1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GST convertible review from North America
"A sexy eye catching speedster!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Convertible top leaks a little when raining heavily.
When opening the convertible top, occasionally it might get stuck to the rear seats' plastic panel.
General comments?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse GST is a very fast vehicle. It is one of the best handling convertible on the road today. The body feel very rigid. The car sticks to the road like it is on rails. You driving confidence will grow when you drive this car. It is really a very fun car to drive. Very generous power with that peppy turbo charge engine. A very smooth shifting stick shift. However, the car obviously is not design for long road trip. The leather seat feel very tough and harsh. It is not a comfortable car for long road trip. The convertible roof leaks a little. The stitching of the convertible top is starting to get loose. I used some epoxies to seal the leak, it was working fine afterward. Sometimes the convertible top get caught to the rear seats' plastic panels. Other than that, the car is great! A very sharp fun ride!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 56000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 60000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Galant |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2003 |