The Mitsubishi 3000GT can oftentimes be lumped into a category of being a generic, tired used car given the base model SL and top-spec VR4 had similar looks. But rest assured, VR4 examples like the one shown here are dramatically different from their bargain-basement siblings, packing a plethora of technology and performance features that made Mitsubishi’s halo car far and away one of the most sophisticated performance cars on the market in 1994. This VR4 model listed here on eBay has just 41,587 miles and remains in stock condition, with no apparent modifications. The seller is asking $16,900 or best offer, which seems like a bargain to me.

The early 90s represented one of the best eras for Japanese performance cars, from the Supra to the RX7 to 300ZX Twin Turbo. Mitsubishi was coming off the high of its partnership with Chrysler to sell the turbocharged Starion and Conquest twins, which proved the company could play with the big boys as it related to the 1980s performance cars. The 3000GT was a quantum leap forward in comparison, with a heavy emphasis on technology that included active body aero components, electronically adjustable suspension, twin-turbocharged 3.0L V6 engine, all-wheel drive, four-wheel steering, and more. These features, of course, are also why you don’t want to buy a neglected example.

And this one certainly isn’t. With low miles and clearly attentive ownership, it presents extremely well, with only modest wear noted to the driver’s side bolster on the front seat. The original floormats remain in the interior, and it even has an original Mitsubishi-branded cell phone. Now, while these were impressive performance cars when new, the 3000GT didn’t become the instant classic that its peers did, largely because the owner base wasn’t quite as fanatical as they were with Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda – at least not at the price tier that a fully loaded VR4 rang in at. This is a total guess, but I’d assume most buyers of the 3000GT opted for the lower-trim SL model, which doesn’t exactly inspire loyal legions of owners who keep their car under wraps and dusted with a cloth.

The engine bay is spotless and free from any obvious modifications. The turbocharged V6 generated a healthy 300 b.h.p. at 6,000 RPM, but some road test editors claimed at the time that the 3000GT’s weight and complex drivetrain still made it feel slightly strained at times. Now, most of us won’t ever be in a position where a car with these capabilities can’t shovel itself out of its own way, but it’s worth noting that some of the reason for the 3000GT’s obscurity has to do with not being quite as pleasing to drive as its competition. Still, examples like this remind us how wonderfully colorful the middle 90s were for performance cars, along with how rare it is to find a performance vehicle in stock condition. The Buy-It-Now seems reasonable to me, but you can still make a best offer.