horsepower gap with a turbo, but also mitigates the turbo's primary weakness, lag, with a twin turbo. Mitsubishi packed quite a few nifty gadgets into the 3000GT, especially the vr-4 and it is my personal opinion that all of these features allow a V6 like 3000GT VR-4 to not only give a mustang V8 a run for its money, but beat it. In the same way that the GSX is so impressive with its powerful combination of turbo and 4 wheel drive, the VR-4 is formidable machine. In all honesty, I personally think a better rival for this car is the supra, assuming both are unmodified mind you.

11th Feb 2007, 01:21

This is an amazing car I got it a year ago and i never want to get rid of it. It handles like a dream. I will never get rid of this car even if it dies on me and becomes no use to me anymore i will still keep it. It is such an amazing car!

1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 3.1 from North America

Summary:

One butt kicking head turner, but buy a VR-4!

Faults:

Sadly, the transmission went out at about 135,000. Cost to repair, $2,245. The 400 transmission in my Corvette only cost $737.00, that was including labor.

The car eats front brakes for snacks, of course I drive it pretty hard at times.

The plugs for the 3000gt cost about $15.00 a piece, air filter, another $35.00. Even simple things like a corner light bulb are very expensive for this car, $5.00 each. The handle for the sunroof, has a plastic gear in it for lifting and lowering the sunroof. It just recently gave out on me. I took the handle assembly apart and found the gear. Simple little piece, thought it might cost a few dollars to replace. Naaaaaaaaa!!! I called the dealer for the replacement cost, I was told I could not buy just the little plastic piece. Seems you have to buy a whole new assembly, including a new crank handle for the small sum of $297.00. Talk about a rip off!!!

I was involved in a few minor accidents with the car, all front damage. Corner lamp cover cost me $67.00 at the dealership. The front bumper damage cost just over $600.00 to replace. Are you ready for this? The right side headlamp cost me $548.00 to replace and if the color of your car is not in stock, then add several weeks to order.

General Comments:

This car does not hold it's value at all. I paid $14,000.00 for the car just a little over two years ago, now it is worth about $5,000.00. Even if I had fewer miles on it, the value at best would be about $7,000.00.

I often wonder why I bought this car and sold my vette. Okay, I'll tell you. I can drive for hours and sometimes even days, before I see another 3000gt and the constant stare from other drivers makes the cost worth it all.

I would tell anyone thinking of buying one to go ahead and get it. Just make sure you have plenty of cash in your savings account before you do. This is not a car for the minumin wage earner.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 14th March, 2003

26th Apr 2003, 23:18

I'm not sure what this person has done with their car, but I'm sure it's not take care of it. Seems they have had more of their fair share of accidents, but I've never seen or heard of a car needing this much maintenance ever. Perhaps they should purchase a horse next time. You can always shoot the horse at the expense of a bullet.