Phil's 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL

The 3000gt is one of the few Asian sportscars still in production today.  It is a true sportscar unlike American muscle cars and wanna-be sportscars (Viper, Corvette, Rustang).  The muscle and wanna-be cars are only good for driving fast for a short period of time in a straight line (i.e. drag racing).  They don't handle worth anything as some Corvette, and Rustang drivers have kindly demonstrated in front of me while flying off the interstate into the ditch when attempting to change lanes at high speed.  The 3000gt is a different beast that actually handles well in real driving conditions, and thanks to it's electronically controlled suspension it doesn't have to ride like a sportscar all the time.  The car is acurately described by Mitsubishi as an exotic luxury grand touring sportscar.  Dodge was selling a car called the Stealth for some time that was a 3000gt on the inside with Dodge's body on the outside.  For loads of information on the 3000gt and Stealth check out the 3000gt Stealth International site.

Some of the features of my 3000gt:

• 250 hp 3.0L 24 value DOHC engine (originally 222 hp)
• 4 wheel anti-lock disk brakes
• power seat with adjustable lateral and lumbar support
• power locks
• power windows
• cruise control
• automatic climate control
• AM/FM/Cassette stereo with equalizer and on-wheel controls
• 16" alloy wheels
• K&N Filtercharger Injection Performance Kit
• electronically controlled suspension
• electronically controlled exhaust
• heated side mirrors
• integrated security system
• portable speaker phone

Some of the things I really like about it:

• 160 mph+ top speed
• excellent handling
• touring mode to sport mode at the press of a switch (changes suspension and exhaust)
• two antennas, one in window and one power, so you always get good sound
• won't blast you with hot/cold air.  There are temperature sensors in the ductwork that prevent this from happening.  If too hot/cold air is coming through the vents it is diverted away from the occupants until the temperature is acceptable.
• I like the 1st generation styling.  I think the strut covers and side vents look cooler than in the newer models, but that's just my preference
• I find the interior very comfortable
• chicks dig the car (because it looks like the batmobile inside)

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