1998 Mitsubishi 3000GT consumer reviews

I had 2 I think pearl white, 1998 Automatic course I didn’t have problems because it was years ago! & the red I think was 91 base lights flip up another thing I didn’t like I didn’t like it has much bad feeling about it that why I bought pearl white

I currently own a base model 1998 3000gt and It’s my daily driver. It’s a great car to own. It’s all around good in gas mileage , very quick for the sohc non turbo (mines a 5 speed). Great appearance inside and out, eye catching, people ask about it all the time. It’s been a extremely reliable vehicle for me. I’ve enjoyed owning this vehicle and recommend it.

Best Car - Design was ahead of its time. I put in a new Kenwood stereo with Apple Car and GPS, SIRIUS, many other touch screen functions. Twin Turbo. The starter screeches for a second on starting car, but this is rather new and I have no plans to swap it out at this time. No Major mechanical or body issues, as this is a great car in great shape for 21 years old.

Outstanding performance in this car would make a perfect race car or drift car first thing I would do would put slanted a orange and a frames in it to make it slide smoother with rinsing expansion and small Tire dots

I've owned my 95 pearl white VR-4 for 8 years now and it's been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. This car is not for the faint of heart. You have to love this car enough not to flinch when the $5000 repair bill comes in. They are expensive to maintain! And maintain them you must of you want to avoid catastrophic failures. These cars were packed with all the latest technology of the day: Twin cam, twin turbo, twin intercooler, V6. AWD, All wheel steering, 6 speed manual, 320hp, active aero, automatic climate control with an animated, full color LCD display, power seat, leather....the list goes on. All this stuff is fantastic when working, but after 20 years there is a good chance a lot of this stuff can break down. The main mechanical issues are spun rod bearings from oil starvation due to a dented oil pan. So check that before you buy. Also the transmission synchros tend to wear out quickly. That aside, it's an absolute blast to drive! It is the most underrated sports car to come out of Japan in the 90s. With the small turbos that boost at 2000 rpm and the awd, this car rockets off the line! You do start to feel the 3,700 lb weight of the thing at higher speeds. Handling is fantastic for a car this heavy! It has predictable understeer when pushed to the limits, but the awd and aws provides unyielding grip on the corners. The styling is unique with a coke bottle like silhouette and air scoops in the front and on the side rocker panels. Is has a lot of unusual styling ques, fake plastic rear quarter windows displaying a twin turbo sticker were used to cover the large B pillars. The scoops in the side rocker panels and the rear splitter are fake. Also there are 2 blisters on the hood that were needed to clear the shock towers. It's almost like the engineering and design teams missed all their pre production meetings and ended up just tacking this stuff on as an afterthought. The result is a busy design, but it works and makes for an eye catching exterior. The car is over 6ft wide and has a very aggressive stance. The cockpit is pure luxury with supple gathered leather seats and door cards. The soft, sculpted plastic surrounds the driver and and passenger as the doors melt seamlessly into the very high dash. There is a large arching binnacle carved in front of the driver which houses giant, easy to read gauges. To the right, the dash curves in towards the driver and 3 smaller binnacles house gauges that point towards the driver like a triple gauge shotgun. The centerpiece of the sculpture is most beautiful auto climate control screen you will ever see. The full color lcd display is large and bright with animated effects for the different zones. The stock infinity radio provides crisp sound and even has an equalizer. My only complaint is the buttons are scattered randomly about the cabin and some are out of site and hard to reach behind the steering wheel. The 6 speed shifts are short but not very crisp. This can be remedied by replacing the bushings with solid brass and installing a short shifter. This has become a very rare Japanese gem so get one before prices start to climb. Also spend the extra money to get a clean, low mileage example like I did, you'll thank me later!

This is a great investment opportunity as these japanese super cars are becoming highly sought after while becoming impossible to find. I had one and is gorgeous. You should add it on your must have list!

I purchased my factory stock white 1995 Base 3000gt with the 220 horsepower DOHC 24v V6 and 5 speed manual gearbox a few months ago for $5,000 and have since had no issues. I have replaced the small, dated looking stock wheels and some other cosmetics to brinf it up to date a little bit and It turns heads and receives compliments regularly. This car performs better than most economy sport coupes and a few early sports cars but If you're looking for straight line performance you should invest in the VR4 varient. Acceleration feels somewhat dated and it takes around mid 6 seconds to reach 60mph stock (mine has been lightly modified). The car handles incredibly around corners dry. However, because of its FF layout it performs pathetically in the snow. Interior comfort is surprisingly good for a 20 year old car and holds you in place well around corners, yet the cloth seats are lackluster in the looks department. The steering wheel and gear lever feel firm and it slides into gear with ease, if a bit notchy at times. The material used in the interior seems as it will last forever. Very little cheap plastic used. gauge setup on the dash gives the car a sportier, high performance feel. Overall I would recommend this car to young enthusiasts who are fond of early Japanese Sport and GT cars who don't have all that much to spend.

I have owned this car for 4 years, and am glad to say it has been a great car to take on road trips, and drives well in the snow. I have replaced the window regulators, and the clutch was replaced at 152,000 miles. It is a bit different than regular clutches, because it is a hydraulic clutch, but once you get used to it - it's great! The paint on it is Blue/Black Metallic, it looks kind of purple - blue in the sun, and black during cloudy days.

this has been a great reliable car. i have owned it as second owner for 17 years. it has lived in Erie PA and can plow through a lot of snow as long as it has the snow tires on. very comfortable to drive and nice to look at. i really love this car and never wanted to get rid of it. now it is starting to get some rust and show its age which makes me sad. i feel safer in this car in the winter in bad weather than most cars. it does not fishtail or slide on the ice as long as it has the snow tires on.

Strong body structure with a solid quiet ride, really tight in the turns if you add the larger Addco rear swaybar, decent power and mpg. Great reliability if kept seviced.. 60K service is important on quad cam engines. Only issue we had in 80k miles was drivers window regulator.