Mitsubishi 3000GT | The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly…
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Why is your fan base so small 💀 your uploads are consistent and their high quality videos too like how bruh 😂
Thats what im saying
Yeah, the quality is great, really satisfying set up for the videos tbf.
Facts
Fr he just do be doing da best out here
Trust me ,it can be more but I have been het from the inception and the channel has grown tremendously and I know it will continue to grow to exponential levels in due time
I own a Mitsubishi GTO Twin Turbo.This is my fifth one.I can tell you they are very reliable and have electronic control suspension,which makes it go soft to hard at the touch of a button. I will always keep mine.
What? I've owned 2 and worked at Pampena Motorsports where we specialized in the 3/S market and they are NOT reliable. They are powerhouses though if you want to build a strong engine.
@@willvr4 they are reliable if you take good care of them, it can also depend on who you bought them from previously
@@willvr4 Mines done over 370000ks which is pretty good.
You’re doing good bro, keep this same energy, what you put out, reflects, trust the process, I’m proud of you
Thank you bro I’m trying lol and it means a lot
Very good video, but some things I’d like to add is, the vr-4 trim only ever came in a manual 5spd for earlier gens, and 6spd in later gens. The 3000gt also has 3 facelifts, 1991-1993 had popups, 1994-1998 had the fixed headlights, and the 1999 also had fixed headlights but the front turning marker was moved up near the headlight, and the headlights looked slightly different.
You beat me to it you are correct plus there are cupholders lol
And I might add here, all trim levels in Japan were AWD, however only the TT model got the getrag 5 and 6 speed transmissions
Also there's a 3rd SOHC N/A 6g72 version that was used in later base models, might have just been in the Stealth, can't quite recall. Also I very strongly disagree with him on the interior and suspect he hasn't been in one, or at least not a decently maintained example. It's night & day compared to a lower end car of the era like a DSM, they were more grand tourer than sports car- not the other way around. I daily drove mine as well as crossing state lines routinely on 3 hr drives and was perfectly comfortable doing so...wouldn't want to in a DSM...
And that there’s the SL trim
There’s a third facelift in 1999 and I don’t know what you’re talking about but the interior build quality is great. The car was meant for touring.
also their is a cup holder at least in the 99 GTVR4 Buts its legit under the arm rest.
@@lucashurley7612 I had to adapt to pulling the ashtray out and using the cubby space. It fits cans or some fast food cups if your brave enough lol.
FYI. There is a sohc version post face lift that has 170bhp. The sl after the facelift was the mid level model. But the stealth got cancelled they started making the 3000gt with a sohc.
I was hoping someone else besides myself remembered this.
always love watching ur stuff bro
I have a 95 stealth and I really love it, needs some work but runs great for the age!
My dad has one and he loves it too bro
I have a first gen base model green one. Belonged to my dad. When he passed away I restored it. I tuned the carb an swapped the plugs for e3 plugs and it went from 22mpg to 30mpg. Has plenty of power for me and a good gas milage
There's no carb on the 3000gt it's a fuel injected car what are you talking about?
I had a '99 VR-4... very nice, AWD and all-wheel steering over 5mph. Only did basic upgrades, intake, exhaust, turbo timer, and Apexi fuel mapper.
I’m awd converting my base model.
Couple things cup holders they have an option to have them in the arm rest.
It’s a GT car it can be used as a daily but maintenance needs to be done first
I have a 1997 3000gt SL that I drive a few times a week.
I've had it for 4 years.
I've seen like 6 or 7 others on the road in all that time.
Rare and super cool looks. Love it!
How bad is the maintenance?
Forgot to mention, this car also goes under the radar for the bro tax and isnt affected by it
Yeah you’re right that’s a great point
I was lucky and got a almost perfect condition 3000gt (1998), and it works as a daily, if and only if the previous owners took care of it. Plus, please change the timing belt, if it hasn’t already been done. It saves you some hassle and worry in colder temps. Almost got a panic attack starting it on a rainy cold day.
MARK! Ive been looking at cheap JDM cars to import and I remember in one of your vids the Galant VR4. There are no videos on YT about the car that go into the depth you go in. Can you do a vid on the 8th gen galant?
