Used 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT Hatchback Consumer Reviews
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1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
I have not had any bad experiences my 3000GT yet. It performs well, and IS an eye catcher. I have always wanted a VR4. I've heard some of the stories about some owners having some major problems with their cars, but 90 percent of these owners are people who chose to modify their cars, and anywhere from 20 to 80 percent of the engine components are no longer stock engine parts. There's nothing wrong with doing mods, but remember, if you are going to comment on a vehicle's reliability, it should be one that is stock.
I love & hate my VR4
What I love: The control and performance in all types of weather, especially bad weather. It is difficult to break the tires loose in pouring rain and near impossible in dry conditions. With good tires, even snow and ice do not take away confidence. Sensible upgrades and strict maintenance have kept my VR4 reliable and safe. It's always been fun for me to outrun, outcorner or outbrake other cars with over confident owners. For over thirteen years I haven't been able to find a more capable car that sells for less than $100K. What I hate: Self-serving Mitsubishi warranty reps and irresponsible company policies. The fact that nobody makes a comparable car that sells for under $100K.
3000gt vr4
The best part about this car is that few cars under $100,000 can keep up to it in a straight line or in the corners. It has been reliable only after I fixed it myself.
Waited a Long Time
I've waited along time to buy another sports type car. I've looked through auto trader type magazines for months looking for that "best bang for your buck" car. I've finaly found it, a one owner 163,000 mile 3000GT 5 speed. For only $3,600 I get to drive a car with Ferrari type styling, Honda reliabilty, Toyota gas mileage, and American seat of the pants fun. Oh I forgot the radio stinks.
The only import I will own
I have had nothing but fun with this vehicle the exotic feel with the domestic pricing (until it comes to parts and labor for those who arent mechanically inclined.)and not to mention the looks you get from people and comments that makes you a proud 3000gt owner. Very potent 3liter DOHC V6 and 5 speed tranny
a keeper
parts for this car are very expensive but the car has been good to me as it needs nothing and i get compliments on it almost daily, i wouldn't trade it for anything
I would do it again
I have owned this car for 10 years, cleaned and polished it regularly, maintained it religiously and enjoyed it thoroughly. This car is eye-candy and it still turns heads. Mechanically it is still reliable, but I had to replace the transmission and clutch (at 95K miles). I am keeping the car because I cannot find one that I like any better.
You will never go back to any other car.
After owning my Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 (a 1991, a 1994, and now a 1993), it seems like all other sports cars under $100,000 aren't up to the task of dealing with a +10 year old overweight luxury sports car. If you are lucky enough to come across a smartly modified 3/S Twin Turbo prepare to get humbled. The exterior is sharp and aggresive, the interior is open with exotic curves, and the gearing in the 1st generations are very long to accommodate the small fast spooling stock twin turbos that create the wide powerband. these cars reliability is only as good as the previous owner, a true sports car deserves true maintenance.
best car on earth :)
my first and ONLY car!! it's the sexiest car out there and i would NEVER trade it for anything in the world. i love absolutely everything about it. i'm a bad grl in a badass car :)
100% Recommended
The control, reliability, and overall interior and exterior perfectness of the car make it a keeper. Well worth putting a new engine in when the time comes -it's at 173K now and still starting and running perfectly. It will be a while before the time comes to replace the engine. I drive mine in town only from September to June, and summer months are spent driving up and down the west coast of USA, without incident. Just change the oil and it's ready to go, even at the 9 years old it is. No leaks anywhere, no lose parts making any noises, no electrical issues, just perfect as day one.