1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt problems
The Mitsubishi 3000GT is a front-engine, all-wheel/front-wheel drive grand touring/sports car manufactured and marketed by Mitsubishi from 1990 until 2000 over three different generations. Manufactured in a three-door hatchback coupé body style in Nagoya, Japan, the 2+2 four-seaters were marketed in the Japanese domestic market (JDM) as the GTO, and globally as 3000GT. In North America, it was sold both as the Mitsubishi 3000GT (1991–1999) and the Dodge Stealth (1991–1996), a badge engineered, mechanically identical captive import. As a collaborative effort between Chrysler and Mitsubishi Motors, Chrysler was responsible for the Stealth's exterior styling.
The car was based on Mitsubishi's Sigma/Diamante and retained their transverse mounted 3-liter, 24-valve V6 engines and front-wheel-drive layout. The GTO's engines were naturally aspirated or with twin-turbochargers and were also available with active aerodynamics (automatically adjusting front and rear spoilers), four-wheel-steering, full-time all-wheel-drive and adaptive suspension.
Mitsubishi marketed a retractable hardtop variant, which were engineered and converted from coupé models in California by ASC, and sold as the GT Spyder or VR4 Spyder for model years 1993–1995. These were the first fully automated retractable hardtop marketed since the 1959 Ford Skyliner.
The JDM model took its name from the Galant GTO, a two-door hardtop coupé marketed by the company in the early 1970s, which in turn took its name from the Ferrari 250 GTO, short for Gran Turismo Omologata – "Omologata" signifying that it met motorsport homologation requirements.
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Common 1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt problems
The 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT has several common problems based on complaints from owners.
The car's throttle cable can loosen over time, necessitating adjustments under the hood to pick up the slack.
Power window motors are another common problem, requiring replacement or repair.
The electrical system, particularly the battery, has also been a source of complaints, with some owners reporting issues as early as 12,000 miles.
Finally, the car's manual transmission has been known to have issues, with some owners reporting problems as early as 20,000 miles.
In summary, the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT has several common problems, including issues with the automatic transmission, sunroof, throttle cable, engine mounts, weather seals, power window motors, electrical system, engine and engine cooling system, and manual transmission. Regular maintenance and repairs are necessary to keep the car running smoothly.
Does the Mitsubishi 3000GT a reliable car?
While there are a number of potential issues to watch out for, the 3000GT is a well-built car and if maintained well can provide years of pleasurable motoring.
How long do Mitsubishi 3000gts last?
Yep, it'll last as long as you take care of it. I know of a few above 300k. 1997 3000GT VR4 - 17 years of ownership - TD05-16G E85 600whp - Daily Driver 😈 - Broken Again! definatly 250k+ miles if you take care of it.
Why did Mitsubishi stop making 3000GT?
1999 was the final year the 3000GT was available in the U.S. market. With sales slowing to a trickle and new side impact regulations looming, production for the Japanese domestic market finally ceased in 2000.
Is the 3000GT a rare car?
While the 1999 3000GT VR-4 is the rarest of the bunch, with just 287 being sold in the US market before Mitsubishi discontinued the 3000GT, a 1998 model with so few miles on the odometer is likely even rarer.
1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Mitsubishi 3000gt problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Power train problems
- Seat belts problems
- Wheels problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt
The NHTSA has received 38 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt vehicles.
STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-23
- VIN: JA3AM44H1VY
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: MY CAR IS WELL KEPT AND GARAGED AT NIGHT. IN NOVEMBER 2012, I WAS HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE CAR AND WAS TOLD BY MY MECHANIC OF 20 YEARS THAT MY "TOTAL FRONT END" ON THE CAR NEEDED REPLACED. THIS REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF GASKETS, AN OAL FLEX, RACK & PINION, AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. IT WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE JOB WITH THE EXPLANATION GIVEN THAT IT WAS "WORN OUT." NOW, THE STEERING IS A PROBLEM WITH STRANGE SOUNDS AND THE PERIODIC MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN DRIVING. AN INSPECTION OF THAT DISCLOSED THAT NOW, THE "INTERMEDIATE SHAFT ON THE STEERING WHEEL" NEEDS REPLACED. AFTER RESEARCHING THE INTERNET, I AM FINDING OUT THAT THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL CARS RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THAT IS THE CASE FOR THIS CAR. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY NOTICES FOR THIS. I LOVE MY CAR BUT AM WONDERING WHY SUCH AN EXPENSIVE CAR (AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE) IS HAVING ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS NOW. I WAS EVEN TOLD THAT THE SUSPENSION WILL BE ANOTHER FUTURE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY MANUFACTURER PURPOSELY SEALED THEM WHEN THEY WERE MADE WHICH MAKES THEM IMPOSSIBLE TO SERVICE AND WILL REQUIRE REPLACEMENT. THIS WAS NEVER TOLD TO ME WHEN I PURCHASED IT. PLEASE ADVISE IF I HAVE ANY RECOURSE WITH THE MANUFACTURER FOR THESE REPAIRS. THANK YOU. *TR
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-05-10
- VIN: JA3AM44H0VY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SEAT BELT RETRACTORS STOP WORKING OVER TIME, CAUSING EXTREME SLACK ON THE SEAT BELT. THERE IS NO TIGHTNESS LEFT ON SEAT BELT, EVEN WHEN WEARING WHILE DRIVING. IF A CRASH WERE TO OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO DO IT'S JOB. *TR
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-08-04
- VIN: JA3AN74K1VY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. SHE WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE GARAGE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHICH INDICATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION TRANSFER CASE WASN'T SEALED PROPERLY CAUSING THE FLUID TO LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER IN APRIL OF 2003 FOR RECALL 02V143001 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE), BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT SERVICED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED; THEREFORE THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 180,000.
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1997-01-12
- VIN: JA3AM44H7VY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I OWN A 1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT AND THE SEAT BELT RESTRAINT SYSTEM FOR THE DRIVES AND PASSENGER SIDE FAIL TO RETRACT. THE ONLY WAY TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM IS TO REMOVE THE SEATBELT WHILE DRIVING AND MANUALLY FEED THE BELT BACK INTO THE SYSTEM. *TR
SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-07-14
- Components: SEAT BELTS,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I OWN A MITSUBISHI 1997 3000GT VR4, AND A 1996 3000GT BASE MODEL. ON BOTH CARS THERE WAS TREMENDOUS SLACKS IN THE SEAT BELTS. I WORRY THAT IF NOT RECALLED THEY WOULD DO LITTLE TO PROTECT ME IN A COLLISION. PLEASE INVESTIGATE THIS.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-01-09
- VIN: JA3AN74K7VY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: MITSUBISHI HAS NOT HONORED THEIR RESPONSIBILITY ON THE RECALL NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 02V143001 FOR MY 1997 3000GT VR4. THE LOCAL ZONE REP HAS TURNED IT DONE WITHOUT A PERSONAL VISIT . I HAVE FORCED A MEETING WITH HIM FOR THURSDAY JAN 18TH BUT I HAVE BEEN TOLD IT IS A WASTE OF MY TIME BY THE LOCAL DEALER. MY CAR HAD THE OIL LEAK AND AFTER RUNNING DRY I HAVE HAD DAMAGE TO THE TRANSFER CASE LEAVING THE CAR IN AN UNSAFE CONDITION. MOST DISTURBING WAS THE FACT THAT THE DEALER TOLD MY 18 YEAR OLD SON IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE HOME. IF THE GEARS HAD LOCKED UP HE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY HURT. I HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME PUT PRESSURE ON MITSUBISHI TO ACT RESPONSIBLY. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-01-12
