2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT review from North America
"Bang for the buck, sexiest convertible with some balls"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
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 www.neweclipse.org website that some members 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.
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| Fast, fun car, capable of lots of speed! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 8 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 3rd September, 2001 |