I could I could
I will add the seats are comfy, I have a 2017 civic sport touring too and my Mitsubishi takes the cake on comfort
1991 vr4 here. They do have cupholders, they just so happen to be in a removable tray inside of the small center console, they are useless, the console has to be open to use them. I had my ashtray spot a custom 3d printed cupholder but it'll still only hold like... a red bull lmao
Also the n a base models do have some decent tuning potential they carry the same engine and bottom end. The heads are different but you can with some effort TT convert the base model. Also the base model weighs about 700-800lbs less than a vr4 and less electrical gremlins. And you can fully build one as an all-motor build.Extremely rare I think I have the only 1 that's currently running and driving.
couplethings, 1: there where three stages in the 3000gt life, the pop ups, the fixed headlights, and the last year with the 99 front end, the 99 had the "battle wing" for the vr4 model. there where 2 engines until 96 i belive, then they made a sohc version, so twin turbo, dual over head cam and single over head cam. they also made it in 5 speed until 96 where they added the 6 speed for the vr4.
For the convertible it was only available in the US because mitsubishi contracted an aftermarket company in long beach CA to modify vehicles. They were imported to that port anyways.
not bashing on you but i’ll point out all of the mistakes in the vid because i own one. base model 91-96 came with sohc v6 engines with around 180 hp (slow as hell) and the sl trim had the dohc v6 with 222 hp through every year of each make. next, the vr-4 is a big ol’ boat, it doesn’t handle poorly, but it definitely doesn’t handle like a dream. the other problem with the vr-4 is that almost every time the all wheel steering and active aero break, or stop working (most people delete them to save weight). another thing i want to point out is pricing, if you look in the right places you can find vr-4’s wayyyyy under 20k, (fb marketplace mainly) in good condition too! also, if anyone reading this is planning on getting into a 3s platform just remember this - base is slow as fuck but looks cool, the sl trims are actually pretty quick cars considering they only weigh around 3300 lbs compared to the vr4’s 3800 lbs, and also the fact that they have more than 210 hp helps too, and lastly the vr4’s are a bitch to take care of sometimes (you might be lucky and have no problems) but if you’re willing to fix vr4 problems, then its definitely an awesome platform (not trying to stray people away, just saying) OH, and one more thing, the aftermarket community for every make/model is not that big really at all.
Gonna fix your mistakes.
91-96 stealth base was the sohc
91-96 stealth R/T was DOHC
91-96 stealth R/T TT was DOHC twin turbo
91-96 3000gt base and SL had DOHC
91-96 3000gt VR-4 was DOHC twin turbo
97-99 3000gt base had SOHC
97-99 3000gt SL was DOHC
97-99 VR-4 was DOHC twin turbo
First Gen (91-93, the pop up headlight ones) had a bit less horsepower than 94 onwards, can't remember exactly how much but I think it was about 20hp lower.
Other than that you're spot on, 3sx is one of the only aftermarket manufacturers left from my knowledge
I am buying one of these so thx for this
I got my ‘94 SL model for 1900 with an auto transmission and manual swapped it for 1k more and swapped the motor for a lower miles one and its a total fever dream
8:36 they do have cup holders it’s just inside the armrest / middle storage compartment
Base models got a sohc 3 liter v6 with 184 hp. SL models got the dohc 3 liter v6 with 222 hp. The vr-4 was twin turbo. So 3 engine options.
actually some did come with a couple holder ! mine does only thing is i have to lift the console to place the cup it has two slots lol
I have a 91 vr4 and they do have cup holder options. It was in the center console.
Don't forget about the active aero system. It had an air dam on the bottom front bumper that would come down and aide with downforce in combination with the rear active spoiler. The active suspension system. The active exhaust system. And the twin turbo all-wheel-drive 3000GT VR4 and stealth RT twin turbo was never offered an automatic. Although the GTO in Japan and Europe I believe did.
Mark falls in love with every car he does😭
Bro I know it’s a problem
There’s a base model, SL, and vr4. I think think you forgot the SL
Oh shit my bad man thank you very much
Could you do a good, bad and ugly on the s13, s14 and s15?
Yessir
@@markroden Appreciate it, thank you
Learned to drive a manual on my parent's twin turbo stealth. 1st and 2nd gear would pull your foot off the pedal from the G-force. Made it tricky at first to modulate gas smoothly.
A good video. There were 3 facelifts actually. Best of luck!
I own a 95 VR4 with 50k miles. She drives like a brand new Cadillac. She sounds great, looks great and feels great. The one thing you got wrong in this video was the cupholder thing. They do have cup holders. The misconception probably stems from the fact that the cup holders are their own piece, separate from the car, that sits in the center console. Holds 2 cups. The only crappy thing is, if you have cups in the cup holders, you have to drive stick with two cups right behind your arm lmao.