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: MY DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT NORMALLY. THEY REQUIRE SOME EXTRA FORCE. IT STARTED WHERE IT ONLY HAPPENED EVERY NOW AND THEN AND NOW IT IS ALL THE TIME. I HAVE NOT DONE ANYTHING TO CORRECT THIS YET. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-12-16
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: THE SEAT BELT IN MY 1997 SOHC 3000GT DOES NOT ALWAYS RETRACT AND SOMETIMES LOCKS UP WHEN I LEAN FORWARD. I HAVE BEEN IN NUMEROUS CLOSE CALLS DUE WIGGLING OUT OF THE PREDICAMENT. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-12
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: VEHICLE: 1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR4 THE FRONT SEAT BELTS DO NOT RETRACT PROPERLY, THEREBY LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE SEAT BELT TO DEEM IT UNSAFE WHEN DRIVING. THIS WAS ALSO A PROBLEM ON MY '94 3000GT AND I HAVE HEARD MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS FROM MANY OTHER OWNERS. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY A MANUFACTURER'S DEFECT AND IT SHOULD BE RECALLED, AS IT EFFECTS THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-07
- VIN: JA3AN74K0VY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT VR-4 SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT WHEN YOU RELEASE THEM AND YOU HAVE TO FEED IT BACK INTO THE PANEL. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-24
- VIN: JA3AN74K4VY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT BELTS DON'T RETRACT CORRECTLY. WHEN THE SEAT BELT DOESN'T RETRACT, IT LEAVES SEVERAL INCHES OF SLACK. IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. THIS DEFECT IS COMMON IN FROM 1991 TO 1999 FOR THE MITSUBISHI 3000GT AND DODGE STEALTH GT MODELS WHICH TECHNICALLY ARE THE SAME VEHICLE WITH THE SAME PART NUMBERS. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-06-09
- VIN: JA3AN74K6VY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: WHEN THE SEAT BELT ON MY 1997 MITSUBISHI 3000GT IS PULLED ON, IT SOMETIMES DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-05-31
- VIN: JA3AN74K0VY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: I OWN A 1997 3000GT VR4 AND ALSO OWNED A 1998 3000GT SL. THE SEAT BELTS IN BOTH OF MY CARS DO NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WHEN THE SEAT BELT IS PULLED ON IT DOES NOT RETRACT, LEAVING ENOUGH SLACK IN THE BELT THAT IF AN ACCIDENT WERE TO OCCUR, IT WOULD NOT SERVE ITS PURPOSE AS A SAFETY RESTRAINT. BOTH SEAT BELTS ARE IN GREAT CONDITION WITH NO DAMAGE TO THEM. PLUS WITH ME HAVING A BABY I CAN NOT AND WILL NOT ACCEPT THIS DEFECT OF A SAFETY DEVICE. *NM
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-01
- VIN: JA3AN74K2VY
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: SUPPORT FOR A SEAT BELT RECALL ON THE MITSUBISHI 3000GT/DODGE STEALTH ALL YEARS SEAT BELTS ARE NOT A WEAR AND TEAR ITEM. SURE THEY MAY START FRAYING A LITTLE OVER TIME BUT THEY SHOULD ALWAYS RETRACT ON THEIR OWN. EVERYTIME I LEAN FORWARD TO TURN ON THE RADAR DETECTOR, CHANGE THE STATION ON THE RADIO, ETC I HAVE TO MANUALLY PULL THE SEAT BELT IN. ITS NOT SAFE AT ALL. IT IS A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT AND NEEDS TO BE FIXED. *JB
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-01
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: 1 - SEAT BELTS IN THE MITSUBISHI 3000GT FAIL TO WORK ON A NUMBER OF CARS 2 - THIS FAILURE TO RETRACT IS A SAFETY CONCERN AND COULD BE MAJOR IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. *JB
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-14
- VIN: JA3AM84J9VY
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 1997 MITSUBISHI GT 3000 - DEFECTIVE CHROME WHEELS FLAKE, PEEL AND WEAR INSIDE SO THAT A SEAL CANNOT BE MAINTAINED. CONSTANTLY, INFLATE TIRES WHERE OF A HORRIFIC SAFETY HAZARD. STRANDED WITH FLATS. EXPENSIVE CHROME WHEELS CAME STANDARD WITH THIS VEHICLE. MITSUBISHI HAS SO FAR ELECTED TO REPLACE ONLY ONE OF 4 WHEELS THAT HAVE SEVERE WEAR AND AFFECT RELIABILITY AND DRIVABLE OF THE CAR. *LA
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-10
