2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT review from North America
"Nice car let down by poor build quality, and too many design faults"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
trunk release jammed and would not open trunk properly.
rear hatch shelf broke which had to be replaced.
Hand-brake cable stretched resulting in replacement as the hand-brake didn't apply properly.
Glove compartment lock fell out on first turn. Had to be replaced.
Air conditioning ventilation knob didn't work properly.
Back wind-screen jet sprayer non-functional. Had to be replaced.
General comments?
Very poor build quality, which is a shame because it's actually a nice car when it works.
Performance is okay, but the previous generation Eclipse GSX is much better.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 14 miles |
| Most recent distance | 8500 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 31st January, 2001 |