The 3000GT Spyder...what ever happened to these cars?

[95DSMGSX]

Hey everyone!

What ever happened to these epic cars? Sure they were overpriced at the time, but I feel I rarely meet another 3000GT Spyder owner out there.

Anyone else a fan of the 3KGT platform? Anyone have some cool stories about these cars when they were new "back in the day"?

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[jinscho]

I honestly never knew the 3KGT had a Spyder option... I WANT ONE

 

[dustyboner]

this is why you never see them. look at how low the production numbers are

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Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder Production Numbers (Nagoya, Japan Plant: 1,618)
ASC Rancho Dominguez assembly plant: Only 1,034 were completed and offered for sale.
Remaining 584 are assumed to have been dismantled for parts.

http://3000gtspyderregistry.com/index.html

 

[jinscho]

this is why you never see them. look at how low the production numbers are

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Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder Production Numbers (Nagoya, Japan Plant: 1,618)
ASC Rancho Dominguez assembly plant: Only 1,034 were completed and offered for sale.
Remaining 584 are assumed to have been dismantled for parts.

http://3000gtspyderregistry.com/index.html

Also why they're selling used right now for $30k plus...

I told my wife I found my mid-life crisis car.. she told me I better start saving.. and live a lot longer

 

[95DSMGSX]

this is why you never see them. look at how low the production numbers are

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Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder Production Numbers (Nagoya, Japan Plant: 1,618)
ASC Rancho Dominguez assembly plant: Only 1,034 were completed and offered for sale.
Remaining 584 are assumed to have been dismantled for parts.

http://3000gtspyderregistry.com/index.html

Wow! very cool to learn this white on gray spyders is one of 49 examples. I hope these continue to appreciate as I feel they are currently under-rated and live in the shadows of the hyped Supra and Skylines. While those others are great cars, I feel the 3KGT platform had the performance to match along with the great grand touring capability and luxury.

Also why they're selling used right now for $30k plus...

I told my wife I found my mid-life crisis car.. she told me I better start saving.. and live a lot longer

Start saving!! Say it is an "investment" haha

 

[DogWhistle]

https://www.carfax.com/vehicle/JA3AV65J3SY819422

 

[twicks69]

Other than super rare, they were ridiculously overpriced and overweight. Because of being a convertible they were significantly heavier than a standard tank VR4, and most performance oriented folks spending that kind of cash went for the standard VR4.

They are quite rare, and I have only seen a handful of VR4 Spyders in the last 19 years.

 

[IHeartMyHonda]

Ive only ever seen 2 in person. One was when I worked at a dealership ~12 years ago, and the other was broken down on the side of the interstate with some 20" chrome wheels about a month ago. Both were vr4 models.
And I second that the reason they were unpopular is because of their weight. In coupe form, they were almost 4000 lbs, so making a hard-top convertible probably wasn't the best decision.

That being said, I would love to have that 1/1 yellow on grey car.

 

[95DSMGSX]

Other than super rare, they were ridiculously overpriced and overweight. Because of being a convertible they were significantly heavier than a standard tank VR4, and most performance oriented folks spending that kind of cash went for the standard VR4.

They are quite rare, and I have only seen a handful of VR4 Spyders in the last 19 years.

Very true about the weight. Before I bought the car I thought this thing would drive like a tank on wheels. However, when I got behind the wheel you really can feel the AWS give the car a "lighter" feel to it. And because of the pumps and motors in the back for the hardtop, the car has a closer 50/50 weight distribution than the regular VR4 coupe. The additional weight makes the car feel planted, however, I wouldn't consider a full blown "high performance" car...more like a killer Grand Touring machine! Nothing cooler than hearing the turbos spool up with the wind in your hair.


If anyone is interested I made a quick video driving it around town. Cheers!

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