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: NHTSA RECALL 02V143000 CONCERNING TRANSFER CASE. THIS RECALL FAILED ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. A CONDITION EXISTED THAT ALLOWED OIL TO LEAK FROM TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE). DEALER WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE RESEALED AND REFILLED THE TRANSFER CASE TO THE PROPER LEVEL OR REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE IF THERE WAS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 9, 2002. *AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-01-07
- VIN: JA3AM84J3VY
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: AIR LEAKING OCCURS IN 2 TIRES. MITS SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECKED TIRES & STATED THEY ARE FINE. THEY STATED THE PROBLEM IS AIR LEAKING AROUND THE 2 RIMS AND THAT SEALS ARE BREAKING, POSSIBLY DUE TO WHEEL CORROSION. THE PROBLEM IS WORSENING. THIS IS THE 2ND SET OF WHEELS. MITSUBISHI REPLACED ALL 4 WHEELS ONCE BEFORE FOR THE SAME PROBLEM--AT THAT TIME, AIR LEAKED OUT OF ALL 4 TIRES. MITSUBISHI STATES THEY WILL NOT REPLACE THIS SET OF WHEELS DUE TO VEHICLE AGE AND PROBABLY NO INVESTIGATION ALTHOUGH AT LEAST 9 CONSUMER COMPLAINTS ON NHTSA WEBSITE ARE LOGGED ON THE SAME MAKE/MODEL. NOT SURE WHY ANYONE SHOULD EXPECT IT'S ACCEPTABLE TO NEED A 3RD SET OF RIMS FOR A 6-YEAR-OLD CAR. COINCIDENCE?
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-03
- VIN: JA3AN74K2VY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE TRANSMISSION WAS LEAKING AT THE TIME THAT I PURCHASED THIS CAR. THE DEALER WHO I HAD INSPECT THE CAR TOLD ME THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, WHICH IT EVENTUALLY WAS. HOWEVER, I HAVE SINCE LEARNED THAT THESE TRANSMISSION FAIL ON A VERY WIDESPREAD BASIS, WHICH I WAS NOT TOLD. I THINK THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUE. I WAS LUCKY TO HAVE CAUGHT MY PROBLEM WITH JUST 3 MONTHS LEFT ON THE WARRANTY. NO DOUBT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE NOT BEEN SO LUCKY. THE MFG. ALSO CREATED THESE TRANSMISSIONS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THEY CAN NOT BE REPAIRED, ONLY REPLACED. IT WOULD HAVE COST ME $6000 TO REPLACE THIS HAD I NOT NOTICED IT UNTIL 3 MORE MONTHS HAD GONE BY. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. DT
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-02-01
- VIN: JA3AN74K6VY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: OEM TRANSFER CASE LEAK . CAUSING THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS TO OVERHEAT AND CEASE UP WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION ON INTERSTATE . RESULTING IN ALL 4 WHEELS LOCKING UP AND GOING INTO AN OUT-OF-CONTROL STATE .*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-02-01
- VIN: JA3AN74K6VY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TRANSFER CASE IS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. CONSUMER CONCERNED ABOUT TRANSFER CASE LOCKING UP WHICH IS POSING A SAFETY HAZARD.*AK CONSUMER STATED THE TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP CAUSING ALL THE WHEELS TO LOCK UP *JB
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-02-01
- VIN: JA3AN74K9VY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: A LEAK WAS COMING FROM TRANSFER CASE. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-07-01
- VIN: JA3AN74K5VY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-04-02
- VIN: JA3AM84J1VY
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: THE CHROME WHEEL RIMS ON MY CAR ARE CORRODING ON THE INSIDE. THE TIRES LEAK AIR BECAUSE THE RIMS DO NOT SEAL PROPERLY. THIS CAUSES THE TIRE TO BECOME FLAT. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A TIRE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS A DEFINITE DEFECT IN THE WHEELS AND THE MANUFACTURER SHOUILD REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS,. DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE WHEELS THIS WILL EVENTUALLY HAPPEN TO THE WHEEL RIMS, AGAIN.*AK
POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-01
- VIN: JA3AN74K5VY
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: THE MANUFACTURER DOES NOT PROVIDE PARTS FOR THE GERTAG 6-SPEED TRANSMISION IN THIS CAR. INORDER TO REPLACE THE DAMAGED SYNCROS IN THE TRANSMISSION A REBUIT TRANSMISSION MUST BE PURCHASED. THE SYNCRO FAILURE SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS.
