2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT V6

Summary:

Great looks.. needs better everything else!

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car. I bought it off a private owner, she gave me all the records of things that have done to the car. IE sun roof switch. They said they fixed it, but... it has messed up a few times... sometimes I have to push the sun roof up to get it to open!.

Transmission feels very sluggish. but does drive good sometimes.

General Comments:

The car looks great which is what drew me to the car. interior works and feels great.. the GT model which is what I own, does have a step up in materials VS. the GS and RS models. If you can afford the extra $5,000 and want to spare the extra room, and like the odd looks.. go with the celica GTS.. Me I don't think the celica is work it, Have a friend who owns a 2001 and has had never ending problems.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 18th October, 2004

23rd Dec 2004, 23:20

Though the Celica and Eclipse are, in all honesty, extremely similar, I find the Celica GTS undesirable compared to my Eclipse GT. I know I'm biased since I argue with my friend who happens to own a Celica GTS all the time, but I've been in her car and seen what it can do. Her high compression I4 sounds like a sewing machine compared to my V6.

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 3.0 V6

Summary:

The car is a head turner

Faults:

Idle speed motor died at 65,000 miles.

Power Antenna no longer works.

Lost 2 rims to a storm sewer grate.

General Comments:

I bought the car new.

The performance has been acceptable, but I would like to tune the car a little and upgrades are far and few between.

Handling has been good, but improved with Sumi tires and lighter aftermarket rims.

The car get a ton of attention and comments. If you want a car that gets a lot of envy the Spyder GT gets it.

The Leather interior is comfortable and supportive. More rear seat room than a Mustang Convertible, Important when you have more than one friend along.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st July, 2004

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse spyder gs

Summary:

A bargain for a quality convertible!

Faults:

Basically, nothing.

Factory paint imperfection on hood (small bubbles) in 1" diameter location, and only visible up close.

General Comments:

Great price for a sharp looking convertible!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th May, 2004

2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 3.0

Summary:

5 speed GT Rattle is Normal..What?

Faults:

Throwout Bearing rattle.

Moon roof sticks.

Lighting unacceptable.

Breaks squeak.

Turn radius is ridiculous.

General Comments:

Don't bother taking your throwout bearing rattle to the dealer. He will hand you a piece of paper and it says its normal!

Expect bad brakes and replacing the cheap rotors.

Paid $25,000 and dealer expects me to live with a rattle that gets worse.

I didn't expect problems until my loan was paid off, who can afford brake rotors for $500, Getting the transmission fixed and then shell out $700 for the 17 inch tires, all on top of your 400-500 loan payment?

I had a smart idea last week, trade it in and let someone else worry about it.

It's a shame, nice looking car with some pep, but you won't have this car past 5 yrs without financial drainage.

If you got the 5 speed GT, you have a rattle by your left front tire, when you push the clutch in it goes away.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 17th April, 2004

11th Jul 2005, 11:25

I have a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse and have not experienced any of the problems in this post. A couple of issues I did have when I first purchased the car, the dealer fixed with no problem. I have now given the 2001 to my son and purchased a 2005 for myself. Love them both and love the service from Delaware Mitsubishi!

27th Sep 2005, 12:14

I had a 2000 GT with a 5-speed and I never had any rattles coming from it. It was not a very well made car, however, and I started having things come apart at very low mileage. The seal around the passenger door fell off, the shelf in the back hooked to the hatchback came apart, the heater panel broke and was loose in the console and of course the cheapo gas cap broke at 2,500 miles (I replaced it with the aluminum one). Just minor things, but annoying non the less. I am an adult and I babied the car the whole time I had it. The interior wa definately sub-par to Toyota and Honda and along the lines of a Nissan. Definately the work of a car company that has lost billions of dollars over the years and is constantly in financial trouble. The reviewer shouldn't complain about tires as an extra expense, though, as they wear according to driving style and abuse and they are normal wear items on a car. You can't fault the car for that.