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Malaziel · 08-09-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 3startuna

The 3000GT wasnt as successful as the GTR because MITSUBISHI didnt pursue an active racing campaign with it.

The 3000GT was successful. It outsold all of the other Japanese supercars. It made Mitsubishi money and attracted buyers to there marquee.

3startuna · 08-10-2008, 11:19 AM

u sure about that man? compared to a supra, RX7 or skyline? doubt it.

Majority of people who know imports hate the GT, our lack of aftermarket support, and lack of road racing victories, and also our resale costs compared to the other supercars doesnt exactly spell success.

Mitsu canceled the line cause they just werent selling.

I guess it could be worse though, it could be an NSX ROFL

JasonY · 08-10-2008, 11:50 AM

Currently we have better aftermarket support or equal to all the others. There is nearly nothing that cant be done with our platform now. As soon as someone steps up with trans parts, we will have the best street car of all the jap *supercars*.

Jason

mikes2nd · 08-10-2008, 12:09 PM

guys a fag

YouTube - Ezra Dyer does 206 mph in a Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 McLaren

beckerb · 08-10-2008, 12:51 PM

I have driven a GTR (thinking of buying one - not sure yet - I like the ZR1 a lot so it will be one or the other) and it is a "kick in the pants" to say the least. I am not real happy with its looks but from a performance and driveablity standpoint it is really outstanding...

Malaziel · 08-10-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 3startuna

u sure about that man? compared to a supra, RX7 or skyline? doubt it.

The 3000GT outsold the NSX, Supra, and RX-7 combined. There were about as many 300ZXs sold as 3000GTs.

Hammer · 08-10-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Malaziel

The 3000GT outsold the NSX, Supra, and RX-7 combined. There were about as many 300ZXs sold as 3000GTs.

Not to rain on your parade but if the 3000GT was so successful and made money for Mitsu then why cancel it? The GT R might not last long either.
If it follows the same path then watch for large price jumps over the next few years til it stops selling and gets canceled.

JasonY · 08-10-2008, 05:42 PM

The price became too high due to the exchage rate and it was also laggin behind in performance due to the C5 Vette becoming a major contendor and superb performance for the dollar.

Jason

Purdue3KGT · 08-10-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammer

Not to rain on your parade but if the 3000GT was so successful and made money for Mitsu then why cancel it? The GT R might not last long either.
If it follows the same path then watch for large price jumps over the next few years til it stops selling and gets canceled.

Fads come and go with these type of cars... it just happened that around 2000, no one was making any real "supercars". I mean look at the Supra, Rx7, 300zx... they were all cancelled even though they were "successful"

brutten · 08-10-2008, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by beckerb

I have driven a GTR (thinking of buying one - not sure yet - I like the ZR1 a lot so it will be one or the other) and it is a "kick in the pants" to say the least. I am not real happy with its looks but from a performance and driveablity standpoint it is really outstanding...

Did you get to push it at all? Does the front of the car look worse in person and lastly how was the ride for cruising around town?

I am thinking I will likely pick one up in 3-4 years after my house is paid off and people have had a chance to see if the car has strong reliability

08-10-2008, 11:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
3startuna Damn It! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Drives: Without Traction Trader Rating: (17)	Re: VR4 mentioned in GTR article hehe u sure about that man? compared to a supra, RX7 or skyline? doubt it. Majority of people who know imports hate the GT, our lack of aftermarket support, and lack of road racing victories, and also our resale costs compared to the other supercars doesnt exactly spell success. Mitsu canceled the line cause they just werent selling. I guess it could be worse though, it could be an NSX ROFL __________________ 96 3000GT FWD TT -Rebuilt 2 bolt 8:1 block, balanced stock internals, valve job, 99 Lifters, Maximal Performance Motor mounts and valve cover!! Quaife LSD, ACT Max Extreme 6 puck, RPS flywheel, Greddy emanage Ultimate, custom fuel system i designed my self, profec B spec2, walbro 255lph, stock turbos, Braided steel upper and lower radiator hoses, KNN FPIK, FMIC, FM oil cooler, cusco Oil catch can, stillen DP, IPS 3" single, Full AC delete, stripped interior, Corbeau Forza 2 seat, 2 inch harness, ALL Greddy electronic gauges, brakes: 4 piston calipers from Yogurts TT, Hawk pads, Valvoline DOT 4, Russells steel lines Coming soon: Thats right 12G72TT

08-10-2008, 11:50 AM	#13 (permalink)
JasonY Fool...No man can kill me Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lower Delaware Drives: TT = Design Flaw.... Trader Rating: (26)	Re: VR4 mentioned in GTR article hehe Currently we have better aftermarket support or equal to all the others. There is nearly nothing that cant be done with our platform now. As soon as someone steps up with trans parts, we will have the best street car of all the jap supercars. Jason __________________ "Busting your butt doesn't guarantee success but sitting on your butt will pretty much guarantee failure" 01.5 Dodge 2500 Cummins powered - tow rig 4"/Intake/Edge EZ/35's/built trans Quality Parts and Service from I.P.S. and Dynamic Racing

08-10-2008, 12:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
beckerb Forum user Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: North Carolina Drives: Stealth RT TT Trader Rating: (0)	Re: VR4 mentioned in GTR article hehe I have driven a GTR (thinking of buying one - not sure yet - I like the ZR1 a lot so it will be one or the other) and it is a "kick in the pants" to say the least. I am not real happy with its looks but from a performance and driveablity standpoint it is really outstanding... __________________ Not to old to have fun - yet ??? - 2007 Dodge SRT-8 Superbee 2007 Hemi Quad Cab 4X4 2006 Harley V-Rod , 1999 S&S 1200 Sportster 2005 H/D FatBoy(Stage II),1973 BMW R75/5 restored 2004 Ducati Monster SR2,1972 BMW R75/5 restored 2004 Ford MACH I Mustang, Pro-Charger 535 RWHP 2002 Viper SRT-10,2000 Custom 883 Sportster 1992 Stealth RT TT (Stage III) 633.9 AWHP 1992 Stealth RT 1991 Stealth RT TT and More

08-10-2008, 05:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
JasonY Fool...No man can kill me Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Lower Delaware Drives: TT = Design Flaw.... Trader Rating: (26)	Re: VR4 mentioned in GTR article hehe The price became too high due to the exchage rate and it was also laggin behind in performance due to the C5 Vette becoming a major contendor and superb performance for the dollar. Jason

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