So You Want a Mitsubishi 3000GT
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- What is considered by many to be one of the most underrated JDM cars to come out of the ’90s. Even though it had a short run the Mitsubishi 3000GT had a huge impact on the Japanese tuner scene. And although they were pretty popular back in the day, we unfortunately don’t see or even hear about them much anymore. Powered by the 3.0 V6 VR-4 paired with active aero that was completely ahead of its time, AND four-wheel steering the Mitsubishi 3000GT is one of those cars that deserves some more recognition. Tody Alex dives in deep into a little bit of the history and legend surround Mitsubishi’s top dog of the 1990s. Let us know what car you would like us to cover next down in the comments below!
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Do a video for an eclipse #soyouwantaeclipse
Do a video for a na miata. That would be great. AND. they have flip up headlights.
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Japan in the 90s was a wonderland. Anime, video games, cars. We didn't deserve it.
lol
That's what happens when you nuke a country twice...
If there was only some way to replicate that success with another country.
My burning desire to travel to Japan developed when I was 5 years old. That would have been in 1989. It was greatly influenced by video games from Nintendo and cars from Nissan. Other things appeared that made me want to go there even more.
I became fascinated with what was and wasn't sold in the USA since the late 1990s. Using search engines which were popular before Google led to interesting results. We could see bits and pieces of things that were translated differently, but never the whole story. I also read that the Nissan 240SX had a 2.0L turbo engine in Japan, and I refused to believe it.
I had some friends who were huge otaku, so I had an idea. I said "If we ever get to go to Japan, let's bring back a genuine school uniform as proof of the trip."
PAKTRA PRODUCTIONS wow....way to go off topic and be completely wrong at the same time. You must be fun at parties.
@@shadyshinichi2JZ that was a more successful response than I was anticipating.
The 3000GT is ahead of it’s time and modern, brilliant, and rare.
Been a while since I saw you in a comment, though I haven't been keeping up with BlackPanthaa lately
not really rare but the Japan GTO is being rare :’(
still got mine
Lil Wesam i have one lol
Bru this foo(Midnight Club Still Canceled..) EVERYWHERE😂from Primm’s Hood Cinema to this💀
Title so you want a 3000gt?
Me: no
Watches video
Me: now I do
TNC MEDIA 😂😂😂
Do it. They're awesome.
Bout to go test drive a white 94
White looks sooooo sharp on the 3000
TNC MEDIA xD
i already want it 13 years ago ded
There’s one for sale, can someone tell me if it’s a good deal? It’s 3k I have pics says it runs but
The most slept on car from the 90s. So far ahead of its time.
Sounds like it's time to bring it to the present
Active aerodynamics and AWD? What a time to be alive in the 90s
I had a 93 myself. Everyday i regret selling it to go back to school.
@@badomen8262 well, once you find a good job after school, you could look around for another 3kGT.
@@izzdin6228 i did find a good job, but my fiance didn't agree with another 3kgt since we want a kid. So we agreed on an Evo first lol ( love that woman).
@@badomen8262 you found a hell of a woman. Lucky you bro.
@Alex68dash Don't forget the All Wheel Steering too...lol
Preach! As an owner of a built 92 VR4 I garentee you most people who talk about these cars know nothing of the platform. I'll defend it to the grave. Biggest problem with these cars is misinformation and similarly to DSM guys terrible previous owners who are youtube certified. Also they are not DSM's all 3k/stealth/GTO were built in nagoya japan. More info in comments.
Edit: If anything is challenging, its the interior.
I'm an original owner of an Evolution and feel your pain. Discussing the car can be terribly frustrating. TH-cam doesn't help.
Okay, I got a question. The 3000gt was criticized (and still is) for being such a heavy car and having not much room in the engine bay for owners work to on its engine. Moreover, it has a transverse engine configuration, which is such a weird setup for a supposedly performance halo car.
In your honest opinion, is swapping the current engine with an LS4 a feasible move to solve such problems? Is a 3000gt with a transverse V8/front wheel drive build a sound suggestion? After all, a lot of the weight in the 3000gt comes from its AWD system. What's your take on take?
I'm sorry for posing such a weird question. I don't mean to offend you if you have a purist belief on how a Japanese car should always be (that is, it should not have an american engine), but I had this question gnawing at the back of my mind for such a long time, now.
Here's some more info to help you with that;
www.onallcylinders.com/2018/03/22/ls4-5-3l-fwd-engine-upgrade-guide-expert-advice-ls4-mods-maximize-performance/
www.onallcylinders.com/2018/03/15/ls4-engine-specs-performance-bore-stroke-cylinder-heads-cam-specs/
help.summitracing.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4881/~/chevy-ls4-engine-specs
www.carthrottle.com/post/8-cars-with-front-mounted-transverse-v8-engines/
I actually didn't know that, I knew they weren't dsm, but the stealth was like the Dodge version of it, so thanks for the info. I should've known that, I own a GSX
If you think that’s bad trying owning anything with a rotary engine. Misinformation out the ass, even from current owners.
