Used 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1997 3000GT, so we've included reviews for other years of the 3000GT since its last redesign.
3000GT VR4
3000GT/VR4, 08/16/2010
1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo 2dr Coupe AWD
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I really enjoy this car. I had a 3000GT in college, gave it to my brother and now 5 years later I purchased another. I really enjoy just about everything about the car. If able ensure you have records of all the maintenance done to the vehicle. It seems as if you can't fix anything on this vehicle for less than $1,000 unless you can do it yourself (engine has to be pulled to do almost anything). That said, if you can find a good one with paperwork showing the 60K and 120K (if required) go for it! Something to look out for is for 2nd gear synchro's tend to wear out. Fixable, but again about $1,200. Who ever said that they can fix one for under that did it themselves or never owned one.
Fun to Drive
Alex, 06/06/2010
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT 2dr Coupe
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
Second Mitsubishi 3000 GT I've owned. The body is beautiful, slick and aerodynamic. The interior panel with amazing display. More fun to drive than my other 2 newer and more expensive vehicles.
Great Machine
Knightstar, 03/25/2008
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo 2dr Coupe AWD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Mits came up with a solid winner with this car. Even though it is a little heavy with AWD and all wheel steering, acceleration is fierce at 5.3 sec/>60 mph. The VR-4 is well built and very dependable. I bought mine new and has 71,000 miles now. Although the car is expensive, you get more than you paid for. Even in wet weather, the car never fish tails or slips its tracking around corners, thanks to AW steering. Yes, the rear wheels turn up to 15 degrees in proportion to the front wheels steering. The 320 HP rating can be increased relatively cheaply w/intake and exhaust mods to 400 HP!
VR-4, A greats sports car for all season
Wiff Peterson, 06/04/2002
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo 2dr Coupe AWD
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd VR-4, having previously owned a 93 Dodge Stealth RT only to trade it in on this VR-4 when it reached 110,000 miles. I'm up to 92,000 on this machine and it's been every bit as great as my Stealth. New 18 inch wheels with high performance tires on this model not so great in snow (live on steep hill in New England) so have backup 17 inch wheels with snows for winter, making perfect year round sports car. Great performance & reliability (one of the few reliable sports cars). Totally predictable handling under all circumstances (have had on track at Watkins Glen). Absolutely no problems over two cars and now 200,000 miles plus combined.
Not as pleased
Daniel Schier, 01/13/2004
1996 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 2dr Coupe
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I agree with most of what has been posted regarding the reliability and handling. Pick-up kind of lags though. Suprisingly, I really don't like driving it too much-I prefer to drive my 4Runner! I'm 6' and I feel too tall for this car. It's hard to get in and out of, the roof is too low, and the visibility out isn't great-especially when you shine up the dash. It reflects into the windshield. Also many of the interior plastic bits have broken. I mainly am displeased with the interior. Outside it looks pretty sharp.
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