Bit of info on the GTO/3000GT

Kitchster_uk · 11 Apr 2006 at 19:46

As I have posted recently, I'm after a new motor. Had almost decided on *** 540 beemer but I got thinking after seeing a GTO and hey presto, a UK 3000GT TT is only £750 fc insurance with £100 xs - no too bad considering the pace of the things!

What do I need to look out for. I presume I am right in that the GTO is an import and the 3000GT is the UK car?

Cheers

Kitchster_uk · 11 Apr 2006 at 20:32

Mic said:
Or an NSX.

Hmm, like This one

Kitchster_uk · 12 Apr 2006 at 18:31

[TW]Fox said:
Pffft 540i > plastic Jap supercar thingy.

In reality the 540i and the 3000GT performance isn't a mile apart and the power is very similar, just mattpc pointed out on the phone last night, this is likely to be my last 'mentalmobile' for a while and the 540i can wait - it's the perfect thing for when I have a family as the missus won't suspect the beemer of being a beast

Fuel economy - I managed 24mpg out of the MX-5 this week...

Insurance was on a standard car but I agree - that is cheap!

Cheers for the advice, any hints on what to look for when purchasing one???

Kitchster_uk · 12 Apr 2006 at 18:44

Ahh, but I am looking the Mk1(?) 1994/6 3000GT which I believe is just under 6 seconds to 60, with the BM being about .8 secs behind that. Coming from the <X-5 the handling of the GT may be interesting but the power of either will be unbeliveable.

Don't get me wrong, I really do fancy the loon-mobile over the hugely rapid amalgamation of DFS and ****** and I reckon I would be less inclined to get bored with the GT, with my current record ownership (since I bought the golf in 2001, 10 cars ago) being a massive 11 months!!!!

Kitchster_uk · 12 Apr 2006 at 19:12

[TW]Fox said:
Besides, he won't be getting a 3000GT with only £5k, it'll be an earlier Jap GTO. Are these not down on power from the UK cars?

1996 MITSUBISHI 3000GT 2dr Coupe,
Manual, 93,000 miles, Uk Model, Twin Turbo, VGC, Full Leather, Full electric pack etc, Full Mitsubishi Service History, Sold with Private Reg C18 GTO, Totally standard, Fast reliable Supercar. £4,495
Telephone: 01924 365301 or 07709 462581
Distance: 69 miles
Price: £4,495

On the auto donkey - nice motor and within budget. Would have linked to autotrader but am not smart enough

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Kitchster_uk · 12 Apr 2006 at 20:47

I don't really want this to get to handbags, just want some advice on do's and don't, such as the whole "it must have FSH" etc

Kitchster_uk · 16 Apr 2006 at 17:10

Right, been looking at the optoins on the 3000GT and then the GTO. The import is going to cost around £600 more to insure but there are more around they are cheaper. Is there a massive difference between the two or is it jsut the odd 20bhp, which I am sure can be tuned out of it?

Cheers