Id like to get a gto but i have a bunch of cars already. Just no more room. The prices on them are freaking amazing.
Most underrated 90s car it looks like a NSX, ferrari,lambo kind of thing and nobody values them
I wish nobody valued them, then maybe the damn price would drop lol I'd buy another one then
And digital climate control in 1991?! That was insane to me. My 2013 model doesn't even have the same features
I own a red 94 and some kid asked me if it was a ferrari lol... I thought he was joking so a laughed, but he didn't laugh he just stood there waiting... So when i told him "its a mitsubishi" his face dropped and walked off lol
@@kylemilford8758 I know right? My 93 had that and a stock radio that actually had an auxiliary input jack plus a CD changer in the trunk area. It was my favorite car definitely a head turner
Again, watch the video and read the comments, looks at how unreliable these things are especially now.
I got my 3000gt went I was 18, I'm 28years old now and I still have my 3000gt. It turns heads left and right love my 3k, I will never sell it
how much it costs today?
@@Roberto199699 i got mind for $2500 back in 2008. Today you can get one for hell $2000 to $10000 look around.
@@tokyotopp Hows your mpg? Roughly. I ve suddenly peaked an interest in this car and looking to get one
RaiTama Sensei 18 city 29 highway
@@tokyotopp thanks for replying man.
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T180 5th gen 👏
You misspelled Land cruiser
All-trac for life!
St205 here🤟
It's so sad that I actually had a broke 3000gt next to my broke eclipse🤣🤣🤣
I have a broke, but running 3000gt as well. atleast the eclipse still works . lol. Soon it will be unbroke. Just need to torque an axle nut once my '91 vr4 stoptech rotors and braided stainless steel brake lines come in. (it had a clutch change and full front suspension re-build and a vr4 big-brake upgrade done to it) its a 94 sl.
Same I got a 96 eagle talon not an eclipse but close enough lmao and the 3k needs valve seals so does the talon
I have an eclipse (gs) maybe I need to find a cheap talon and switch the engine cause I blew mine :/
As an owner of a 93 3s vr4 and 95 TSI AWD that are both currently in pieces that comment hit me hard, lol. However in their defense, the vr4 is actually in pieces bc of accident damage, and the DSM only actually needed a new brake booster...which turned into doing a whole bunch of upgrades...Sadly I haven't had much time and energy for a while and both have just been sitting, that and other stuff keeps taking priority...
I'm the 100th like!
Ahahahahah I knew it😂❤️❤️ Thanks soo much guys I’ve been waiting for soo long, much appreciated ❤️❤️
This guy literally commented on every video asking for this😂 sick cars
Right I think all of us 3000gt owners where waiting
I'm planning on buying one 😍
I'm looking at one for sale in town right now, perfect timing thank you so much
My opinion is. The VR4 is becoming a rare and more harder car to obtain. And for that. They are becoming more expensive and more desirable. And since it wasn't known alot like other Japanese legends. Now people are getting curious about the car and about its looks. In other words the car is just GREAT!
When you’re one of those 12 domestic people 🥺
I love my '93 VR4! It's mint, less than 60k mileage and all of the electronic wizardry still work as designed! The car also responds very well to bolt-ons and will run 12s quite easily. There's not a huge aftermarket, but anything you want to do has already been done and parts are not yet that hard to come by.
I own a 91 vr4 rn, besides being messed up, and needing a lot of work she is worth it
uhhhhhhh i respectfully disagree !
i got a base 93 and within 7 months 3rd gear went out but i still love the thing ugh
I sadly sold my 92 to fix my comamche. Loved the car but i needed something that didn’t constantly have to fix
I was lucky to get a 91 even though it's given me a lot of problems and even though it's stock for now I love that car and would never sell it I'm glad I just got I running again after switching the dash out but sooner or later it will look and hopefully drive nice and smooth to use as my weekend car to take my wife out for dinner ❤
@@pedromata133 haha or the racetrack
I have owned 2 3000gts. My first one was a clean 95 sl with 80k miles on it I bought when I was 15 after saving all of my money up and then I bought a pretty clean 93 vr4 when I was 17 with only 74k on it for only 4k even though I had to put a couple more grand into it. Still have it and yes I agree they are funky haha it’s honestly an intense love hate relationship. Absolutely beautiful and fun car when everything is working correctly but can be a nightmare if they were shown any neglect! It takes the right kind of person to appreciate them
What the the most common problems you had with it? any preventative maintenance, what to look for when buying one? Im currently deciding on one!
