1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL from North America - Comments

Idle air flow servo malfunction; caused erratic idle and surge under no engine load. Inexpensive, simple fix.

Just don't hit anything: headlight assembly, $550.00!! Can only be ordered from factory in colour to match automobile.

What can I say? It looks like a supermodel. Gorgeous curves and lines, with just enough wings and spoilers to be tastefully gaudy.

Non-turbo engine makes 222HP, which is enough to provoke the car into illegal speeds dangerously quickly.

Great grand touring car with power leather seats, adjustable suspension, sunroof, ice cold A/C, heated mirrors, and sweet sound system.

Still looking for a bit more power, but for now, she'll be more than adequate...

Hi, how are you today? My name is Jason. I've been in the market a couple weeks now looking at the SL models between 94-97 and it definetly is the kind of car that I want and will get in a few weeks. My question to you is that do you have any advice as far as keeping the maintence levels down to a minimal... in other words Steven, besides consistent oil changes, what are all the things you take care of on a routine basis with your 3000. Please email me at mirage97_@hotmail.com when you get some time. Thanx.

- Jason.

Surprising how many visitors to this site think that Steven writes ALL the reviews; he would have to have quite a large garage to own all these vehicles!

Yes...My dad is looking at this type of vehicle.. We have heard that it is extremely expensive to replace any part of the vehicle... I would like to know your advice sence you own one.. Please e-mail me at D_orteg_2005@yahoo.com for any information when you get time please. Thank you for your time.

What I would suggest is Making sure you have an Extended service contract for atleast 2 years from the time you buy the car.

Now I wonder if it would be valid, since they stopped making Gts in 1999.

Re: Buying extended warranty (service contract) for Mitsu 3000GT SL. Yes - you are correct - this vehicle can be extremely expensive to maintain if you need replacement of key parts. I understand repairing the auto transmission alone can cost you almost the book value of a early-mid 90's GT. Most of these 3000GT's have mucho miles on them and a service contract company isn't likely to write you a policy unless the mileage is on the low side (<80K). IT will be expensive, however, so check before you buy (~$2K for 2 years). I had a '94 SL which was OK, but was disappointed in the numb handling and power. The heavy curb weight drags it down quite a bit. Test drove a '97 SL and same story. This thing needed a bigger, more powerful engine, like the 3.5L Nismo used in the Z car. Styling, however, even this long after it's been discontinued, is still one of the hottest to ever come out of Japan, IMO.

I own a 1995 Dodge Stealth, which is virtually identical to the 3000 GT and comes out of the same Mitsubishi factory in Japan. These are well-made cars that are very reliable over the long term - right up there with the best Hondas and Toyotas.

Don't be frightened by the cost of parts, you won't be buying them often. In addition there are a few owners' club websites where you can source parts inexpensively, a fraction of the cost of dealers' parts. Two to check out are: www.3si.org and www.team3s.com.

I would avoid the AWD Turbo models: both the automatic and manual transmissions tend to require rebuilds after a number of years. I have the 222-hp front-drive model (with a 5-spd stick) and it's served me extremely well.

Hi my name is corey and I am looking at a 1999 mitsubishi 3000gt SL right now and I was wondering how high the insurance rates are for them. please email me back at bennferd@hotmail.com.

Thanks.

I'm lookin to buy an 3000gt sl model for 10,000 that only have 43,000 miles on it. and I wanna know if it worth it and I was plannin on puttin an supercharger in it becuz the price for the vr-4 model was 6 grand more and had bout 20,000 more miles and I found a superchanger kit for 700 and I wanted to know what else do I have to finish the superchager install -e mail me back @ mr.gambino1981@hotmail.com or even better you can add me to yahoo or hotmail with mr.gambino1981@hotmail.com or mr.gambino1981@yahoo.com ty.

I'm looking at a 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL model. I am 18 years old and I'm wondering what my insurance rates would range from. If you have any ideas e-mail me at nick-piper@hotmail.com.