2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Consumer Reviews

LOVE This Car But...

Written by: bermusia on 09/23/2009

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

I love this car it is wonderful. Stylish, fast, and just great. The only problem is they don't tell you how fast it depreciates. I bought it new and it's not worth a quarter of what I am still paying. So I do recommend buying a used or older year.

Favorite Features

The radio, sunroof, doors, windows, engine etc., everything!!!

Suggested Improvements

Don't really have any. Just love this car. Blind spots are kinda bad but not a problem if you know how to drive!

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Beautiful, affordable, good not great

Written by: JB on 08/11/2009

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

The negatives on this vehicle are interior space. Hardly any back seat. Not good for extremely tall people. I am 6'4" and fit very snugly. Worst is severe blind spots. Very low to the ground. Handles very well. Average fuel economy for 4 cyl. Decent acceleration/power. Always been reliable. Speaker in trunk eliminates some storage space.

Favorite Features

Exterior design of vehicle is first rate! Very sleek looking interior. Great sound system.

Suggested Improvements

Make vehicle bigger!

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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I will not buy another Mitsubishi

Written by: deb on 07/23/2009

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

The 2007 eclipse has 2 problems: some of the models sunroofs do not open all the way (mine does not) and my air conditioner has not worked properly and the dealership does not resolve my issue, only makes excuses. I will not buy another Mitsubishi; their engineers do a poor job in my opinion and that of the service rep I spoke with. BEWARE!

Favorite Features

Fosgate audio system

Suggested Improvements

air conditioner; blind spots (hard to see when backing up); sun roof

0 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Fun & Sporty

Written by: Dan on 07/08/2009

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I traded my 07 Spyder GT for this black 07 GT coupe back in April and have no regrets. I have the sun & sound pkg so I still have some open air. The hatchback has come in handy with our recent move, you can fit a lot in there. Love the exhaust note, comfort & all the looks I get. I have averaged 23 MPG for city driving which is the same as my wife's 04 Spyder so no complaints there. I don't "get on it" much because then you will see the needle fall. I find it funny that the critics hate this car and all of the consumers love it. I'll believe an actual owner over a magazine any day. I expect it will do well in our Ohio snow as did my spyder. Great car and highly recommend!!!

Favorite Features

powerful engine, exhaust note, comfort, cargo room, decent MPG for HP

Suggested Improvements

interior needs to be more scratch proof, lessen turning radius

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Super, Super Touring Coupe

Written by: Senior Citizen : ) on 07/03/2009

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Best Sports/Touring Coupe 4 the $. Not a Performance Car, but it does have decent performance/economy for a 4 cyl 162 HP Engine & the 5speed transmission is smooth. Average 25 city & highest MPG was 34 Hwy w/o using A/C. I usually trade once a year, but I'm keeping this one. It has a few limitations, but for your $ investment, you can't go wrong if you are looking for a great touring coupe with a super warranty & features. I've owned a Honda Si, Nissan's, Toyota's, Corvettes, and for the money spent, this is the one I enjoy the most. Test drive one, & you will want one also. Enjoy your highways of life more, in an Eclipse. : ) You get more then you pay for in a Eclipse.

Favorite Features

Looks/Safety/Price/Warranty/Driving/Rockford System = Kick your head Sounds/Decent Performance/MPG for a 2.4L/Reliable/Lights/Braking/Features.

Suggested Improvements

Six speed for the 2.4L engine. Wheel well gap in rear of eclipse needs to be addressed. That's it.

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I love it, I love it, I love it.

Written by: Trish on 05/27/2009

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This car is just awesome. So much fun to drive. Dash lights are beautiful at night. I don't check my gas mileage cause the car is made to drive fast. I make road trips often and the car is very comfortable. Sound system is excellent. Love the rear fold down seats. Two sets of golf clubs and luggage will fit great. I had a wind deflector installed on the sunrooof and the wind noise with the roof open is gone. I have the orange one and it is such a head turner. When driving alone, I recline the rear of the passenger seat and it helps with the blind spot. This allows for a better view out of the smaller side rear window. I suggest you buy one today.