Jesse I’m a 3000GT owned as well a couple things I recommend is check your rack and pinion from personal experience I got mine and a day later I put it on a lift to find out it’s completely blown out barely holding on so I’d check that also if you get any of them older than 1996 get ready to learn how to read your error codes from your obd 1 port with a multimeter there’s videos on how to do it also another thing the all wheel drive models so the VR-4 have a tendency to destroy their rear differential if it doesn’t have its regular maintenance done so when you’re test driving make sure there is no grinding from the rear diff or metal clacking sounds and immediately service your diff as soon as you get it home if you get the VR-4 also this applies to any car with a timing belt check the timing belt when you’re looking at the car if I remember correctly it’s two 10mm bolts that hold on the upper front cover and you can pull it off and look at it if it looks good then you’re golden man enjoy your amazing badass Mitsubishi 3000gt VR-4 that will smoke a Supra from the same age stock vs stock
My dad has a 3kGT vr-4, we maintain it very well, and only take it out occasionally, but when we do we beat the shit out of it. It only has 80k miles cause it wasn’t running for ten years cause we never had time or money to fix it. It was no major engine failure, just the crank sensor went out, but it was a pain in the ass to fix. It’s been running strong for years, although the active aero, and sport/ tour suspension doesn’t work, but it doesn’t need to to have fun :)
I’ve got a 3000gt, and the oil gauge stopped working, I checked if there was oil, there was, No oil light as well. Could this be a pressure issue or the gauge is broke?
No way in hell you get a VR4 with 4k.
I did my work experience in a Mitsubishi dealership, at the time the 3000GT had just received its face-lift.
A blue press car had just came in, speedometer decided it didn't want to do it's job, so of course we had to road test it once the work was done.
My God that was a fast ride, seeing heads turn anywhere we went was great fun.
Thanks for shittin on these cars. Scare people away so that we can keep the prices down and keep collecting and driving them. The problems aren't any worst than any other 90s JDM car. And most of the stuff on 3kgt/S's are well documented and fixable.
@InnerGuide take out most of the annoying electronics, make a bunch of pre-emptive fixes to problems. Don't half ass things, go all in for more expensive parts to make sure they don't break again etc etc. Same old song as every 90's car. The difference is, you pay 25k aud on this, some fella pays 100k aud on a skyline R34, and you pull ahead laughing xD
HOW DID YOU KNOW I WAS PLANNING TO BUY THIS UNDERRATED GODDESS??!?!?!! God damn, Alex really is a psychic
Same i just started looking at them
Same
Thanos voice: This truly puts a smile on my face
Nice to see new videos about 3000GT. I recently bought '98 VR-4 in very good condition: everything works (ECS, AWS, Active aero, A/C, even motorized antenna). These cars can live long if you take care of them.
The 98' VR-4 is the Rarest Year. Show us! Or I don't believe you ;)
@@johntore6108 Actually, recently my car was reviewed. I'm from Russia, so the video is on Russian, here's the link th-cam.com/video/gLDheI1UFk4/w-d-xo.html
My VR-4 is from Germany
the last years for ECS and Active aero was 1996, and only if your chassi says z16a you had AWS which is all mitsubishis except stealths.
@@redteggy I thought the same before bought mine) but apparently Mitsubishi still was offering trims with all features for Europe market until 3rd gen. It is z16a chassis and online info by VIN says that it is in fact a '98.
@@johntore6108 99 VR-4s are the rarest but I have yet to see a 98 VR-4
OMG! I have a 3000gt now and in '92 I had a Dodge Stealth. The 3000gt I have now is me reliving my youth because I was able to pick it up cheap and it ran good for a while, but now needs a new trans. 😢. However, I just love this car and I was smart enough to get the SL so no major issues like the VR-4 (although I'll always love the VR-4) because I knew enough about these not to get into that quagmire.
So thanks for the shout out to us Stealth/3000gt cult groups who just love these. 😁😁
Yours didn't develope the loud liftetr noise?
One wasting away I'm my village
Gonna buy it and restore it
So you want Nissan Se-R spec v and Nissan Altima SE-R next and So you want a G37
I had a buddy that owned a 91 VR4 in the pearl white...such a beautiful car. He decided early on that he didn’t care much for the complexity of the car, so he removed the active aero, installed coil overs, and disabled the rear wheel steering. After that he replaced the whole exhaust system, did an intake, a blow-off valve, and had it professionally tuned. For being as heavy as it was, when he was in low rpm the car was super fast and had very little lag.
Considering you can buy a nice lower mileage one on BaT in the high teens it’s a real 90s Japanese sports car bargain.
Ohhh my god man this has been blowing my mind *SO U WANT TO KNOW THE NAME OF THE SONG AT **0:38**?* 😅like really i need to know..... btw i hope these cars are like cheal...because they dont look so and it would bring back my UNDERGROUND 2 childhood says neons and shit🤣
Description homie!
@@FitmentIndustries unfortunately we can't find the intro song....even in the description you mentioned the embiant music but not the''so you want'' intro song
No but I take a LADA
- Soviet Union intensify-
Had a 98 3kGT, semi-built with DR650 turbos in the early 2000s... somehow got a P505 code and could NOT fix the damn thing. Replaced intake sensors and took it to multiple 3K specialists and no-one was able to fix it. Could not get it smogged for Cal due to "Check Engine" light on, but can pass the actual sniffer test. 3 yrs later had to let it go cause I could not get a license plate due to not able to smog it.
