1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS review from North America
"Great car for the money that will definitely last"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car is really low so the bumper is scratched. I also have my check engine light on, the the seat adjuster has also broken. Other than that the car has tons of pickup and I haven't had any problems out of them. This is my second Eclipse, the first one I totaled, and it kept me really safe. It did more damage to the SUV than what was done to my car.
General comments?
I love the car. It's really sporty and cute. This car is definitely not made for others to ride in, just mainly the driver. I also wish it had more cup holders. The car does extremely well for its 4 cylinders.
My only gripe is the turning radius is horrible. Its very tight and hard to make turns for such a small car. I have learned that my dad's car (a Gallant) is the same way. It seems like it's just Mitsubishi's in general.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 92000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 22nd April, 2003 |