1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX review from North America
"Fun until it breaks!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far, I've had only minor problems with the car because the previous owner never drove it.
Drive-shaft makes noise, I'm told this is because of the rubber gasket around the rear carrier bearing.
Smoked on first startup. Some driving and new PCV valve changed this.
Vacuum leak from somewhere, hasn't been found yet. Not that serious though.
Overall, nothing that I wouldn't expect from a car that's 14yrs old.
Clutch might be on its way out, we'll wait and see.
General comments?
Quick, but not fast.
Incredible handling for it's age.
Gas mileage and comfort are acceptable for a turbocharged vehicle.
Incredibly easy to modify.
You will work on it. On the plus side, parts are cheap.
Overall, it's what I expected in a Turbocharged, Foreign-Built, All-Wheel Drive, 2700$ car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1992 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Turbocharged Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 108000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 114000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2005 |