These mitsus suck you in...

[white_4gGT]

So, if you want to buy a car and you have a choice between...

3000 GT (mid 90's)
Tsi AWD (mid 90's)

Priced about the same - mid $3000. Same condition, similar mileage.

Which one would you get?

I'm new to mitsus and really have no idea.

I really should be looking at a grocery getter though. Damn it! :-)

[twack]

I would get the TSI not because I am biased i Just know that the 3000gt aint the funnest car to work on.

[EclipseGST]

Depends on if the 3kgt is a VR4 or not.

[Matt D.]

At this point in my life, if the 3000GT was a twin turbo I would take that.

[Gravy]

I agree with matt d. if it's a VR4 get it, especially if it's a 94. If it's a base, got TSI all the way. They arn't fun to work on, but then again. Who here owns a 4g63 and scream yes like they've had the best sex in their life every time you have to pull your car apart to fix something?

[niterydr]

Depends upon what you are looking for out of the vehicle. More specifications on each car would be nice.

[HiImBrian]

I don't think he's talking about a vr4. A vr4 is going to be much more expensive to a dsm if you're comparing the two.

[MustGoFaster]

If it is a VR4 for that price it's a gamble. If it's not a VR4, TSI with out a doubt.

[Kracka]

3000GT if its the VR4 twin-turbo, otherwise the TSi for sure.

[white_4gGT]

Thanks all.

No, it's not a VR4. If it was it would be quite a bit more money.

From what I read, don't get the 3000gt - harder to work on and it's the VR4.
What is the main reasons the Tsi wins over the 3000gt? Reliability? Performance?

I haven't been inside a 3000gt or a Tsi so I'll have to see if they fit me too.
I would have to say that I like the look of the 3000gt much more. So I still have that dilemma. LOL!

Whatever car I get, it will be my grocery getter. And the 3000gt looks like it will carry my bike rack better due to the config of the back.

[Would?]

Originally Posted by white_4gGT

Thanks all.

No, it's not a VR4. If it was it would be quite a bit more money.

From what I read, don't get the 3000gt - harder to work on and it's the VR4.
What is the main reasons the Tsi wins over the 3000gt? Reliability? Performance?

I haven't been inside a 3000gt or a Tsi so I'll have to see if they fit me too.
I would have to say that I like the look of the 3000gt much more. So I still have that dilemma. LOL!

Whatever car I get, it will be my grocery getter. And the 3000gt looks like it will carry my bike rack better due to the config of the back.

The inside of a 3000gt and the TSi is almost exactly the same, space wise.. My friend owns a 3kgt and I own the TSi.

[HiImBrian]

if you're gunna put a bike rack on it and use it as a reliable car then get the 3000gt. You're asking a bunch of speed junkies if you should get a na v6 that's hard and expensive to work or a fi 4banger that is proven to make good power easily. Obviously, we are going to conclude the tsi is the one to get, but after hearing you say you wanna put a bike rack on it then hell just get the 3s

[bluntedelvis]

Bike rack? Dude just get a truck and call it good.

[123abc]

Originally Posted by white_4gGT

Thanks all.

No, it's not a VR4. If it was it would be quite a bit more money.

From what I read, don't get the 3000gt - harder to work on and it's the VR4.
What is the main reasons the Tsi wins over the 3000gt? Reliability? Performance?

I haven't been inside a 3000gt or a Tsi so I'll have to see if they fit me too.
I would have to say that I like the look of the 3000gt much more. So I still have that dilemma. LOL!

Whatever car I get, it will be my grocery getter. And the 3000gt looks like it will carry my bike rack better due to the config of the back.

We're speed junky's, not Audi drivers. :-P

[white_4gGT]

I know. I know. LOL!

I really should be buying like a Toyota Pickup or something.

I guess I'm trying to see if I can hit 2 birds with one stone - buy a car that can be my DD/winter car and be able to tinker with it also plus use it as an occasional bike carrier (weekends).

I'm actually looking at bike racks that will fit hatchies... like a Tsi. LOL! I'm heading out now to look at a Celica too.

What a problem. :-) Women and cars... have a hard time picking just one.

Thanks guys.

[white_4gGT]

Oh and yeah... my brother said get a VR4 instead.

I would get a GT-R if I could but I guess budget doesn't allow for that either.

Heading out to Eagan right now to check out a car.

Later.

[Kracka]

You already have one slow and heavy car (4G), why get another (non-turbo 3kGT)?

If you want fun buy a turbo DSM and stop dicking around with these other things!

[Would?]

If the TSi is awd, then it would be ok in the winter. Get a small pick-up such as a '95 Tacoma.

[crazy_skier]

i saw a tsi once with a bike rack on he roof..... if you were to find one of those again you could get a tsi and then that style rack.... so it would be a fast winter car with a roof rack!!!! hahah

saw this on bikeforums.net "Had the same issue with a 95 Talon (same platform as Eclipse). I used a std Yakima system, took their "Universal" clips and bent them to fit. I mounted all 4 towers on the Hatch, so the Bikes were at a slight angle. I could fit 4 Bikes + Wheels on this setup, it was very solid, and I could still open the hatch. Never had a problem." - Voodoo 76

[white_4gGT]

Originally Posted by Kracka

You already have one slow and heavy car (4G), why get another (non-turbo 3kGT)?

If you want fun buy a turbo DSM and stop dicking around with these other things!

Oh nice. :-)