1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 1 recalls for different components of the 1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt.
- Manufacturer: MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Components: POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
- Summary: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, A CONDITION EXISTS THAT ALLOWS OIL TO LEAK FROM THE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE TRANSFER CASE.
- Consequence: LOW OIL LEVELS IN THE TRANSFER CASE COULD CAUSE BEARING DAMAGE AND RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN LOCKUP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSFER CASE FOR INDICATIONS OF OIL LEAKAGE OR DAMAGE. VEHICLES THAT HAVE OIL LEAKAGE WILL HAVE THE TRANSFER CASE RESEALED AND RE-FILL THE TRANSFER CASE TO THE PROPER LEVEL, OR REPLACED THE TRANSFER CASE IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AMERICA AT 1-888-648-7820 OR MITSUBMISHI CARIBBEAN AT 1-787-251-8715.
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Are you having problems with your 1997 Mitsubishi 3000gt?
Jason Beier 2024-11-07
Your baby (3000gt) is also Amethyst Pearl and you love it. You don't see yourself ever getting rid of it. You live in NH, and before the bad weather comes in November, you store it away until April.
Davin Lang 2024-11-07
This car is actually a grand touring vehicle, not a sports car. It's designed to go very fast on straight lines in all elements. Let's start with the acceleration. Even in stock form, the 1994 and up TT models can do 0-60 in 4.8-4.9s and the quarter mile in 13.4-13.6@102-105mph, which is very impressive even by today's standards. Many owners, including myself, have run 13.2/13.3s with just a K&N air filter. This makes the Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo seem somewhat lacking in speed. The boost is very strong and pulls until redline. I didn't modify mine besides the K&N, but the potential is definitely there. The handling is very good for a heavy car, but it can't be thrown around like the slower Z32 TT. It nose dives a bit. The brakes are amazing. The interior is luxurious and modern. There's not much to say about it really. Some tall drivers may think they can't fit, but I'm 6
Brycen Jaskolski 2024-11-06
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my 97 SL. I've had it for several years now and it's been a great car. When I bought it in late 2001, it had 30K miles on it. Today, it has over 192,000 miles and it still runs pretty well. It can do 15.0 @ 91MPH in the 1/4 mile, which isn't too shabby for a V6 that gets 25.5 MPG. I've found that as long as you keep up with the scheduled service, it will last a long time. Take care!
Darian Schaefer 2024-10-27
We have owned three 3000gt's so far. My husband has a beautiful low mileage '93 vr4, we recently sold a '93 red sl and we found my '96 in Houston two years ago. I absolutely love my car! I drive 50 miles on the highway to and from work 4 days a week. This car handles wonderfully in bad weather. We've had very few problems with her even though she has high miles.
Darien Wunsch 2024-10-25
I love this car! I used to drive Fieros for years, and while they were fun, this car is like its big, powerful brother. When I first got it two years ago, it took me a few days to get used to the incredible power it has. Even with over 250,000 miles on it, on my drive from SC to NY, I hit a stretch of road that was basically 50 miles of open road with little to no traffic. I looked down and did not realize I was traveling over 100mph because the car was so smooth. Even with over 200,000 miles on it and doing 110mph, the car wanted to just go faster... and I did, LOL!