2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
From order of precedence.
1. Driver side headlight went dim. I have to finagle the light every 2 months.
2. Trunk does not pop up like it's supposed to, and I have to lift while the key is turned.
3. Engine sounds rough when starting in the morning.
4. Wheels started to wobble; bought new tires and now they seem fine.
5. The car does not have consistent horsepower. It sometimes feels like a dragster and other times feels like a station-wagon.
6. Reverse is sometimes hard to catch.
7. I noticed on a lot of peoples' cars, including mine, that the front bumper gets scraped.
General comments?
On the positive side, it handles very well even in the snow. I try to make the car slide, but because of the wide wheelbase and tires, it's not easy to achieve.
Also, 30 miles per gallon at least on the highway, It really lasts on those long trips with its 15 gallon tank.
I am used to going through a car each year, but I am driving the crap out of this car and it's taking it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Previous car | Chrysler Sebring Sedan |
| Date of Entry | 12th November, 2008 |