1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse Consumer Reviews

Great car even with mileage

Written by: NSNSNSNS on 11/24/2003

Vehicle

1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GSX Turbo 4WD Hatchback

Review

I bought the car with 80,000 miles from a friend who took really good care of the car. Paint looks like knew. Scheduled maintenance done everytime. The car is exceptional!!! Tons of fun..and fully loaded

Favorite Features

AWD!!!!

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Amazing

Written by: GoBeforeShow on 12/17/2002

Vehicle

1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GSX Turbo 4WD Hatchback

Review

I would highly reccomend this car to anyone looking for a fun, fast, reliable car. This would be a great car for any teen (like me). When I first drove this car I was in awe at its performance. I've had this car for only a month now and nothing has gone wrong. My only real complaint with this car is the lack of room for the rear passengers. It's almost like this car was supposed to be a two-seater. As long as you maintain this car, which happens to be kinda expensive, it'll last you as long as you want it to.

Favorite Features

Again, it would have to be the performance. The AWD is especially nice.

Suggested Improvements

I really wouldnt change anything about this car. I only like the car in black, in any other color its pretty ugly.

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To those who wish to buy DSM

Written by: Canh Vo on 10/30/2002

Vehicle

1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GSX Turbo 4WD Hatchback

Review

First things first, if your going to buy this car make sure you know how to take care of a turbo sports car. By that I mean take time to change the oil atleast every 3000 miles on the dot or less(it's important for the survival of the turbo/motor) and do regular mainenence or else you know, these things will break down. The weak link in this vehicle is the transmission. Just make sure you check before you buy: 1) if the tranny grinds/sounds from drive train 2)turbo shaft play(ask ur mechanic) 3)oil leaks. Again, don't buy this car unless you know how to maintain and/or fix a sports car.

Favorite Features

The turbo 4 cylinder definatly is more then enough 'merge' with traffic. AWD is awesome in the snow.

Suggested Improvements

If I had $2k, i'd have the tranny rebuilt with Misubishi factory upgraded syncros(special gears inside the transmission). An added reminder to cool the car down before turning it off.

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Ripped Off

Written by: DeadEclipse on 06/08/2002

Vehicle

1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GS Hatchback

Review

This car has been problematic since I bought it. My eclipse looks gorgeous on the outside, yet its looks are indeed deceiving. The automatic transmission has failed numerous times. (ie: 6 rebuilds and 8 other transmission failures since its initial purchase)A head transmission specialist of a local mitsubishi dealership stated that the transmission design of the early nineties eclipses, talons, and lasers were designed in a manner that is insufficient at handling the torque produced by the motor. A trans specialist of AAMCO transmissions stated, "these transmissions are a time bom wiating to explode." This is a sleek, yet volatile car.

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I love my GSX

Written by: bof on 05/09/2002

Vehicle

1992 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GSX Turbo 4WD Hatchback

Review

i had a honda civic with koni yellow struts and ground control coilovers, and this stock gsx can already out handle it.

Favorite Features

i love the power and awd

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