1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL from North America - Comments

The clutch went out at 103000 miles. This was about $600.

The water pump went out at 95000 miles. This was about $450.

I have had minor electrical problems.

The spark plugs and wires were changed and upgraded at 100000 miles. This was about $170.

Seats have began to show a little wear, not major negative.

The car is a chick magnet. Ever since I have gotten it, the number of women requesting my company has increased considerably.

I wash for some more power. The 222hp that the V6 pumps is decent and I can outrun most "Fast and Furious" amateurs.

The handling is great. I can corner at high speeds and it handles like it is on rails. The only set back with that is the uncomfortable feeling when the front end begins to lose traction. The reason for this is the front wheel drive, which I don't understand why Mitsubishi chose for this system for the 3000GT.

The seats sit well and it isn't a bad "trip taker" for you and one passenger. The back seats are a joke however, only kids and small cargo can fit comfortably.

The exhaust could have a little more rumble, but still has a low mumble that doesn't sound too much like a "grocery getter".

I wish that performance upgrades were a bit cheaper for the car, when you do actually find them.

This car is not for a family, or an older gentleman or lady. But it fits most ideas of a mid-life crisis car for a man. Or, the car is nearly the perfect bachelor ride. I want Mitsubishi to begin making the car again. I think they could be quite successful with a newer and faster 3000GT.

Zzzzzz It's a V6... removing the plenum exposes 3 more spark plugs in the back, please study this more (person who left comment before me)

Very true. I feel sorry for that first guy who thought that it was a in line six...

I agree with the writer of the article about wanting Mitsubishi to start making them again, but with a few changes.

1. Make it lighter. Self explanatory.

2. Selectable AWD/ RWD. Launch it from the lights at insane speeds or smoke it up till the tyres pop.

3. Go back to the original styling. I love the ferrari look, and the 'face lift' model looks too boring for me.

4. Either make the rear seats usable or remove them. They are taking up space and precious weight.

5. Make it cheaper to fix. I know this one will spark arguments, but the fact remains that if a car is difficult to work on, more time will be spent, which means more cash going into the mechanic's pocket (great for us by the way). Really simple things like making bolts easier to access will save massive amounts of time and money.

Please don't get me wrong, I love these cars, they are the sexiest you can get without going Italian, and the engines are veritable powerplants. I reckon all that is needed is a few refinements here and there, and Mitsuishi will have a real supercar slayer.

I agree, the car is awesome! The car would benefit from and RWD system due to its hard to get to belt system. This in turn would give the car an easier repair.

They should bring it back. Redesigned new turbos, give it a lot of new upgrades. No more 60k services... way too much.