1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS review from North America
"Eclipse RS cheaper and crappier, Eclipse GS cheap and crappy, Eclipse turbo excellent"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Driver side door handle broke off the day I bought the car. Radiator need to be replaced 2 months after car was purchased. Windows wouldn't roll all the way up right, they rattled a lot. Engine seized and was replaced at 86,000 miles. Replaced timing chain, water pump, and serpentine belt at the same time. At 88,000 miles or 2,000 miles later the "new" engine threw a rod and somehow put 2 holes in my transmission case.
General comments?
I loved the car. The looks, decent power, and great handling. Caught females attention everywhere I went regardless if it was clean or not, completly stock. For me the seats were very comfortable and the car had a decent stock stereo.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 2/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 88000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Contour |
| Date of Entry | 24th April, 2005 |