2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder review from North America
"The best mix of sexy lines, great mileage, and fantastic reliability!!!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely nothing! Exterior is perfect, as well as the leather interior. It feels and looks a lot more expensive than it was.
General comments?
We just bought it a few days ago. We have never had a convertible and decided that since we moved to Las Vegas; why not! We were torn between several convertibles.
Crossfire - too small; I am 6'3" and my head hit the ceiling.
Lexus Sc 430 - Great, but the dealer sucked and ruined the experience, and it's a bit spendy.
Nissan 350z - Very nice, but mixed reviews on the new ones.
MB CLK 350 - Too grandma looking.
Or... another Prius, we already have one, so we didn't know if we wanted another. My 94 Integra with 250,000 was on its last legs.
So we pulled the trigger on the Eclipse. The Seats are extremely comfortable and the sound system; Rockford Fosgate is superior. The sub hits so hard and it is still crystal clear at volume 39 of 45 at highway speeds. There is not much for wind in the cockpit other than by your head (it's a convertible). We have the 4cyl for the gas mileage, hopefully a better choice then the V8 SC 430.
Well if you run into the problem of not deciding on a convertible with a little back seat (insurance is cheaper) YOU should consider the Eclipse! Look how many great reviews these have! I have absolutely no regrets in purchasing this vehicle.
The paint is also outstanding, the brightest, deepest red I have ever seen! And the top... WOW fantastic for Mitsubishi, quick, smooth, and as my fiancée says since it's her car "sexy" they really did an outstanding job on this car!!!
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| Great car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 21211 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Prius |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2009 |