I miss my 3000GT. 1st gen base model, but so much fun to drive. But a tree fell on it and that was that.
my condolences
I recently found a VR-4 for 9,950 basically 10k in very good condition but the cup holders got me thinking now
I wanna buy this car and already have a daily but i have no mechanical knowledge except the basic, should i get one?
Can you do a list for trucks, suv and crossover for first time cars???
I did one so far! But I can definitely make more
This is one if the MOST slept on car ever made! #TeamDSM4Life
They aren't DSMs.
DSM's were build by Chrysler in Illinois USA.. 3000GT , GTO and Dodge Stealths were built in Nagoya Plant in Japan and they heve nothing to do with DSM ;)
@@hjaltigto only mitsubishi eclipse dsm car but also have mitsubishi engine it was build by mitsubishi motors north america
Thank you Mark
No problem man thank you too
Cup holder is in the center console if you have the insert
Wtf, I want that body kit you used as the thumbnail!! Didn't show it in the video at all tho...
What kind of kit is it and where can I find it!??
I have been the proud owner of a 1992 mitsubishi 3000gt vr4 since it was brand new. My mother helped me finance it when I was on 11th grade in Brooklyn ny. Here I am 30 years later retired in Florida driving around in my same first car lol.
Hey In 1997 I purchased a 1987 Buick Grand National and I love that car too. Maybe you can do a story on the 1985-1987 Buick regal T-type. The turbo v6 was faster then the vette back in 1987.
Do you have Good Bad Ugly on the DC2 Integra GSR/Type R??????
I have a 91 stealth es I got for 200$ earlier this year I’m gonna do a LS swap project on it prolly in the next 2 years still in the process of gettin it running
Idk why you didn’t talk about the sl but that kinda bummed me out, really wanna know more about it
I think you got the chassis codes backwards. I believe the z15A did not have all wheel steering while the z16A did. So the early models were z16A and the later models were z15A. In japan I believe both models were sold simultaneously which is why in the us it "went backwards".
Do you genuinely recommend them to be a track car? I see so many people recommend against it because of its weight. I'd obviously get a much more simpler car first like a miata so I can get used to working on my own car first, but I'd LOVE to have a vr4 as a track car one day
They are not the best choice for a track car-not that they can't perform, they can, especially if purpose built for it. However, it's not just weight, if it's the twin turbo one that you would want to track, they can be complex, and expensive to work on and or mod. A DSM is significantly lighter, easier to work on 2 less cylinders (less parts to buy=cheaper), 1 less head, 1 less turbo. There's a reason I'm building my DSM for the track, just like there's a reason my vr4 is the one I'm building for the road. Miata is a great starter car for an enthusiast looking to get into the hobby. If you genuinely plan/want to get a vr4 a DSM could be a good choice to cut your teeth on, and again, is precisely what I did. Power wise it is probably going to cost twice as much to make the same power on the vr4 as a DSM. A FWD 3s wouldn't be a bad place to start, they're a lot easier to work on and have a lot less to go wrong, even the used and abused(And poorly maintained) ones routinely pass 200k miles.
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Can you do the BMW 1 series and/or the Mazda MX-5 nd2? Trying to decide between the two.
Good idea bro thanks
@@markroden Thanks man, keep up the great videos. It makes my day a lot better.
3 facelifts the 95 was different. And my 95SL was comfortable, so is my 98VR-4, and there are tons of 3000GT groups and they are fairly reliable. No you can’t just hop in one that’s been sitting, but they are great cars
The turbo models in japan got different turbos which were larger so the power was most likely different than the us version.
No they didn't.
There is a 168 hp SOHC BASE MODEL. There are cup holders, it's one.of the few options for the vr4. Reliable as you make it, turbos shred oil. So you have to change your oil religiously.
Their is a cup holder at least in the 99 GTVR4 Buts its legit under the arm rest and super impractical
Can u do the good the bad and the ugly of the huyda tiburon
Good idea
can you turbo it though?
Can you do Pontiac Grand Prix GTP? i baught mine and would like to know more about it 😁
For sure man nice choice
@@markroden Thanks Mark! I appreciate it! Im 16 and just learning about cars so this should help alot. I have an 02 fav gen bc small fog lights rest are ugly haha. Much Love Mark
I have a 3000GT the cupholders are in the center console
There are 2 cup holders inside the arm rest. Look again Mark : )
I have seen one at a show in belgium and it had an evo 7 engine in it
yeah,
do the celica vid!
I thought the cup holders are in the center piece?
Is this car great on gas?
i've found a vr4 for under 10k before but it was really sketchy with high miles, you'd probably end up spending more fixing it than if you were to spend more on one that was well looked after.
