Meta, anybody thats owned a 3000GT VR4 knows that these fucks don't know what they are talking about.
Here's the shit. I've owned both a Dodge Stealth R/T and a Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 (same car, different styling) and both were awesome rides. Push button suspension, fast as hell, very comfortable to drive, awesome climate controls, and beautiful to look at (did I say it was FAST AS HELL!!!!) Mine was 300HP but wasn't as heavy as the 320HP model, they are very heavy cars.
Ok that was the bright side. Here's the downside.
Tires. 18" wheels, if you are hard on them, you'll be buying a new set every year. Back when I had mine, I had to buy them through mail order in the magazines, you might find better local deals now since 18" aren't as rare as they used to be.
Gas. 3000GT was VERY picky about gas, I mean certain premiums would totally screw it up. Chevron's California mix made the damn thing hiccup like a drunk.
Engine. Mine had 50,000 miles on it when the engine started clicking and valves/lifters had to be replaced. About $2k a the dealer.
Transmission. This is what killed my car. At 70,000 my transmission started making grinding noises, at 75,000 the dealer told me it had to be replaced. Sealed transmission unit, total cost with labor $8,000. I did some investigating, this seems to be a weakness especially in the earlier 3000's, mine was a '91.
I couldn't see throwing that much more money into the car so I had to let it go.
I loved my 3000GT VR4 more than I would love a good woman, but sent it off to pasture and have been driving a Beemer ever since.
Nz
