2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Review

Name: 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Review
Brand: Mitsubishi
Price: 819 USD
Rating: 4.6 (82 reviews)

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible

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Pros

Distinctive styling, V6 power in GT trim, easy-to-use convertible top, wind buffeting kept to a minimum.

Cons

Uninspired interior design, intolerable rear seats, side airbags and antilock brakes are available only on GTS model.

What’s new

A new, higher-performance Eclipse joins the lineup. Dubbed the GTS, its 3.0-liter V6 boasts 210 horses and a number of luxury features justify its standing as the top Eclipse. Unlike the 200-horse GT coupe, the Spyder GT gets the more powerful GTS engine. A new front fascia along with revised front and rear light clusters round out the changes.

Edmunds says

A fun drop top, but those seeking real performance should look elsewhere.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$185/mo

$179/mo

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lordhelmit, 05/22/2014

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

I bought my 03' spyder gts in Nov. 2011 with 127k miles at a used lot. I am writing this on 5/22/2014. I love this vehicle. So much. I have the 5 speed manual tranny, and this thing has some JUICE, to the point where, despite having been through 2 fender benders with no repairs other than cosmetics, still beats the faster 2007+ mustangs and ricer hondas/nissans/scions. Oh, my 03 eclipse …

Lots O' Fun Behind the Wheel

CyberKatt, 10/23/2009

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Since buying this auto I have been totally impressed by its performance, the low cost of upkeep and the WOW factor, everyone loves the style, ride and the handling (for a car at this price more fun can't be had!). Now mind you this isn't a 300GT V/R4 (I owned one of those!! YOW!) or the fantastic EVO, it still holds it's own! There are also plenty of after market parts for it so …

The Spydy GT Automatic/Manual transmisission

Greg Darby, 03/11/2015

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Sweet. There's not much else that can be said. You can switch to manual and blast around slow moving vehicles at nearly 140 miles an hour. The G's pin your head to the head rest. Thank goodness that the Eagles are rated for 149 mph.

Drive Topless. It's fun

Sharona, 10/09/2008

2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

I rolled 130,000 miles this week much to my dismay and pleasure. Nothing but standard maintenance. Had to replace factory brakes with some better ones as the rotors kept warping but since I usually drive 75-80 that may have been my driving habits. NOTHING has broken in the car, paint hasn't held up very well but it isn't rusting so I can't complain. The car is still as fun as the day …

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2003 Eclipse Spyder Highlights

Trim:

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$23,817
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	23 MPG
Cost to Drive	$185/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	7.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles

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Key safety features on the Eclipse Spyder include:

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.

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Most reliable vehicle i have ever owned

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The Spydy GT Automatic/Manual transmisission

Drive Topless. It's fun

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.}