1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS review from North America
"This car is terrible, and I will never recommend this manufacturer to anyone"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I purchased my 1999 Spyder and it has been nothing but trouble from day 1. The right front control arm has broken twice, and most recently my car has been in repair 8 times in the last few months for a leaky roof. The dealership has replaced every part, including the convertible top itself. The dealership continues to tell me that leaks in the front corners is normal, I refuse to accept that.
General comments?
The car looks nice, and people definitely turn heads when you go by, but nothing is worth all the trouble I have had. I can't even wash my car without the interior being soaked. The manufacturer is no help, and the dealership continues to make excuses as to why it leaks, and they try to justify why the leak is normal. To me, a car that I pay 450 a month for should not leak from anywhere.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 0/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 17000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous car | Dodge Neon |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2001 |