Loved the damn car and nothing like a 5000 rpm clutch dump AWD launch!
TLDR - Fuck California!
I had a TT stealth liked everything, disliked nothing. Will buy another one
So you want a rx8 plz
Love it!!! Currently working on my 94 3000gt what a drag....is it worth it?? OH HELL YEAH!
I have a 95 VR4 with mods and its a fun and comfortable and a badass looking car .most people irace got no idea what are they messing with
I bought a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000gt sl everything stock and has 136,000 miles.I love it!!!
How much ?
@@panicatthecircus1231 4000
@@panicatthecircus1231 it was barn kept and had 2 owners. The old man that I got it from tried to keep it in the best condition. He gave me all the service paper that had been done to it that ran back to 2001 when he bought it.
So you want a dodge stealth
Hell no! Who wants that? Trash lol
@@Iamsandivo It's the same exact car as the 3000gt VR4 with tweaked looks..... I actually prefer the look of the taillights on the Stealth.
Lmaoo 😂😂
@@Iamsandivo goof.
Love my 97 VR4! I've done countless performance upgrades and haven't had any major issues. Been driving it for 3 years now. Definatley is a head turner!
Everyone has forgotten about the groundbreaking convertible. ☹
I haven't. Always wanted that hardtop spyder version of vr4
I'm still butthurt the FTO never made it over. I do miss my VR4 though. Paid $3300 for the car, dumped more than I care to admit and smacked 11s on a regular basis while also dailying. Fantastic car.
Part 2 maybe!? 👀
God I love this car so much, makes me giddy with excitement to see mine rolling after the engine is built, and for those of you wondering no lol I'm not going the "mock vr4" set up. I'm actually working on a procharge setup and seeing if that route can still produce the power without out the turbo hardware filling up the engine bay, because who knows, I might just try for a 6.2.....
A positive displacement supercharger and air to water intercooler underneath would probably take up less room and create less complexity. Since it is a built engine, I'm guessing you got pistons that had a compression ratio lower than the NA version.
Want a thicc V6 Mitsubishi that makes decent power, is actually reliable and sells for a fraction of the price?
4th gen Eclipse is your answer
Man from Nantucket love my 4g 🖤
The SL isn't half bad. Once I fixed the neglected parts on it. It's been going along without a hitch. I'd also Love to get a 4th gen eclipse v6..instead of a gs like I currently have..with a manual.
@DroidTech sorry to hear that..around here the emissions test is like 17$ and it easily passes it..and your taxes are like 10% of your purchase price so its like 200$ max for a 2 year tag
@DroidTech dude you need to get yourself a better country lol
90’s also had great music!
I own 93 VR4 .... Is just for love, is my first Dream Car, from Gran Turismo in ps1 ...
Same here my love for the 3kgt started with gt1.
Hey guys I’m 17 and was given a 92 dodge stealth rt as my first car, 2nd gear grinds sometimes, speedometer doesn’t work, stuck in cruise mode, needs a moon roof and many more issues. Only has 51k miles on it though. Do any of y’all think it’d be a worth it to keep and get to fix? I’m not planning on using it as a daily driver by any means just more as a toy when I get a lil older
YESSS I’ve had 2 SLs they’re slow but still fun and they sound so good with my flowmaster 😏😏
If You Haven't Done A 300zx Please Do It If You Have Lemme Take My Dumbass An Look Lol
Ahhh....the car that John Hennessey became famous with! Loved and still do my '91 3000GT!
I saw a “lot” with at least 7 of these they are absolutely beautiful cars 👍🏼👍🏼and there were about 4 lancers
So you want a 3000GT?
*good luck finding one running*
it’s easy lol
Man in Connecticut there’s about 20 for sale under 7k rn
My Dad had a 94 non turbo version in Caracas Red paint that looked soooo cool.
It could hit 150 mph in about 30 seconds.
Noo in about 20
I own a 93 rt n/a second I've owned its my eveyday car everything works ac electric struts cruise yada yada not everything worked when i got her.. but i love my stealth its a great car
Yes i do don't tell anybody
Because i want this car to still be the sleeper that it is this has always been my dream car i always wanted this car over the supra and gtr or any other car
One day I'm gonna own the VR4 and I'm gonna be well known just like that dude in blues mustang and chris fix drift stang and all those famous people with their iconic cars
I'm gonna be known for the fastest and coolest VR4 in The world
So you want a 300zx
I have a Dodge Stealth Turbo and these cars definitely are hard to modify. The sideways engine ruins everything. They sit way too high stock and and as soon as you lower them the suspension geometry suffers severely. The gearing is absurd too, 2nd goes to 70+ and 3rd to 120+ (see my video). History has shown that overly complicated cars don't carry value well, and these cars are more proof of that.
