1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Spyder review from North America
"I love my Mitsubishi!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The valves/lashes started tapping at 51k miles (which were supposed to be adjusted at 50k), I was unaware of this and had to have all 16 lashes replaced. Luckily it was all covered under warranty (freebie).
The top is leaky, but well worth it in the summer.
Mitsubishi decal, located on trunk, completely came off with light washing. And new stickers can't be bought in local auto stores.
Alarm has gone psycho quite a few times, only when top is down and doors are locked.
Cigarette light shorts out.
Driver side door speaker crackles.
A small gas tank causes frequent stops for gas.
General comments?
Excellent bottom end acceleration.
Mid-range torque could be better.
At high speeds, it rides really smooth.
Back seat and trunk are small.
Car has a nice sleek look that grabs your eye.
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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 | 2.4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 43000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73000 miles |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Eclipse |
| Date of Entry | 11th November, 2003 |