1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX review from North America
"Just Too Much Fun!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Keep in mind I owned this car for 170,000 miles!
Replaced the radiator.
Replaced the alternator twice.
Replaced the rear calipers (emergency brake parts rust tight in salty winters in Massachusetts).
Normal brake issues and rattling heat shields (corrosion at the connection points) but I wedged fiber glass at those location rather than replacing the shields.
Exhaust was stainless and remained perfect.
General comments?
If the engine and turbo are operating properly this is a fast and fun car!
A bit small inside, but I liked it that way (like the cockpit of a plane).
Cute small back seats (consider it a 2+2, not a 4 seater).
The all wheel drive was remarkable in dry weather and awesome in the rain and snow (with different tires).
This car is the most fun you can legally have on the highway!
The all wheel drive had no problems at all, but the turbo and heat shields require extra care and maintenance.
The car should come with a built in turbo timer (for turbo cooling when turning the engine off) but it doesn't. Put one on if you have a great running engine.
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| Great car for the money |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 62000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 225000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 300ZX |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2004 |