It's unfortunate that Whiteline suspension doesn't have a 3000GT suspension geometry correction kit. That company specializes in keeping everything functioning correctly when a car has a lowered ride height. Maybe someone else has something similar.
I’m heartbroken wheres the “so you want an Acura RSX” video
dang it
The car people always forget about when they bring up the NSX, Supra, Skyline, and Rx7.
Facts 🔥
Man I see a pearl one sitting in a collectors driveway . I asked him about it and he said he won't sell it even though it won't run.
@Cory AllenFlorida here, I have a Z already it is enough for me now. But thanks. you should tell Tavarish. He loves these
Cory Allen I’m 19 from PA and have always wanted a 3000gt since I was a kid and seeing my best friends dad drive his around and gave me a ride in it one day. Where in PA are you from? I’d like to get some more information if you are still selling it!
@Cory Allen damn I’m about to buy one, 94 TT. What issues do you think I’ll go through? And is it expensive to maintain?
@Cory Allen how long of a ride would you say?
Still waiting for the “so you want an eclipse”
OMG YES thank you for doing this one!!
It was actually a Dodge Stealth in the 2 fast 2 furious prelude and not a 3000gt.
How could you not mention SNES the 90's........ Literally best console ever
"way better than the pontiac GTO"
Me: >:(
All 5 of us hating
So you want an SC300/SC400/Soarer
👅👅👅💦💦💦 please big papi
My sc400 was a great cruiser
**running in the 90s intensifies**
Never really wanted it just kinda landed in my hands and I fell in love
Currently own the '99 SL and have had it for 2 years. It's been on 18 1,000 mile roadtrips. Very attractive and comfortable car, but a small, nagging idling issue has been around for the past year and still can't find the source
So can you make a “So you want a SC 300/400 “ cause I just bought one .
I'm on my 3rd VR4 now. This one is a Spyder which you didn't even mention. Love these cars
Maybe time for a part 2!? 👀🤔
so want a JZX100 Mark 2 / Chaser (because I recently bought one 😫)
I miss my Dodge Stealth R/T but not the repair bills. 😒
I loved my VR4. Handled very well, the tall gears made it kill easily with a set of modified 15g turbos. Tuning required a standalone (this was before the "Chrome" ECU) And even 18x10 wheels fit under the fenders with a 0 offset. After my 2nd engine blew due to poor oil circulation I called it quits. The engine bay made the car infuriating to own.
I’m either getting a 350z or a vr4, I’ve weighed all the options but performance wise wich is better
@@julianmorales6980 if a vr4 is in good condition it has good acceleration
But is very heavy
Go with a well looked after 350z
Theyre not bad to work on, try a 3rd gen eclipse 6g72, my dodge stealth has wayy more room
I have a 95 VR4. Love it. Even when its broke lol. Currently rebuilding the engine (because I wanted to, not because it was broke lol) with forged internals and 3SX bored/built stage 3 heads. Slapping some Garret GT26s on there that I have next. Classic (and original) porn star red paint too. Has a lot of sentimental value to me too. Used to belong to my friend before he passed away. I bought it off his family to restore it and keep his dream alive a little. Can't wait to finish this thing up. Hoping to push 600-750HP when all said and done. Oh and everything else works on it still (minus the active suspension. when my friend bought it, it was already removed), but the rest is still there and working.
Yeah one rotting away I'm my village
Gonna buy it
Restore it
My friend probably Gonna push it to 400-500 hp
I had a 350z and bought it at 16, oil pump broke and a rod knock began and blew out. I bought a base 3000gt 94 with 120000 miles on it for 3800 exactly tags and tax’s everything.A lot of people tell me how much they want it and how rare it is, is it bad to not want it?… 🥲 ive been thinking bout selling it, but I have put a lot of money on it now.
ALEX. Did you DYE your HAIR BROkowski?!
Where in the world? 😂
Seriously it looks purple in that light
I do not have a 3000GT VR4, I have a Dodge Stealth RT turbo, which was the car I lusted after as a child. I do however have two Galant VR4s. 🥰
Respect your elders.
As an 04 Pontiac GTO owner, my butt is hurt, but the Gran Turismo 1 fan in me cant get over the VR4
owned a '94 dodge stealth twin turbo (for those who didn't pay attention gray import 3000gt vr4) and it was a pretty great car but yeah these cars need some serious upkeep to keep them happy. spent a pretty silly amount on mine just doing general preventative maintenance and fixing minor issues but even then it was a pretty great car comparatively speaking, but not exactly what I personally wanted. they easily make one of the best freeway cruisers but they suffer from that issue of "oh shit I'm going over 100mph when I thought I was actually going 60mph" so it's kind of easy to get yourself in trouble in them without even realizing it. though, one thing I will say is it doesn't really matter how hard you try to, these cars don't really do tight cornering well they're definitely highway kings. that was ultimately why I sold mine and now own an mr2 turbo, the mr2 turbo is definitely way slower overall even with plenty of power mods vs a near-stock vr4.. but in terms of handling, tight corners and most importantly having fun within the limits of the law it's not really a comparison since yeah totally different goals.
