1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 from North America - Comments

I have had nothing go wrong with this car since I have had it.

This is a beautiful car that people stare at when you pass them. The acceleration is amazing and the handling is even better. This car will go zero to sixty in under five seconds. This car is all-wheel-drive and features an all-wheel-steering system. The cabin is very nice with an optional ten disc disc changer. The air-conditioning is the best I have ever seen. The back seat is really tight and not suitable for adults. This is the best car I have ever owned. It only cost me $17,000.

Hi. I am very interested in the 3000gt, but am confused as to which model had the flap headlights (I really don't like the way the other kinds look.) Could you please tell me if yours is it? Thank you.

The 1991-93 models had retractable, or "flap" headlights. Also, I believe they made 20 less horsepower in the VR-4 models and had a 5-speed transmission, whereas the 1994 and up models had a 6-speed.

The 1991 to 1993 VR-4 was less powerful, but was faster in general because of the 5 speed manual Getrag transmission. I agree with your choice concerning the headlights and your decision to get a 3000GT VR-4. Thanks for listening.

I'm looking to buy a new car and just have a question about the reliability and maintenance costs. my budget is about 4000, and there are a few VR-4s on the market with about 150K miles for 3500-4000, which I consider extremely cheap. I'm just wondering if you think it's a smart buy, considering that once I buy the car and register it, I won't really have much money to throw down for repairs/maintenance in the near future. in other words, how much problems has your car given you, and how much have you had to spend on non-regularly scheduled maintenance? any info would be much appreciated. thanks.

If you found a Vr-4 for that low I would have a mechanic check it out before you buy it, something is obviously wrong with it. Things to check on: drive train, front and rear wheels match, get a carfax report check for major accidents, and most of all check the engine it runs about $5400 for a rebuild on this car.

I've owned 3 VR-4's and let me give all of you some advice. Even if taken care of, anything over 100k miles is a risk to buy. Every 60k they need a tune-up which will run over $1200 at an authorized dealer. 91-93 transmissions are notorious for breaking. Nothing, I repeat nothing on this car can be fixed cheap, even if you can do the work yourself. Its called a 3000 because if something breaks, the parts to replace it are $3000 and they have to be shipped in from 3000 miles away. OK, that's a bit of a stretch, but you get the point. Also, tires... you should replace all 4 at a time since its AWD and even if you buy super cheap walmart tires, you're looking at at least $500 for ones that will fit stock rims and speed rating. Anyone really interested in these cars should go to www.3si.org. Its the best and there are thousand of 3000/stealth owners who can answer any other questions. Good luck finding your own, IMO they're one of the best cars ever built.