2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT from North America - Comments

31st Jan 2001, 00:32

"Nice car let down by poor build quality, and too many design faults"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

trunk release jammed and would not open trunk properly.

rear hatch shelf broke which had to be replaced.

Hand-brake cable stretched resulting in replacement as the hand-brake didn't apply properly.

Glove compartment lock fell out on first turn. Had to be replaced.

Air conditioning ventilation knob didn't work properly.

Back wind-screen jet sprayer non-functional. Had to be replaced.

General comments?

Very poor build quality, which is a shame because it's actually a nice car when it works.

Performance is okay, but the previous generation Eclipse GSX is much better.


7th Aug 2001, 09:40

So you would rather have a turbo that would cost a lot of money when it goes out? Did you know that stock V6 is faster that stock 2nd generation turbo?


17th Nov 2003, 09:18

Well, I don't think the GT is faster than GST/GSX, but it is very close, and I do agree on replacing a turbo. One turbo will run you $1000+ by the way. That was the reason why I bought a 3G Eclipse. :)

-Greg N., Club3G Member.

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