Please do so you want a "MR2"
I banged gears in a 3000gt for 20+ years. I loved all the attention it got. She handled great in the curves and can get down with some of the best JDM cars. Still got it till this day. But tranny is no Bueno. That’s why I drive the G now. Check my channel
You forgot about the final 99 model year face lift which is the best looking one imo but they only sold like 250ish of those. Good video though
Only good looking one lol
Meh I prefer the 3rd gen 96-98 model years..
I currently own 2 rare 3S cars for the last two years. '95 3K VR4 Spyder. '96 Stealth RT TT. Both second gen/best.
First get ready to marry your car. The divorce or separation period will come. Normal. Lol. Just keep your cool and stay on course because these cars are F'n AWESOME! Treat it like a middle aged hot milf (cordial, confident, and respectful) and she will rock your world. If you treat her like crap with no love she will break your balls. Works of art OR on a bad day works of crap. :) DONT GIVE UP.
Note, I've owned or driven most cars from RS4 Audi, Viper, SRT supercharged Jeep I built in 2007, WS6 TA, Ford Raptor 6.2 supercab, TRD Pro 4Runner, '00 RT Durango AWD, S600 Benz V12, ATV, UTV Sand Rail, water, snow etc etc. MY '96 Stealth RT TT as it sits in my garage is my absolute Favorite car. Period.
My Stealth is also one of the rarest and fastest if not the fastest cars Ive owned just with good service and mainly bolt on exhaust mods.
My Spyder is 99% stock and Stealth 85% stock. So I can test the performance and differences of both 3S worlds with and without mods.
The next thing you want to do before buying is find a local mechanic. Not your mitsu or dodge dealer but a specialist who knows these cars. Worst case at least know how to source the parts you need and even then some hard to find. Example, if you want rear OEM brake shims or OEM exhaust with cat...good luck!! Lol. Thankfully you have other options.
Next prepare for smog and DMV inspection if purchased out of state especially in California. fun..
I knew nothing too technical about these cars before I bought them but researched for years. I was in for a wild ride.
Law enforcement think I'm only 18 vs almost 40 just bc of the car...and I rarely shred anymore. But this says its a timeless design.
Thankfully I live only 2hrs from one of the best 3S mechanics and without him I would be up shit creek. If you buy these cars from up north or car ever lived up north be prepared for surface rust bc in the 90s AWD meant 4x4 especially in snow/salt roads LMAO. Still buy it if under 100K miles with "clean" carfax. I say "clean" bc carfax knows very little about the actual history of these cars but enough to make a good decision. I would buy a 100k mile model if all service up to date vs a 10K model never touched and rarely serviced.
Buy a cookie sheet then place it on ground passenger side under engine to catch trans fluid which has a slow drip out of the german getrag transmission bc it doesnt have any seals or gaskits just metal to metal seal like old VW Beatle but still a good shifting german tranny..its not engine oil despite what many say!! Nonetheless these cars are amazing. Worth the effort and most replaced parts (other than battery) will last.
I finally got both cars as good as I can for now. Dont look for much help from the 3S community bc its kind of like guarding unclaimed gold parts. Lol. You are on your own but some of us happy to help if you can reach us.
Make sure you buy it with the original Service Manual (not just glovebox owners manual but big service book). My Stealth came with its service book and the Spyder came with a giant 3 ring binder showing how to service/maintenance/repair your car..priceless.
Some of my fav things about the stealth is the owners manual which says "Imported for Dodge". I think if I knew more about the Stealth years ago I would have bought it sooner. But thats also what knocked out the Stealth in USA was its heritage. Auto unions hated the stealth bc it had a mitsu engine and mitsu not only JDM but also the creators of the zero in WWII. Thus Carol shelby was enlisted to build the dodge viper in record time and knock the stealth out of the '91 indy 500 and the car biz..and they did. Funny enough my dad bought a '94 Viper RT/10 which was epic, raw, fast, dangerous and fun but thats another story. Viper second fav behind stealth.
Stealth is cool rare one off mutt. Has Ram head on steering wheel and front bumper which are now exclusively only on ram trucks. old chrysler emblem on the side of the car, Dodge name in rear, and Mitsu engine with the driver door label confirming it was built in Japan. Even the windows have the small mitsu logo on the stealth.
If you have a 3K GT ask your mechanic for the 4 digit OEM radio code in the event your battery dies...get it from mitsu dealer. Likely needed. Otherwise your OEM radio locks up if battery dies. Thankfully the Stealth does not require a security code for OEM radio if battery dies. Merica. :) Your battery will die if not driven at least weekly. I suggest just buying a portable lithium jumpstarter if you want to only drive monthly on a crap battery. Its also good to leave in glovebox.
