Giveitall5349
7/19/2006 5:09:23 AM
So I'm new to the site cause I might be picking up a '94 3000 GT Base Model with around 153,000 miles on it.
I was wondering if thse things can be pretty quick...and if you add Turbo's to them later on?
And how reliable are these cars?
Basically my choice right now is between this and BMW 325I.
Help me out.
Sebba
7/19/2006 7:18:05 AM
They are good to turbo. They are still from what i gather very reliable and quick. it is a very popular mod.
BMW is a luxury car... any mitsubishi will not have the greatest interior in the world... but it all depends what your looking for in a car.
kornkid1215
7/19/2006 11:53:13 AM
either way i would go with the 3000gt because a few friends of mine have bmw's and they pay out the ass if something breaks and if you have the cash you can make the gt quick
davidmitsusrock
7/19/2006 2:05:11 PM
with 153K miles i wouldnt even consider modding it
Giveitall5349
7/19/2006 7:29:37 PM
quote:
ORIGINAL: davidmitsusrock
with 153K miles i wouldnt even consider modding it
Uhhh why is that?
It's had a bunch of **** replaced and has been very well taken care of....
Does anyone else agree with this guy?
thestealth
7/19/2006 7:44:53 PM
I do agree with him...to a point. Modding a high(er) mileage engine only quickens the inevitable. A good route to go would be with bolt-on type upgrades that would be easy to swap over to a new engine. That holds true with any engine...not just the 6G72.
To answer your original question...
Yes, they can be quick, if you consider 14's quick. (with some juice, you could run a little faster)
You can make it a TT pretty easily and many have done it. Normally with donor parts from a VR4 or Stealth TT. The only problem with more power is traction. If you plan on drag racing...there is a FWD 3000 that ran a 10.19 @ 148 (I think)...but that was with slicks and pretty much gutted...still an accomplishment though.
I have an RT with almost 160K and a TT with almost 180K...no major malfunctions...they've never left me stranded, so yeah, I'd say they are pretty reliable.
edit: I don't wanna imply that doing a TT conversion is quick or easy. You will need some mecanical aptitude and/or plenty of money.
Giveitall5349
7/19/2006 10:13:43 PM
I dont want to run it really, I just want to be able to haul ass hahaha...
I'm sure I'll end up doing the basics like Exhaust Headers Intake...
But other stuff...?
davidmitsusrock
7/19/2006 11:46:38 PM
all thats good^ but the more miles you have your most likely gonna run into problems but dont put a whole lot of money into a car with that many miles.
thestealth
7/20/2006 11:07:20 AM
I wouldn't go so far as to say that...I have two high mileage examples that I have no problem putting money into...the cost of ownership for me over the last 6 years (for both cars) is still greatly cheaper than the new cars I was looking at, at the time.
Have you ever, or do you own a 3S david?? Both of mine are "tighter" than many newer cars I have been in.
davidmitsusrock
7/20/2006 4:14:25 PM
no i havnt i am saying up for a VR-4 but i am just assuming from most cars that the higher the mileage the more problems it will run into you cant iexpect it to go past 200k miles without any problems.
thestealth
7/21/2006 10:05:14 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: davidmitsusrock
no i havnt i am saying up for a VR-4 but i am just assuming from most cars that the higher the mileage the more problems it will run into you cant iexpect it to go past 200k miles without any problems.
You are very correct in your assumption. Although, I am a firm believer in preventive maintenace and fixing the little things when they break before they add up. Together, my cars have almost 350K miles between them and people can't believe they are almost 15 years old with that many miles. For the most part, it is how you (and the previous owner) cares for the car...but yes, things do and will wear out. Bearings, struts, cv joints, rubber bushings, et. al. don't last forever.
Michaels_RT
7/22/2006 4:56:03 AM
I agree with thestealth. Higher mileage cars are fine if properly maintained. Also, the non turbo 3000GT/Stealth DOHC is a GREAT motor. Seeing 200K before a rebuild on one if its maintained is almost EXPECTED in that car. The turbos are a little mroe fickle on the whole, but still not bad if taken care of. Giveitall5349, if you have a clean TIGHT high mile DOHC car lined up for a good price, feel free to jump on it and mods are FINE. Just take care of her and she will take care of you. And NO doing a TT to it is not necessary to make it pretty strong. Low 14s high 13s can be accomplished with a little time and shopping.
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