1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS review from North America
"Weak. Feels like my car is ill"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
TERRIBLE OFF THE LINE ACCELERATION. The only person who would say that this is a "sports" car is a teenage girl who likes the way it looks, but has never been in a real sports car. 140 hp is an absolute joke for a nearly 3,700 lb. car. Simply waaaaay too heavy to perform. No low end torque, and will barely go past 100 due to the fuel pump cut off.
Modified the hell out of it, and got some good gains, but still way slower than it looks.
It is basically a fake Rolex watch you'd buy from some jive-ster in midtown Manhattan... it looks great, but there is nothing inside.
General comments?
It handles great and will get you lots of tail, because like I said... it is a girl's car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Daytona |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2008 |