2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder RS review from North America
"Right priced sports car with lots of features"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver side door does not make a very good seal, causing it to leak during hard rains.
At times, the fabric on the top will ride up on the passenger side, exposing the mechanics of the top.
The in-dash 6 CD changer managed to scratch every single CD in the exact same place after about eight months. Dealer says this was due to excessive use and not cleaning it properly (I don't listen to the radio very often).
All of the problems are covered under warranty, however I haven't been able to leave it at the dealership for service.
General comments?
The car does not handle very well around sharp curves, due to the FWD. This will cause the back wheels to easily slide out or spin.
Acceleration could be better, but acceptable for a 4-cylinder.
The radio and clock display in on the top and middle of the dash is a very good idea. It allows me to quickly glance at the time or tune the radio without taking my eyes of the road.
I've had the car for just over a year and overall, I am very satisfied with it. It handles extremely well and it is a very smooth ride. I would highly recommend this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 Inline-4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 350 miles |
| Most recent distance | 22000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Laser |
| Date of Entry | 10th July, 2001 |