1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 review from North America
"Very fast and an awesome car if you can afford it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Stock Clutch failed at 75k. Then the transmission needed a rebuild at 78k.
General comments?
This car has awesome acceleration off the line. If you drive the speed limit than there probably isn't a car around (including the exotics) that you can't keep up with or surpass from 0-60. Yes it is that fast! Downside is the car is has a very expensive upkeep and aftermarket parts are a challenge to obtain. Corners very well. Weight is an Issue with this vehicle. It's a very heavy sports car (approximately 3800 lbs).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L Twin turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi 3000GT |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2006 |