1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS review from North America
"Looks good for the price"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator began to overcharge at 60k which caused the battery to boil.
Roof leaks.
Rotor wear quickly.
Paint cracking easily.
General comments?
Head turner.
Decent pep for the dollar.
Highly modifiable.
The car has been a labor of love since I got it. It leaks a bit much in the top since I've gotten it but I recently purchased a can of Raggtopp Vinyl protectant which has slowed the leaks down. I need to give it a few more applications for maximum effectiveness and then I may go the Scotch Guard route and see what kind of results I get. Everyone loves the car except for my wife, who likes the car but doesn't like the space since we are planning on having a couple of kids soon. I've gotten comments from young and old people saying they think it's a cute car and would love to have a ride. I wish I'd gotten a turbo and a manual but I got such a great deal on it at the time I couldn't pass it up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 58000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th September, 2003 |