Allow myself to introduce...myself

[P-Tree]

Good afternoon all. New member to the forum here. As with everyone else on here (I'm assuming) I am looking forward to the release of the C8. I'm hoping GM / Chevy knocks it out of the park. I'm especially interested in the rumours of the 5.5. DOHC FPC. I'll take one in convertible trim please. I love talking about cars and feel I have a pretty open mind and eclectic taste when it comes to vehicles. I've driven on the Nürburgring Nordschleife and I went to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018. Below is a full list of cars that I've owned. Currently taking a sabbatical from the sports cars (long stroy). We'll see if I pull a the trigger on a C8 down the road. Feel free to ask me any questions, insight on cars I've owned / driven (there are a bunch), etc. Thanks for having me. Cheers

1991 Honda Civic DX
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
2001 Ford Mustang GT
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
1993 Honda Civic CX
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
2002 Honda Insight
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth
2014 Nissan GT-R
1995 Toyota Supra
2015 Honda Fit
2015 Jeep Renegade

[John]

Welcome P-Tree! We are glad you joined us. Glad you are considering re-entry into the sports car world. You came to the right place — as “looking forward to the release of the C8” is a common affliction here. Just 93 more days for us to wait...

[C8Driving]

You sure have had some very interesting vehicles. Thanks for joining. We all have a lot to learn together as we wait, but even better after July 18th.

[P-Tree]

You sure have had some very interesting vehicles. Thanks for joining. We all have a lot to learn together as we wait, but even better after July 18th.

I've had a few odd ***** in there. I miss my '93 VR-4. Never should have sold it.

1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4

2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

2014 Nissan GT-R (**** I miss Izzy. Yes, I name all of my cars)

[John]

We names ours also; along with its “traveling license” plate, all our HP Corvettes are called “WRP SPD.” [Oregon only allows a total of six number/letters.]

[JB]

Welcome amd some very cool rides

[Ssscooter66]

Welcome to the site P-Tree !
The Cobra in the background looks very familiar with the one in my garage (621made) & a buddy was just over who has the red 2004 anniversary model .

[Fireeagle]

Welcome to the forum P-Tree. That's a pretty diverse collection you've had. I always thought the 3000GT was a really nice car and had always wanted one. It's a shame Mitsubishi discontinued that model, but looking at what's available for sale now, those cars sure did not age well... at least those on car sites located in the Northeast all seem to have paint issues. What did you like most and least about them?

[P-Tree]

What did you like most and least about them?

If you go into a 3000 GT VR-4 thinking of it as a Grand Tourer, you'll have a good time. They're not a sports car. They weigh ~3,800 lbs. But, they are very comfortable and ride great. They are surprisingly nimble with their All Wheel Steering. Even by today's standards, they are actually fairly quick. I thought they sounded pretty good also. I prefer the looks of the 1st gen (1991 - 1993) looks than the more rounded bulbous 2nd gen.

Haven't looked in a while, but the paint is 20+ years old, so there is that. The windshield air vents plastic always cracks. The car is complicated, and can be a pain to work on. For instance, 3 sparks plugs are easy to get to, the back 3 are behind the intake manifold. You have to remove the front driver wheel in order to replace the alternator. The OEM ECU is prone to failure (there are aftermarket solutions now).

Overall, it's a fun GT car from the Japanese Bubble Era. Those were some good years!

[fvs]

Welcome Mr Powers...

[RoketRdr]

If you go into a 3000 GT VR-4 thinking of it as a Grand Tourer, you'll have a good time. They're not a sports car. They weigh ~3,800 lbs. But, they are very comfortable and ride great. They are surprisingly nimble with their All Wheel Steering. Even by today's standards, they are actually fairly quick. I thought they sounded pretty good also. I prefer the looks of the 1st gen (1991 - 1993) looks than the more rounded bulbous 2nd gen.

Haven't looked in a while, but the paint is 20+ years old, so there is that. The windshield air vents plastic always cracks. The car is complicated, and can be a pain to work on. For instance, 3 sparks plugs are easy to get to, the back 3 are behind the intake manifold. You have to remove the front driver wheel in order to replace the alternator. The OEM ECU is prone to failure (there are aftermarket solutions now).

Overall, it's a fun GT car from the Japanese Bubble Era. Those were some good years!

They're great cars!!! I put them in the category of all time great cars that are worth keeping and never getting rid of. Still see a few of them running around Houston in showroom like condition. Welcome to the forum BTW. Not sure why you think everyone here is looking forward to the release of the C8 though.

[Frenzy36]

Welcome- Some fun cars you've had. Great pics too. Perhaps the C8 will be the best one yet to come.