2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 3.0 V6
Summary:
Bang for the buck, sexiest convertible with some balls
Faults:
Nothing major. Two annoyances.
1. Doors are not flush with the body. Need to take it to the dealer before 36,000 miles.
2. After a rain or car wash, the windows have a mildew smell when they are rolled down. After a little research, found out that the dealer will replace the weather strips with anti-fungal ones.
Probably will take care of these two annoyances soon.
General Comments:
Joy to drive, especially with the power top down. One performance mod performed, a cold air intake that adds about 9 HP to the wheel. AEM manufactures the intake and it sounds sweet above 3500 RPM.
Have not taken the car over 120, have read on the web that some people have taken it over 145. Will beat just about anything that pulls up next to you and definitely anything in its class. Honda eater. Look out for Type R Integras.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 3rd September, 2001
16th Mar 2006, 00:24
A 2001 GTP 2 door started out at less than 25,000 dollars, and it would easily handle an eclipse at the drag strip. Easily.