Yeah exactly if it is under 10k itll be a Poopsack
Maintenance history is what matters, they cars can have high mileage but it's the maintenance history that is important.
You should do the First Gen Diamante…..a beautiful 4-door 3000gt
100% I’ve got one in the U.K. in fact I’ve got the only one in the U.K (that’s on the road). It’s called a Sigma over here.
Mines is lowered on modded coilovers. Deep dish alloys etc
You can check it out on my ig
what do you think about 4g93t engines and lancer gsr
They’re decent but nothing insane
there is a cup holder it’s in the center console it’s a little dumb but
I just got a 93 vr4 a couple weeks ago for around $4k its a amazing car and does have cup holders in the center console
Where did you get it
@@senpaik9424 i got it on Facebook marketplace and it was in Michigan
I’m looking at a base 3000gt for 2500 how is your vr4
@@toosaucy1753 its running amazing so far
@@burgrking8685 I'm currently looking at one for 3.5k. Never driven a manual but thinking about getting it to learn. Would you recommend?
Mitsubishi Evo Lancer VII PLEASE. 🙏💚 It's my first favorite JDM sports car because I watched 2 Fast 2 Furious when I was young, and I liked it when I first saw it.
do a video on the lexus gs300!!
I love these things lol i have a 93 rt stealth
My dad does too he loves it bro
You should look into the 2007 Kia Magentis, its a hidden gem of a car
can you do a good bad & ugly on the 3rd gen Camaro?
Yessirrr
There are acutally three trim levels on the first gen 3000gt. There is the base sohc v6 and the sl the dohc v6 and of course the vr4
bro this is my first car but let me tell you why. I got this car for 1k (base model) and the only thing wrong with it was the alternator, the interior is kinda good only bad thing is the air bags, for the body the only thing wrong is the front bumper and the driver's door also the headlights are broken and finding them in good condition is a pain, also also the the paintjob is booty the previous owner painted the whole thing silver including the headlights can you believe that apart from that the car runs great with no ticks. I'm 16 but my dad helps me restore the car .Great video and keep up the good work
Do the Acura RSX Next !!
They do have cup holders 😃 inside the center console so it’s either armrest or bring juice with you😂😂 definitely a bad idea
Do a video on the lexus sc300
Sounds good bro thanks
Should I buy a 3000gt ? It'll be my daily driver for 6 months
The easily removable ashtray doubles as a cup holder; sadly there's no ashtray holder. There's no helping that engine bay though. Parts for the thing are insane; calipers for example cost $600/ea new; and that's if you can find them. It is surprisingly comfortable as a dd; and that's coming from someone who's 6'3. I wish I had the time to get my tt back in good shape.
What Aero is that in the Thumbnail?
HOW about the forgotten civic si EP3?
a lot of missing information about the z16, it seems like a lot of this info only applies to the older models like the active aero, aws, no cupholders
Also there are cupholders need to look I own a TT
There is a Cup Holder in The Console
i think these prices in the video might be subject to american $ , for a Mitsubishi GTO in Australia your looking at 40k-60 k for a well looked after example
Yeah, in Europe the SLs go for 9-18k and vr4 at around 20k. I also have to say that I've never saw one with my eyes, and in my country (Spain) there are only about 15 on sale between all the online websites
buying a vr4 this week!!!
i have a 92 base model and still turn heads on the road
Do the ws6 next
Bet bet bet
i found a vr4 with 50k miles in good contiton for 5000$ , im actually thinking about buying it
a Spyder specimen is currently for sale in Austria for €38600... manual, 107k km, 210 kW, 12/1995
Should have mentioned the European vr4 and the special editions
I daily my 3KGT lol and you forgot about the sl model,you should interview owners so you can get the full understanding lol
Goddamn that thumbnail is so clean
I know right? That things gorgeous
@@markroden I disagree. That 'thing' isn't a 3000GT anymore nor it keeps the status the model has today - a classic sports car. It's just another boring tuned car that could belong in a Fast & Furious film.
@@markroden dude what is itttt👁
I need the year and everything my guy
Mark do one on the vw corrado
wrong cup holders exist they are in the arm rest. they are removeable though
thoughts on the pontiac firebird?
I love literally every generation of it
3000gts have a crew in socal that cruise and meet and they include all gens and trims
Man i dont know where you found a decent vr4 for $10,000 😂 havent seen them in tx. You can the the stealth tt for that or under.
It has a cup holder bro in the armrest