The second gen is WAYYY better and Stealth beats GT in performance IMO. 2nd gen has stronger engine and trans components. 6 gears vs 5. Better brakes. More turbo boost. Much other. I even have the book on complete history of these cars explaining generational differences.
These cars are AWESOME for all driving whether touring or performance. Other guy on here is wrong, it is a comfortable touring car. Im over 6ft tall. Seats are nice, cockpit design, plenty of space for feet and good pedal placement with maybe 3 inches from idle to the floor. Great mpg. Good cargo room and 4 seats. I drove 4hr to Vegas in Stealth..so good! Top Gear show said same about 3K GT VR4.
The Stealth is even more under rated than GT. I think bc it was branded by Dodge/Chrysler in the 90s and many Chrysler cars in the 90s were crap. Note, I was born early 80s and remember..
These were my dream cars as a kid. However, the Dodge Stealth is really the mitsubishi stealth with dodge badging and styling. Literally. Under the hood is identicle. The turbos are the same size on both cars and never changed by either mfg apart from cranking up boost in gen 2 from 9lb to 12lb or from 300hp to 320hp.
The factory turbos are small but this is good bc they spool quickly + mitsu proprietary valve timing in the 3.0 engine and no electric throttle meant near instant acceleration and response at any speed. This is where it shines over other 90s JDM + Handling.
Pop up lights are cool but projectors in gen 2 way better and started the trend that followed until 2010 era. These cars also made rear factory badges cool, famous and a must have easter egg on all new fast cars or any car now adays. I would turn my head 180 as a teen just to see if GT had VR4 emblem..it was like trying to see an alien eyeball flying by at mach speed. Lol I won some and lost some. The Stealth was harder to ID bc of ghost color badges on white models..hints "STEALTH" bc hard to see. This is when OEMs starting using nicer wheels to distinguish performance trims so easier to identify and market their brand ('95-'97 when factory performance wheel/chrome trend started).
The '96 Stealth was all business. No active aero, no digital ac unit, no electric exhaust, no electric suspension, very rare rear spoiler and diffuser, and only 57 units built ONLY for the USA. 17 were beautiful pearl white color. Only '96 stealth TT had BLACK interior vs dark grey in all other GT AND STEALTH models. I own #54 built one month shy of 57..the very last RT TT BUILT in early March '96. 54 is also the same exact color and spec as 57. #52 was only 1 of 6 '96 RT TT built just for CA emissions. *All VR4 and TT models have a 50 state emissions sticker under the bottom left side of the hood so dont worry if in CA.
91-95 Stealth built for USA and Canada. All 3K GT were built for the world. My '96 Stealth RT TT is much smaller and lighter than my GT. Granted I have a VR4 spyder which is heavier than all 3S models but its still much bigger than Stealth. The reason is because the 96 Stealth doesn't have all wheel steer (Z15A Chassis smaller) vs ALL 3K GT VR4 models have AWS (Z16A Chassis bigger). Big diff.
The 96 Stealth RT TT is basically like the rare lightest fastest GTO limited model made just for Japan. They couldn't increase hp in Japan so they ditched rear steer to save weight and it carried over only to '96 RT TT.
Only the 96 Stealth and '96 and up GT are especially good bc they have OBDII diagnostic port unlike previous years. My 95 was built close to 96 so it has a hybrid OBDII port. Cool. My spyder was the first car to introduce "Homelink" for your garage..which i still cant get to work but can get to light up. lol.
They also only made the GT VR4 Spyder for two years 877 total units (95 and 96) which you can only tell apart based on the wheels 17" '95 vs 18" '96. VR4 spyder very rare model and first motorized hardtop since 1950s. Watch the youtube video of how they were made/modified here in in So-Cal at "ASC" after arriving from Japan without a roof!
The rear diffuser on the 96 Stealth (and I think 94 and 95) is sweet!!! Same with rear spolier on these particular models.
Only 94 models all trims had real glass projector light covers and highly desired by 3S collectors.
If you want to upgrade wheels, good luck. I spent 3 months designing wheels/tires for stealth. Partly bc no tire store will touch these cars if no OEM Wheels.
Def upgrade to kevlar timing belt and def swap at least the water and oil pump every 5-10 years if not driven hard..and save your old pump!
The Spyder is my "weekly" around small town and the Stealth only moves monthly bc of stupid CA exhaust laws. Ive never been stranded in these cars. Everyone loves them old and young.
I could write ten more pages but my thumb getting tired. If you have a question just ask and I will try to help. The End
been enjoying an SL for a year now, got it at a good price with relative low miles for a 20yo car, no big issues with it. If I have an itch for stupid speed, I just jump on my Ninja ZX-14
I own a 95 base (wanted an SL or VR-4 but they're hard to find now) i love my car but the previous owner fucked her up so badly and i slacked off a bit with maintenance but she is an amazing ride and people always stare when i pull up. The heads blew on mine but she's getting done as we speak
I have the 1995 GSX and my nephew had A modified SL.
