1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS review from North America
"I love this car, especially the year right before they change it again in '00"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The top of the car leaks. I don't know if it is the material or the seals around the windows.
The top does not go down all of the way because there are bars bent on both sides of the top. They continue to bend after I bend them back.
Shortly after purchasing the car with a limited warranty, the clutch burned out and the flywheel was stripped. both had to be replaced along with the disc pressure plate.
The tires were bad in the rain and when braking hard they slid a lot. I purchased pirelli all season tires, and they are great so far.
General comments?
This car does really get a lot of attention. When people ask me the year of my car, most are shocked that it is a '97. It looks a lot newer than it is.
The trunk in the convertible is a lot smaller than in the coupe.
Overall I love my car.
Once I get everything fixed I hope to have it for a long time.
There are some recalls that I have not checked into yet, but I recommend checking into them.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
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| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2006 |