$18,765
Beaverton, Oregon
Category
Hatchback
Mileage
79822
Posted Over 1 Month
I create this listing with a heavy heart. It is time to sell my baby! Up for sale is a 1995 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 Spyder. I am going to assume that if you are truly interested in this car then you probably already know a little about it, so I won't go into production numbers or rarity or anything like that. All of that is easily obtained by a quick online search. So, without further ado: The Good: This is a nice working example of a rare, hard to find car. A twin turbo V6 with a six speed transmission, all wheel drive and anti lock brakes, this car is pretty much as close as you can get to exotic car performance without having to shell out $100,000, not to mention a hard top convertible that retracts within 30 seconds! There are a few cosmetic defects, detailed below, but otherwise it is mechanically sound. It starts, stops, and runs as expected. The air conditioning cools, and the heater heats. All power accessories work, windows, locks, seats, etc. All glass is clear without defect. The rear defroster defrosts. There are no fluid leaks. Best of all, the top works! I decided to put 20" rims on it when I purchased it (because, why not?) but the car will come with the factory set as well, so you will receive two full sets of wheels and tires. Everything else is factory standard, including the stereo. There have been no modifications. The car has never been in an accident and still has the original paint. The mileage is very low for the year, which should help for future collectability. I purchased the car in 2005 with 49,000 miles on it, so I have put 30,000 on it in the last 9 years. This was purchased as a third car, so I pretty much only drove it in the summer or on sunny days, up until a couple of years ago when it became my second car/daily driver. The Bad: While the car operates well, there are a few issues, some of which are noted issues with the car in general. Typical issues with the 3000GT in general are: 1) The rear view mirror is cloudy, and a little loose. I'm used to it so have never replaced it. 2) There is some clear coat peeling on the rear spoiler. 3) The Tour/Sport indicator light is flashing, meaning there is an issue with the ECS (Electronic Controlled Suspension.) It is an electronic activation of the hardness or softness of the struts, depending on the mode you select. I have never noticed too much difference between the two, so it has not been enough of a pressing issue for me to fix it. 4) The factory wheels have some curbing and chrome peeling. Issues with this car specifically: 1) The power antenna will not retract fully into the body, but sticks up a few inches. It will still extend and retract when the stereo is in use, it just won't go all the way in. I actually had just put a new one in a couple of years ago, but hit a branch overhanging the street last year, putting a small dent in the shaft. And that's as far as it will go now. 2) There is a scrape mark that goes across the gas cap area that was caused by a bolt in the shelving in my garage. 3) There is a small dent in the front right fender, caused by my wife as she knocked a can of paint off the shelf in our garage. Pink paint. That spilled all over. Yes, she is still alive. And yes, we are still married. I know, weird, right? 4) The driver's seat has a tear down one seam. It is on the seam, so it should be fairly easy to fix. 5) There is some damage to the rear bumper from a hit and run. Sigh. 6) The rubber seals for the top are running almost 20 years old, so they have hardened a little bit in their old age. This means the top will not seal fully when in the closed position, so I would not recommend running it through a car wash or parking it outdoors in inclement weather for any long periods of time. Standard driving in rainy weather, or short term parking outdoors are not much of a problem but I would recommend keeping it in a garage. I have heard of products you can use that will soften up the rubber, but have yet to try anything. While the top does open and close completely, sometimes you have to push the button a couple of times for it to complete. 7) There are miscellaneous other little nicks and scrapes that would not be uncommon on a 20 year old car, most of which could be buffed out. Just trying to say that this is not showroom condition if that is what you are expecting. The Beautiful: This car is a blast to drive! It may not be the fastest car on the road, but it is faster than most, corners well, and brakes almost as fast as it goes, so if you want to drive circles around most of the cars out there, this will do just that. Lowering or raising the top is an instant attention getter, or conversation starter if you're looking for one. It is just heavenly to drive around with the top down on a nice, sunny day. I always feel like I am on vacation, even if I am just driving to or from work. It's a great stress reliever! Factor in the low production run and the scarcity of running examples, and this car is poised to be a future hot collectible. The Price: The actual asking price is $18,675.309 for anyone who appreciates the reference. Unfortunately, eBay would not allow me to post that extra nine tenths of a cent. That being said, I am open to consider any reasonable offers. Remember, you will be receiving two complete sets of wheels and tires! In reality, I do not really want to sell the car, but unfortunately my income is about 30% of what it was ten years ago, and to top all that off I just broke my right arm so I can't even drive it for most of this summer. Bummer... The car is being sold as is, with no warranty or any other guarantee. I would prefer a local buyer, or at least meeting the buyer here to pick it up, but I am open to shipping out of state as well. Shipping must be arranged and paid for by the buyer. I can deliver the vehicle pretty much anywhere within the Pacific Northwest, within reason. A deposit of $1000 must be made by PayPal within three days of purchase, with the remainder due by cashiers check or cash within seven days, unless other arrangements are made and agreed upon. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions on the vehicle before making a purchasing decision. Thank you for checking out my listing. I hope that she can go to a good home :-)
Trim Spyder VR 4 Convertible 2 Door
