1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Spyder review from North America
"Thought the car was my dream car-turned out to be my worst nightmare!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Convertible top leaked horribly.
Windows rattled.
Material in back window sagged.
Back drivers side window motor broke.
General comments?
I purchased the car used in 2004.Car is a huge money pit. Had it for one year and was in the shop 4 times for the convertible top. Had to have the frame replaced within 1 month of owning it. Both motors in top broke at the same time which costs about $1,500 to repair. Since the convertible top was pretty much the only thing not covered in my warranty, I had to keep shelling out the money myself for repairs. Top leaked in even the lightest of rain. Had to trade car in after one year because I couldn't deal with the problems anymore.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 54000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 63000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 7th June, 2005 |