2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS review from North America
"Good all-around sport coupe"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The sunroof started to hang up when opening. The dealership has attempted to repair, but the problem has occured twice since. Still an ongoing issue.
Recall for a potential steering gear issue, my vehicle was not affected.
One radiator hose started to leak, a new hose clamp fixed the issue.
Rear parcel cover hinge separated, warranty replaced.
Five front wheel studs have been replaced due to breaking when dealer rotated the tires. Not sure why, dealer covered the repair.
General comments?
Despite a few issues I really like this car.
It handles well, but I would not put it on par with a sports car like the Mazda Miata.
The 4 cylinder (GS) model when coupled with the 5 speed performs better than expected while getting 30+ miles per gallon on the highway.
On the downside rear vision is limited and rear side vision has a fairly large blind spot.
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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 | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 996 miles |
| Most recent distance | 33600 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 13th April, 2002 |