| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
7.5 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 30000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Geo Prizm |
Summary:
Great sporty car for a young driver!
Faults:
Driver's door handle broke off.
General Comments:
Rides well for a sporty car. Generally well made. Engine noisy. Not too expensive to insure (2.0 non-turbo).
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 5th April, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.5 / 10
|
| Distance when acquired | 79000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 79500 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
Summary:
Love it!
Faults:
I have just recently bought a 1999 eclipse spyder gs. I too found out, the day after I bought it that the roof leaks pretty bad. I work at a construction company so I have dealt with leaks in things before. so, I went to the local hardware store and picked up some 100% silicone sealant and started squirting anything that looked like it could leak. I can put a pressure washer to it now with no leaks!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th March, 2003
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) |
8.0 / 10
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| Distance when acquired | 36000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Wrangler |
Summary:
Great if you don't mind being wet
Faults:
My convertible roof leaks very bad. At times I wonder why I even have the roof up. The leaks are at the window seals and just pours during heavy rain. The driver and passenger seats get soaked. I'm sure it is doing something to the electrical wiring in the doors for the windows and locks.
Now, I think my alternator is going. I am trying to get an appointment with my dealership (as I bought the extended warranty, but I don't know if alternators are covered). My lights dim if I roll my windows down.
I also have a loud "thunk" when I start the car in really cold weather, any ideas?
Thanks.
General Comments:
I love the comfort of my car. I have had to drive it cross country multiple times and it cruises along like a dream.
I was expecting some problems at 50k however I didn't expect everything at once.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 2nd March, 2003
This sounds exactly like my car... my top leaks from the exact same spots and the seats get soaked, even sides of the back seats get wet. One time it was raining really hard and I was coming home from a hockey game and had to walk a few blocks in the wind and heavy rain, I got more wet inside my car than I did walking in the rain! It was so ridiculous that I couldn't even be angry all I could was laugh at the ridiculous circumstances.
I have a 1999 spyder and I have same problem with leaks. I put a new top on after dealing with wet me and wet seats. put me back 1000... so far no problems. I have left my car out of the garage now for a week in rainy weather. so no wet yet...
Top repair shop confirmed that spyder has had constant problems with the body design and would put new top in, but not warranty it to be leak free... I cross fingers as car is fun to drive.
My Spyder leaks badly too. If anyone has figured out a way to fix this besides getting an entirely new top please let me know. Specialk200885@yahoo.com.
Thanks.
Well I have the same problem with my convertible top on my 99' eclipse, but besides that it drives great and it's my pride and joy. if any body wants to converse about their car with me, I would be more than happy to talk because I have lots to say about my ride. Peace out and God Bless... from your friend Patricia (Girl Racers Kick Butt) ( (Better than Boys)) ;)
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | Semi-Automatic |
| Distance when acquired | 9 miles |
| Most recent distance | 38000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi mirage |
Summary:
Very pretty, Runs ugly
Faults:
I have had my 1999 Eclipse RS since it was only 9 miles old when the car hit a few thousand miles it would start to miss.
Became stuck in the second gear.
The lighter popped out to the back seat.
I took it to two dealerships where they said upon 6 different occasions it was the spark plugs or spark plugs wires.
General Comments:
I have fought through lawyers remediation only to be told there is nothing that can be done-Mitsubishi stuck me with a lemon and there are probably more with the same problem, so beware.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 16th August, 2002