Roof leaks excessively when raining even though I have filled a lot of it with weatherstripping.
Rotors have warped twice now.
Door handle broke.
The car is beautiful to look at, but constructed very cheaply.
The 2.4 engine is highly underpowered.
Do not race anyone with this vehicle, you will lose!
If you're into performance definitely go with the turbo model.
Dude, you said not to race anybody because you will loose... you bought an automatic eclipse! what do you expect. I bought a 5spd and I've beaten civics, probes, V6 mustangs and so on. Either it's the fact you got an automatic or you just can't drive.
I agree with the last comment!! I just bought a 5 spd standard also and it has great punch. Its not a Ferrari, but you didn't pay for one either.
I recently bought a 1998 eclipse spyder. It just had a cold air intake put in, upgraded computer chip, 2 inch lowering springs, sway bar, and a sport clutch. The car is slow? I think not!