nonbiasjeepowner

OK I am honestly considering buying a 3000 GT VR-4, I just want to know what everyone here thinks of them, both in styling, performance, quality, drability, and aftermarket parts. Thanks, any imput would be great.

2K1SilverHX

I almost bought one of those... 1993-94 model, the thing that stopped me is the repair costs... Not cheap, especially for the VR-4... think about it.... electronic spoiler, 4 wheel drive (more or less), etc...

Not cheap, but if funds are ok then go get it.... Nice fast ride and when you upgrade/boost the turbos.... definate power

Spider883

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yea its worth it. i love the vr4's. alot of potentional bc of the turbo set up and Awrd.

1FST2M6

Yup, their nice cars. AWD kicks *** too! Id buy one but, I like the MR setup. Maybe if I win the lotto.......

nonbiasjeepowner

Anyone know about the reliability of the engine? Also body kits and what not? I am more interested in the new style I believe that they switched in 95, I like the newer headlight setup, not the pop up ones...keep the info coming I appreciate it.

inca

I say go for it .. I had a 91 VR-4 and it was a blast to drive. You will love it trust me. As far as aftermarket parts there werent much in the appearance dept...but as far as performance, I had a borla catback, and K&N fipk.. that was about it. You dont really need to add aftermarket parts to it tho cause its damm near perfect stock. If you have any questions just email me or pm me. Later

nonbiasjeepowner

What would any of you recommend for suspension upgrades? Incuding wheels/tires as in size. Lowering?

Lianjie

a 3000 gt?? you wouldn't even need to modify the body besides the rims, its already too sweet looking!!

dragoon

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Mitsubishi isn't known for its reliability.. however, I would LOVE to have a VR-4, especially with a '99 headlight conversion! Build quality isn't particularly good on the body, but the engine's not bad. Or else they wouldn't use them in GT class racing over in Japan! Performance = also, aftermarket support isn't at the level that Honda's at, but they make plenty of go-fast parts, and if you can't get them here, there's always JDM stuff, which I'd prefer, anyway.

SuziQ

yea the 3000GT vr4 is not very reliable. mits in general aren't unreliable cars but they aren't hondas, toyotas, or v6/8 chevies either. personally i don't like to get used cars b/c there has to be a reason why the person who had it first didn't want it.

my cuz had one, they are fast but they are very heavy too. i don't know any numbers on them but i would estimate the 1/4 in the 14's.

nonbiasjeepowner

Heres a Motor Trend number(s) on a 97' VR-4

1997 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4

0-60____4.8
1/4 Mile_13.6 100mph
Manual

ShadyMilkMan

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These cars weight alot. Also if you run high boost their y pipe has been known to blow iff. I would take one though. Lighten it up

nonbiasjeepowner

It tops the scale at about 3700 pounds which is quite heave, but there is power to back it up

jaje

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the 3000 gt vr-4 is a fast car...it's main advantage is drag racing...but b/c of its very portly weight it doesn't fair so well on tracks and does even worse on autox courses...the package is enticing though (awd, 4ws, 300+hp)

the truth is the stealth and the 3000gt aren't good choices for daily driver duties...repairs are really expensive and the whole car is sub-average in reliability...but for a kickin street drag racer they are a steal

inca

they have a button that electronically switches the suspension from hard to soft, and although it was a big car, that thing handled great around curves..when i got rid of that then drove my civic, i almost spun out in the civ..being so used to taking turns quickly