1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Spyder review from North America
"Jazzy sport style and a great value to revel in the summertime"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rotors needed replacing, normal wear and tear, yet for being the third owner, this car was babied and well cared for. Speakers need replacing.
It seems to be on its 2nd, new convertible top. After a summer of 1 button drop-topping, the top malfunctioned. Evidently some cheap upholstery style staples pulled out of the bar. Sturdy thread fixed the problem temporarily, but, as another reviewer said, you have to manually push in the middle bar.
General comments?
This Spyder is pure fun to drive. It has great road feel, shifts tightly even at its somewhat advanced age. You can't beat the price for a convertible that looks and drives like this and that friends think is a BMW or SAAB. It has better sports car looks than either, and, if cared for, is a much better value.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 65000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2005 |