All those domestics like the Mustang and the SS are cool if all you care about is smoking your tires and looking like a fool. If that's what you're going for then go ahead and save some money and buy one.
Seriously, it is hard to find a more balanced machine (available in the U.S.) than the 3K GT.
Why is it gone? The U.S. market.
Mitsubishi brought in some german big-timer from Chrysler to save their american market . . . and do you know what he did? He sunk their money into the Montero SUV and all its promotions.
The U.S. has a long way to go before they understand the driving experience.