Favorite Features

Looks. Sound system. Dash lights at night. Rear sun deck cover keeps things stored in the rear out of sight.

Suggested Improvements

Needs iPod hookup from the factory. Turning radius needs improving.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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2007 GS Automatic, sun and sound package

Written by: justinr321 on 12/17/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Bought the car back in November. Traded in a 07 Mustang for it and I'm glad I did. The car is pretty peppy for an inline 4 and gets great gas mileage (I usually averaged about 30 mpg). It has a cool design and interesting interior. It's also pretty comfortable as well. I did, however, wreck mine about 3 weeks ago and totaled it. It held up very well but the airbags didn't deploy, strangely enough. Overall, I liked the car and would recommend it for someone who is looking for an affordable, sporty car that gets good gas mileage.

Favorite Features

the look of the interior and exterior, gas mileage, sound system

Suggested Improvements

make the dash layout more practical, its cool looking, but it takes up to much space. Make traction control standard and the option of navigation wouldn't be bad either.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Dude, I hit a deer.

Written by: Alyssa M on 11/26/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

This car is amazing. I owned a Cadillac before, and thought I would be disappointed, but its a lot of fun and drives great. I have been rearended by a heavy duty truck, and hit a deer at 50 mph - not a single scratch on the car. It's very reliable and takes a lot of abuse. It's the best car I have ever owned. I would highly suggest it to anyone. It's definitely a headturner, and unique, which were big pluses for me.

Favorite Features

Exterior. The design, I feel, helps to take turns really fast. The racer seats are very comfortable for long trips (which I take often).

Suggested Improvements

Even the expensive trim is poor. I think Mitsubishi needs to step up their luxury add ons. I bought a v-4 for a reason, and I don't think the gas is good enough to have left my v-line v8.

0 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Excellent Car!!

Written by: Goatboy on 11/25/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I traded in a Dodge Dakota because I wanted a sportier vehicle. I did my research and after comparing the Mustang, RX-8, Civic-Si, and Eclipse, it was my favorite. I have had it about a month now and it is the best car I have ever owned. It's flashy, fast, hauls my golf clubs, and makes mundane trips to work a lot more exciting. It is an excellent medium between a full on performance car and a livable, daily commuting or touring car. The stereo is ridiculous. I didn't know you could get a stereo that sounds that good from the factory!

Favorite Features

Powerful V-6 engine, Rockford-Fosgate stereo, sunroof, sweet exhaust note, baseball stitched gearshift, and the backseat. That was the deal maker for me over a two seat coupe, as I have twin 3 yr. olds that ride with me.

Suggested Improvements

This is tough to come up with, but I guess a limited slip differential in the front would be great. Might help eliminate some of the torque steer under full throttle launches.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Phenomenal Car!

Written by: Poke on 11/23/2008

Vehicle

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Bought mine used with 17,000 miles on it. I was just looking for an everyday runner, and this car was available. Simply unbelievable. I never even looked at Mitsubishi before, but it's true that they've thought of everything. I have the convertible GT V6, and this baby is a runner, alright. Previous owner put a carbon fiber hood on her, 20-inch black spoke wheels, an air induction system to increase her horsepower, and all the options! Wow. She's amazing! The ride is incredible, the look is amazing, and the officer who pulled up alongside of me to tell me I was going too fast even gave me a thumbs up and a wave! And my golf clubs fit in the trunk! You won't be disappointed!

Favorite Features

Stereo is unbelievable, power is amazing, ride is superb, top is one-button operation which is done in 19 seconds, and is completely hidden under a power tonneau top. Ice Blue gauge lighting, heated front seats, automatic climate control, traction control, MIVEC V6 power, 6-speed manual transmission.

Suggested Improvements

Blind spot can't be avoided. Angle your side mirror outward a little so you can see vehicles or children near or next to your vehicle, and always turn your head to make sure nothing or no one is there before you change lanes or make a right turn. I've had no problems when employing these tips.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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