2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT review from North America
"Why did Mitsubishi make this car sooo cheap, even though its $25,000???"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The plastic dash bored is covered with 6 large cracks, even though I used a sun shade. 2 Motor mounts have broken, the top right at 80,000 miles and the left one at 110,000. The drivers side floor area has water soaked in the cheap carpet after it rains, or I wash it, which has caused a musty smell in the car. The front passenger seat is broken so it does not lean forward to let rear passengers in or out. alternator died at 80,000 miles. slight oil leak out of oil filler cap, dealer does not know why. Lots of engine vibrations at idle. This car is constantly having problems, there are many more which I can't remember.
General comments?
The best thing about the car, would have to be the sound of the AEM intake I got for it, which makes it growl like a tiger. and the stock exhaust sounds great with a nice purr. Fairly quick, better than you would expect coming from just 200 HP. But the handling is just terrible, TONS of body roll, floatyness, Decent ride. Lots of understeer, and a HUGE turning radius. Horrible visibility out the back, you can;t see much behind you. Seats are not comfy for more than 1 hour. Oh and the back seat is tiny, but I don't care, because I don't have to ride back there. I would not recommend this at all.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 15th September, 2007 |

