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By Red GTS on 09/18/07 20:17 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I wanted to buy my daughter the Eclipse in 2003, but opted for a "practical" 4 door vehicle. 4 years later, I helped her trade in the other vehicle for a red '03 Eclipse GTS (with only 20,000 miles). It's a sharp looking, great performing car. Made changes to the wheels (larger) and new wider Kumho tires. I own an '06 Eclipse GT (6M) and find it to be great. Now, I'm glad to see her as an owner of the Eclipse she always wanted.
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By EclipseOwnerJPB on 06/07/07 12:10 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I bought a used, year-old Eclipse GS and have been extremely pleased with it. The interior is very comfortable and gives you that sports-car feel. It is great in the snow, handles very well and has been very reliable. For a sports car it gets good mileage.
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By Captain on 03/22/07 20:58 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
The car has cool going for it, comfortable ride and okay handling for being so heavy. It has a lot of road noise, huge blind spots (but that is to be expected on any sports car) and a turn radius so bad you have to drive it to believe it. Interior is plastic, but stylish. The back seat is merely for looks, but you shouldn't have a problem selecting takers for the front seat (everyone wants to ride in it). It is very reliable, no mechanical problems, although I would highly recommend better grounding wires since Mitsubishi stock grounds are suspect at best. There have been two attempts to break into the car with no success (popped lock stayed locked, window won't peal). All in all, good car.
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By Eric on 12/18/06 14:42 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I love the car - the way it drives and looks, but a few problems are souring me. Water immediately got in the doors during rain and caused a moldy smell. Now the power windows are failing at 90,000 miles. The A/C went out at 80,000 miles. The brakes are of moderate quality and durability. The window tint started peeling within 50,000 miles. The hatchback is tough to open and won't stay up in cold weather. The interior poorly designed - I reach too far for many things. The plastic interior takes a beating. The plastic hooks for the floor mats break easily. Also, the blind spot is a major issue and the A/C (when working) saps much engine power. On small bumps, I bottom out the nose. But man, at 60 mph, the acceleration is great.
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By sbaggerly on 12/14/06 07:46 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I've had my Eclipse for about a year. I bought this car used with 30,000 miles. I have wanted one of these vehicles for years, and I am loving it. Yes, there are terrible blind spots, but not a problem in you use all three of your mirrors and stay aware of the road. My main complaint is the already mentioned turn radius, which is practically nothing. I would definitely recommend the V6 GTS. I drove a 4-cyl. and it had no pickup, with the weight of this car. My car is totally "zippy" and I have had so many compliments on the looks. I have had absolutely no problems with it, and wouldn't trade it for the world!
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By imvho on 12/10/06 00:37 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I'd love a BMW Z4, Honda S2000, or Nissan 350Z, but since I live in a snowy, hilly region (and I have to get to work no matter the weather), the Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS has been a great choice. I've owned it for almost 5 trouble-free years now, and have loved it. It got me up a steeeeeep, winding, thickly-snowed & untreated hill last winter (passing other, struggling cars), and on nice dry days it has plenty of muscle beneath the pedal when I need it (although the torque-steer took some getting used to). This car is also perfect for short people (like me): the "butt" part allows quite a bit of vertical movement, so you can sit much higher than in other sporty cars.
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By naxboy on 12/05/06 19:21 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
This is the best car that I have ever driven. I love it all the way.
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By Michigan on 10/01/06 17:43 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car brand new and the performance in the snow has been amazing! The performance on dry land has been great too! I traveled during a blizzard and passed a lot of 4x4's in the median because their high center-of gravity made their big fat tires useless. Another experience was on black ice and out of eight of us, I was the only one that didn't rollover when the nightmare was over. This is a PERFECT CAR! The leather interior has held up perfectly! I truly cannot think of anything to complain about.
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By PTS on 08/08/05 15:11 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I bought mine in 2003. I was torn between the Eclipse GT and the Acura RSX Type S. I chose the Eclipse because money was an issue as I was fresh out of college and Mitsubishi was offering zero payments for a year and a lower APR than Acura thereafter. Plus the RSX was in its first run while this model of Eclipse was in its second. I figured Mitsubishi would have worked out some kinks by the second generation of that model. Overall I have been pretty pleased by the performance and mechanical build of the engine and drivetrain. I have issues however with the shoddy plastic quality of the dash, doors, trunk lining, etc. The interior is a synch to scratch with keys, luggage & other cargo.
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By 3000v6 on 07/12/05 23:28 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Eclipse GTS 5-speed/man. This is an updated from my last post, (06/27/2003). Current miles 48k. So far so good. No major problems to report. Have not repaired or fixed anything on the car expect, normal secluded maintenance. From time to time this car is driven hard. Few burn outs, head to head speed race, ect... Lastly, this is not a perfect car nor is it the worst car. My Final score is 85%
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