The transmission had A hard time with the extra power on the SL. Get the VR-4 if you are going to add power or just leave the SL stock.
Miss my VR4... 91 with a ton of upgrades. Corvette eater. #regrets
Actually wasn’t broken more that 60% of the time.
Broke the output shaft ( which I still have ) and upgraded it to the larger 2nd gen shaft.
Also had an upgraded fuel pump, fuel rail, injectors, twin intake, MAF, light weight flywheel and ACT clutch, full exhaust, turbo smart boost controller and BOV, lightweight crank pully, and light weight driveshaft.
Ouu bois we getting close to the so you want a galant vr4 or so you want an is300/altezza ( most underrated car like ever )
So true. The galant vr4s are awesome
I've recently bought a 1992 VR-4 and while yes, constant maintenance and staring at that stupid red, mocking AERO light, oh it seems as if it's the brightest light on the dashboard. Constantly informing you that "its wonderful that you have active aero in a 27 year old car, now if only IT COULD WORK!" Even with those problems, every single time I open the throttle and I hear the turbos spool at about 3,000RPM, I know, it's gonna be a good day.
So you want...... To watch this vid?
Yes please. 😂
Wow. I found it. Lmao
Also, my oil gauge stopped working, I checked if there was oil, there was, No oil light as well. Could this be a pressure issue or the gauge is broke?
-3000gt owner needing help
While the Mitsubishi 3000GT/GTO is cool I still want the R33 GT-R more
I have a 91 VR4. only mods are Niche wheels,a 1.25" Tein spring drop, short shifter and LED headlights. AWS works, AWD is solid, Active exhaust works but it is hardly noticeable. My front aero doesn't work. I hit a bad pothole and the ECS on the front right broke, I will be upgrading to a GPS adjusted Tein setup when something actually stops functioning and I am forced to replace. I still love the car and drive it almost every day.
So you want a 300zx..pls
Just now seeing this video. Don't hold it against me, but I'm a Stealth TT owner. Love the styling better. Fan of the banana wing. I sold my 91 back in 2008 and really regretted it, but the motor kept blowing and it just got expensive to maintain. Fast forward to 2016 and I picked up a 95 Stealth TT with 99 front bumper and a bunch of mods, but again blown motor. Motor is pulled but currently finishing school so it sits. But the love for these cars runs deep.
56299 views..... thats about all the ppl on 3si forum
If I had an infinite amount of time, money, tools, and resolve, I would probably start off with a roller, do bc coils, get rid of the active aero, and swap in a Ford v6 (from the v6 mustang 2011-17). Slap on a set of twins, and it'd be a quick, reliable, sexy car. That Ford v6 makes 300 stock, and that's na. Given that it's aluminum and weighs 197 lbs dressed, the car would weigh a lot less. To top that, it responds well to boost
you could buy it for cheap used in gran turismo 2 and beat GTRs
I own a '93 3000gt and its been breaking on me ever since the first day I owned it. I carry a complete roadside tool kit in the back just in case lol
I’m curious, what are some of the worst things that have broken? And how much do you spend on it on average every year?
As an owner of a 92 Dodge Stealth/3000gt these cars are reliable!...... if you do the preventative maintenance. But when they break They REALLY Break! And it’s a headache parts are somewhat hard to find and pricey. Any engine work that needs to be done, boom pull the motor. Space is really that tight in the engine bay, literally no space at all! But they are great cars and you’ll have fun with them. I had great times with mine. And anyone who tells you the SL/RT N/A models are slow are fools. From a dig yes they are slow cause FWD but when they get up and going it really wants to go!
Just like you, my first car was the SL model and now I got myself a vr4 from Texas to Cali (not running). Slow restore but hopefully it starts soon on it's own lol.
Had a 96 vr4. It was comfortable for tall people. But aftermarket and oem parts were stupid expensive.
I daily a 3000GT SL that i paid pocket change for. I love it. Id buy another in a heartbeat
Picked up a 94 3000gt. SL. For 800.00 running and driving...has the newer headlights ...which is fine with me....the one thing I cannot figure out is HOW THE FUCK TO GET THE DASH LIGHTS TO WORK...any help would be appreciated...yes i know there is a video on you tube but the dudes voice is sooooo fuckin annoying
@@mikethompson11 Well theres 2 thinks the lever that controls the blinkers is the end knob turned where the dash lights are on? Also on the dash between the door and wheel is a wheel which should go up and down for dimness otherwise theres an issue with aftermarket stereos causing issues with lighting
@@mikethompson11 shoot me an email if you have trouble. I can send some pics to help zts07galant@gmail.com
So I've heard if I connect the illumination wire from the back of the radio to the power antenna wire ( the blue one ) that should fix the problem is that right?
@@mikethompson11 Im not sure i think something like that