1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT Review
Price Estimate: $2,548 - $3,852

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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Eye-catching styling, Available AWD performance, standard antilock brakes.
Cons
- Muddled interior and high price.
What’s new
SL and VR-4 models get a standard power sunroof this year.
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1 listings
- 74,954 miles
- 17 City / 22 Hwy MPG, Manual
- Salvage Reseller North (1,208 mi away)
- Front seat upholster...
- Keyfob keyless entry
- Folding rear seats 5...
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Located in Marlboro, NY
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Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (17 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JA3AM44H6WY002442
Stock: 64317765
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Vehicle overview
There are many competent sports cars on the market today. They combine blazing speed with deft handling prowess and often luxurious interiors. While they all compete within the same segment, most have a distinct flavor all their own. Unfortunately for Mitsubishi, the 3000GT is showing its age in this day of the sports car resurgence, and good looks will take you only so far.
The 3000GT SL is powered by a twin- cam 3.0-liter V6 that pumps 222 horsepower through the front wheels. With the 3000GT's mass, the SL gets to 60 mph in a somewhat dawdley 8.5 seconds, but it shines brightly in the braking and cornering arenas; all at a $10,000 price advantage over its more muscular brother, the VR-4. Additionally, the SL comes with leather seating, standard. The base model produces a measly 161horsepower and 185 foot-pounds of torque, hardly more than the base Eclipse.
All-wheel drive, a twin-turbo V6 and gobs of torque characterize the 3000GT VR-4. The VR-4 offers blistering acceleration, but due to its hefty curb weight, suffers slight reductions in braking and cornering ability over the more subdued SL.
Inside, drivers are protected by dual airbags that reside in a scooped and binnacled dashboard that could double as the interior of the Batmobile. Generally, ergonomics are good, but we prefer a more restrained driving environment. Our advice? Shop the competition.
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota
$207/mo for 3000GT Base
3000GT Base
vs
$165/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Mitsubishi 3000GT Owner Reviews
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Fun to Drive
5 out of 5 starsAlex, 06/06/2010
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT 2dr Coupe
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.
Run Mustang Run
4.13 out of 5 starsownleewon, 12/11/2009
1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT 2dr Coupe
This is one of the best cars Mitsubishi has made. It is faster than the V6 and hangs with the V8 GT Mustang and it's only a 3.0 Liter V6 Engine. I love the way people turn to look at it.
Great Machine
4.63 out of 5 starsKnightstar, 03/25/2008
1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Turbo 2dr Coupe AWD
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!
3000GT SL DOHC 5 Speed
4.88 out of 5 starsbillman2, 12/11/2014
1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL 2dr Coupe
Solid car just hit 100K miles and still no rattles or noises and runs and shifts as new. It has good power with the 5 spd...much better than our Stealth R/T auto. Handling is very nice and tight if you upgrade the rear swaybar to the bigger Addco bar and it stll rides smooth unlike most sporty cars we've had. 60K maint is important since it's a quadcam engine the belt won't last forever.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT, so we've included reviews for other years of the 3000GT since its last redesign.
1998 3000GT Highlights
Hatchback
Base
Engine Type | Gas |
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Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $207/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 11.1 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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