1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse Review

Beauty at a cost

Written by: GSXman on 02/10/2009

Vehicle

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GSX Turbo 4WD Hatchback

Review

I've had two 2nd gen GSXs. These cars are very nice looking, the AWD is great for performance in the snow, wet and dry. The turbo engine has pretty good torque, but it has noticeable turbo lag and the engine runs out of breath at about 6000 RPM, so the fun power band is actually relatively narrow. The mechanical and electrical systems on the car are far from reliable. The dashboard design, while attractive, is ergonomically flawed as the shift lever blocks the stereo. There are squeaks and rattles from interior panes and suspension parts, rain can leak into the cabin. If you're tall, cars with a sun roof can be a tight fit.

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Best car ever!

Written by: escr-12 on 04/10/2008

Vehicle

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GS Hatchback

Review

I have had this car for about a year and it is the best car I have ever owned stock. The eclipse is a great car, but the best thing is that it is a super car on the track or anywhere. Best car ever! Really. No problems with it ever.!

Favorite Features

420a motor stylish look easy to mod great overall car

Suggested Improvements

The under hood setup could have been thought out better for Mitsubishi. Would have been cool if mivec had something to do with it.

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Too Much Power!

Written by: Justin on 09/17/2007

Vehicle

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GS-T Turbo Hatchback

Review

This car has so much power stock, and it drives like a dream. It pulls so hard off the line by the time the turbo kicks in you are already screaming by! The stock T-25 turbo is a little on the small side, but it does spool up fast, minimal turbo lag. The motor can handle more boost as is, and you can add a boost controller for 20 bucks to crank it up.

Favorite Features

My favorite feature is obviously the turbo. Second, the high-revving 4G63T. Third, the leather interior. Fourth, the body style and fifth, the 2G-A bumpers look good.

Suggested Improvements

Swap on a larger turbo as soon as you can, at least a 14B (the turbo from the 1st gen) add a strut brace, boost controller, boost gauge, and a short shifter and you will be golden.

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Outstanding car

Written by: atty on 06/09/2007

Vehicle

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GS-T Turbo Hatchback

Review

I bought a new GS-T in burnt orange with leather, sun-roof and 5-speed. I thought it was one of the prettiest cars I've ever owned and I got compliments on its looks up til when I traded it in 2001. The only thing that ever went wrong with the car was the outside door handle broke at about 70,000 miles. It was a lot of fun to drive, very fast, stuck like glue in corners and got great gas mileage (25-30).

Favorite Features

Power, gas mileage, looks, dependability.

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Have Money?

Written by: rexall_addict on 10/10/2006

Vehicle

1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GS Hatchback

Review

I bought this car for the simple fact of how beautiful it is. BIG MISTAKE! I bought the car at 145,000 miles, and like every other Eclipse after "Fast & Furious" came out, some kid had it and ran the crud out of it. Its suspension is BAD, its engine is BAD, its fuel system is BAD, and the service / parts are EXPENSIVE if you go to the dealer. Also, if you tell the dealer that the parts you bought aren't lasting as long as their warranty says it should, they actually cuss at you. I was called a LAZY bum when I told them my ball-joints lasted less than two years, (20,000 mi). Do not buy this car unless you have a lot of money to throw around!

Favorite Features

The sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

It needs a new engine, suspension, fuel system, transmission, wheels, brakes, and electrical system, Fix the hatch hydrolics and replace the bulbs as soon as you get it.

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