OK to drive. Cheap to live with
Air leaks in the windowa.
Good car. Loved the 93 Eagle Talon I had previously.
Decided to buy 2000 Eclipse.
It's a little loose on the handling, but very cheap to operate daily.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 11th May, 2001
This car packs a punch for its low price
I haven't had any problems yet. After adding a cold air intake, the idle sometimes seems to be erratic at times.
I could have possibly squished the throttle cable, but I'm gonna have it looked at soon.
I'm currently living in Kaiserslautern, Germany at Ramstein AFB and have had a blast with this car on the autobahn.
At 150mph I still have 750rpm to go. Who would of thought?
I have added a Injen cold air intake and Greddy exhaust.
Sometimes road noise can get loud, but the factory stereo is just loud enough to overpower.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 16th April, 2001
Great car. No problems yet
Nothing yet.
Great car. No problems yet. 4 CD changer and audio system kick ass. 200 HP is all I need.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 31st January, 2001
A big handling disappointment compared to the previous generation models
Climate control unit damaged - replaced twice by dealer.
Passenger window not properly installed at the factory - dealer adjusted twice.
Front and rear covers are poorly color-matched to the body.
Side windows remain wet for 3 days after washing/rain.
Handling suffers from terrible oversteer.
Suspension is tuned too soft on all models. Too much body-roll. Centre of gravity is too high.
Seating position should be lower and the seat cushion more inclined.
Instrument cluster is cheap and difficult to read.
Interior styling is modern and convenient.
A lot of amenities come standard on the GS model.
One-touch power sunroof is very nice.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 31st January, 2001
Just a few things I learned when I was shopping for my Eclipse. I drove a GS model, and then a GT, and the performance went up considerably with the GT package. The suspension is also totally different in the GT. I'm also not sure about whether or not your driver's seat is power, but mine is, and it adjusts in the ways you are talking about.
I agree, and wish I had included it on my survey. The body roll is horrible! I'm thinking about going with some aftermarket sway bars, I'll reply if it goes well. The suspension on my GT is MUCH to plush for a sports car. You can learn to drive around it, but that's not really exceptable for a high performance car. I've almost lost the rear end sliding through turns it rolls so much, you're forced to set up for turns by compressing the suspension. Don't know if the other reply is right, but if the GT is better than the others as far as body roll, I feel for you man!
Rob.
Lol high performance sports car... we are talking about an eclipse, not a viper
If you have such body roll, it probably means your suspension or struts are shot and can't keep the body roll in check. I honestly can't see how body roll on such a small low car could be so bad.
My 03 f150 supercab...
That's a different story...
The car has window noises, just before the window seals it makes a noise. This occurs only at freezing point air temperature.
The car has good performance, sleek looks, general comfort and decent mpg.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 10th December, 2000
Mitsucrappy!
After owning the car for less than 48 hours and driving it 147 miles, SMOKE WAS COMING FROM MY ENGINE. I immediately took the car in for repairs, but after five days I still have not got it back! It appears that the engine had defective front and rear main seals that allowed gear oil to enter the main engine housing. The engine has been taken apart and rebuilt before its first fill up.
When I requested a new fully operational car, I was informed that it is not Mitsubishi's policy to give customers what they purchase (i.e. a WORKING CAR!)
I have owned three cars in my life:
1. 1984 Mazda 626 (bought used in 1993)
2. 1986 VW Rabbit (bought used in 1996)
3. 1998 Ford Escort ZX2 (bought in 1998)
I drove each car for more than 30,000 miles, without one instance of a smoking engine or TWO REPAIRS! Mitsubishi make defective cars!!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 29th September, 2000
Every car company produces a few lemons. Do not think that this is common thing for Mitsubishi cars because it isn't.
Sounds like you got a crappy dealer. You should have got a different car. I hope that this has been resolved. I didn't even get mine from a dealership, and they have been more than gracious.
Strikingly good looks and great performance at a reasonable price
Have only had the car 3 weeks. But, it's been a real kick. The sporttronic is a lot of fun. It rides beautifully. Having had a powerful turbo, I prefer the normally aspirated engine. It's more responsive although a little slower to 60 and the 1/4 mile.
Nothing has gone wrong!!!!!
I get stares wherever I go.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th April, 2000
9th Mar 2004, 13:39
I just bought a 2000 eclipse GT and I have already fallen in love. The car performs great, but the resale value is not so good. My only complaint so far is the visibiliy. The back window is almost imposible to see out of. Other than that the car is fast and looks great.