99 GSX vs 96/97 3000GT VR4

[At-Least-It's-An-Evo]

How about a $18k Evo. There's quite a few of those running around for sale.

[Pimpin Dsmstyle]

I've owned nine dsm's allen, and I know 3000GT's are over all way nicer cars. I think they look better, faster stock, and just sexy. However I can't afford those cars so I probably won't have one for a long time.

[Kracka]

I'd take the 2G 3/S over the 2G DSM if I were to get back into the Mitsu game. 3/S's are a total step-up in every aspect: more durable, more power, better looks, sound better, a lot nicer interior, better handling, etc. They will cost you more though so keep that in mind (modding, gas, insurance, repairs, etc.).

[Goat Blower]

I know where there's a real nice 97 GSX with about 530whp in mods and low miles, mint condition. I had to pass on it.

[DoughtCom]

The stealth would be my choice and it sounds like what you're leaning towards... and for the right reasons.

[Steeltwo]

don't you have to take off the intake mani to change plugs in a 3s?

or was that just a inside joke on their forums that my noob ass never got?

[AJ]

Originally Posted by Steeltwo

don't you have to take off the intake mani to change plugs in a 3s?

or was that just a inside joke on their forums that my noob ass never got?

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NO joke, but on Swanny's setup it's a 20 min job. Stock, not even close.

[Shotgun!]

3S

You would be silly not to.

[Shane@DBPerformance]

Wanna buy a white 99 GSX?

[AJ]

Originally Posted by ecoli

Wanna buy a white 99 GSX?

I think you need to ask Barton that question when he moves back up. He's the one with the white car fettish

[SlowWhite]

Originally Posted by DSMStyle

I think you need to ask Barton that question when he moves back up. He's the one with the white car fettish

Don't tempt me..... (how much?)

[niterydr]

I've owned both, and I perfer the 3s.
They are very solid cars if well taken care of. When my car was nearly stock, it was low low 13's and I drove it everywhere for 30k+ miles.

[Pushit2.0]

If your looking for a 12 somthing, and a nice ride, I would take the 3/s. You should be able to get to that with basic bolt-ons. I hope you do not plan any rally cross events with a stealth/3000gt.

~John

[AJ]

Originally Posted by Pushit2.0

I hope you do not plan any rally cross events with a stealth/3000gt.

~John

Nope, but I think swanny should give it a shot.

[DSM_421]

I'd go with the 99 gsx.

But personally I think 1g are so much better looking then 2g.

[A//// Guy]

Get a 3S!

[JET]

I am sure you would be very happy with either one. Timing belt job on the 3S is a whore, so try to find one that already has that done if you go with the 3S. With the dsm you can have friends help with any maintenance for probably the price of beer and pizza, the 3S will probably have to go into a shop. Both will hit 12's with very little work.

[howslowcanyougo]

Whatever you do, think LONG and HARD before ever buying either model with an Auto unless you plan on making a lot of power to make up the overhead and can afford all the supporting tranny work and mods.

Right now, after all the crap I had with my Tsi Auto I'd take a Ford Feista if was a just a manual.......

[AJ]

Originally Posted by howslowcanyougo

Whatever you do, think LONG and HARD before ever buying either model with an Auto unless you plan on making a lot of power to make up the overhead and can afford all the supporting tranny work and mods.

They don't make the TT 3S in an Auto, so we are safe there. And we've done the AT DSM thing, 17 sec 1/4 miles where mroe than I could take. AT is for the DD.

[howslowcanyougo]

Originally Posted by DSMStyle

They don't make the TT 3S in an Auto, so we are safe there.

News to me?

Atleast Mitsu made the right move there!

And so just WHY OH LORD did they make a AWD DSM in a Auto?