A Mitsubishi "vert" we don't get...| Grassroots Motorsports forum |

integraguy UltraDork
9/26/12 2:36 p.m.

This morning I was scanning an article in a British magazine that was titled "Roadster Guide" ....or something similar. I was surprised to find this car mentioned (Mitsubishi Colt CZC-T) because I had never heard of it, much less seen one. I read a few different U.K. car mags, but never saw this pictured or tested.

So, for fans of small "roadsters" and / or fans of the "3 Diamonds" brand:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mitsubishi/colt/first-drives/mitsubishi-colt-1.5-czc-t

carguy123 PowerDork
9/26/12 2:59 p.m.

I won't be devastated that we can't get one.

yamaha Dork
9/26/12 3:06 p.m.

I'm not surprised......I AM more surprised that Mitsu is still afloat in the US.

dculberson SuperDork
9/26/12 3:12 p.m.

I've actually never "gotten" any of the Mitsubishi convertibles.

Vigo SuperDork
9/26/12 10:21 p.m.

3000gt Spyders were pretty damn kickass when new. You know, back before damn near everyone had a convertible hardtop.

Even now, convertible hardtop twin turbo 6spd manual AWD GT cars are certainly not commonplace enough to scoff at.

yamaha Dork
9/27/12 9:27 a.m.

In reply to Vigo:

Are you talking about targa topped cars......if so, there were plenty before and after.

Luke UberDork
9/27/12 9:36 a.m.

That car also comes in this flavour -

1.5 turbo, 5-speed.

Flight Service SuperDork
9/27/12 9:44 a.m.

What if I said there was a reliable Mitsubishi you could buy, that is class leading in durability and in fuel consumption?

EvanB UberDork
9/27/12 9:47 a.m.

I would say you were lying.

yamaha Dork
9/27/12 9:49 a.m.

I would ask you what drugs you were on.....

Flight Service SuperDork
9/27/12 9:57 a.m.

Well I am not, and there are a few of them.

They are these:

and they go in these

They also make a V12 and 4 of them go in these

The Captain said "I think the only reason we have 4 engines is so we can keep going if a few shut down. These engine never stop, I think we only need 3 Mitsubishis on our next boat." He also said they burn less fuel than any other boat he has Captained.

See Mitsubishi can build a nice product.

Just don't ask the price. LOL

yamaha Dork
9/27/12 10:05 a.m.

jimbob_racing Dork
9/27/12 10:16 a.m.

Luke wrote: That car also comes in this flavour - 1.5 turbo, 5-speed.

That's a nice looking Honda Fit.

dculberson SuperDork
9/27/12 1:08 p.m.

yamaha wrote: In reply to Vigo: Are you talking about targa topped cars......if so, there were plenty before and after.

No there was a 3000GT that was a real hard top convertible, and it was pretty cool looking but I wouldn't touch one with your 10' pole and the original cost was eye popping. It was something like a $30,000 option to add the hardtop convertible - beyond the cost of a 3000GT VR4!!

yamaha Dork
9/27/12 2:27 p.m.

Oh, might be why I've never seen one......

PHeller UltraDork
9/27/12 2:31 p.m.

Feedyurhed Dork
9/27/12 2:49 p.m.

I thought Mitsubishi was a TV.

Vigo SuperDork
9/28/12 7:28 a.m.

Are you talking about targa topped cars......if so, there were plenty before and after.

I meant exactly what i said.. convertible hardtop. That is different from a targa top.

Oh, might be why I've never seen one......

They're pretty rare. And they still sell for 15-30k when you can get a regular vr-4 as low as 2-3k now.

Flight Service SuperDork
9/28/12 8:54 a.m.

Apparently they are available in my old town for $18K

knb13 Reader
10/3/12 8:34 a.m.

The VR4 Spyder has been one of my favorite cars for a long time... pretty rare especially as they get older but low millage ones still demand a pretty penny.

e_pie HalfDork
10/3/12 8:49 a.m.

Flight Service wrote: What if I said there was a reliable Mitsubishi you could buy, that is class leading in durability and in fuel consumption?

I wouldn't be able to hear your answer over my laughter.

4g63t HalfDork
10/3/12 1:36 p.m.

Sticker on a VR-4 Spyder was $68,424

Armitage Reader
10/3/12 1:43 p.m.

Yea in '95 dollars. That's over $100k in today's money.

(Jump to :30) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGuIxvpcpko

If memory serves, MMNA imported normal 3KGTs and then shipped them off to an installer in CA to have the conversion done.

Max_Archer Reader
10/3/12 2:45 p.m.

As I recall, the VR4 Spyders' top motors tend to burn out and are basically impossible to replace, leaving you with an overweight floppy kinda ugly coupe. It was also the first mass-produced power hardtop car or something if I'm remembering right.