2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Consumer Reviews

Spyder

Written by: tml on 05/28/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)

Review

Handles well, rides well, runs well, nice support with leather driver seat. 5 speed shifts good and ratios are spaced well so you are not always shifting. My highway milage is consistently 31.2 mpg with the 4 cylinder. Better than rated average. Very little convertible quiver on rough roads. My golf bag fits in the trunk. Factory infinity stereo is very good. You can spend more but this is just an all around fun ride for the price. PS Would you media reviewers get over the back seat size. You not reviewing your dad's Buick.

Favorite Features

All weather power top, unique dash design, fog lamps, extra power outlet in console, heated rear window. Nice road feel.

Suggested Improvements

Full insturment cluster.

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Comfortable, smooth eye-turner

Written by: alan kay on 05/26/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

A luxurious ride for the money, with wonderful seats comparable to much more expensive cars I have owned, great stereo, ample power and smooth transmission. A little slow out of the blocks and a not-so-tight turning radius are my only complaints. Minimal wind sound. Economical, extremely dependable--not a rattle, nothing to have them fix on scheduled maintenance trips. And it looks great. Oh, EASY to use top with a glass window which has a defroster. All in all, luxury in looks, feel, drive, and dependability.

Favorite Features

Seats. Comfort. Smoothness and low noise at high speeds [you can talk to your partner!]. Ease of putting top up and down.

Suggested Improvements

More pep from 0-50. Smaller turning radius.

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Love my Spyder

Written by: Haley on 05/14/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

When I turned 16 all I wanted was a GT Spyder Eclipse. Unfortunatly I didn't get my Spyder until I was almost 18. I did recive a car when I turned 16, it was not a spyder. When I did get the Spyder I have enjoyed it ever since... It is so much fun to drive, and it has just enough power to please me. I would recommend this car to anyone. It truly has been the car of my dreams!

Favorite Features

I love the engine. It has a nice rumble to it .

Suggested Improvements

I believe that the Eclipse needs to have a temperature gague, and it will be perfect.

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New-used car

Written by: Melissa on 04/30/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

At first I wasn't keen on the idea of purchasing a convertible but once we had our first really nice day and I took it for a spin with the top down I LOVE IT. Although this car isn't practical if you have a family or do a lot of long distance traveling with other people over all in my opinion it's a eye catching fun little sports car that I'm sure will bring us many years of joyous fun.

Favorite Features

I actually love all the features on my Spyder but I guess my favorite would have to be the convertible top electric button, the console set up is nice also.

Suggested Improvements

Improvements would have to be redesigning the back part of the back seat so that it's not going straight across and the back window could be just a tad bit bigger (the oval shape is great). There is an issure with blind spots when trying to back out of a parking spot.

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Fun To Drive

Written by: benz on 04/14/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)

Review

The media will just not give this company any breaks. The public needs to know this car is not only fun and comfortable but it looks great and is VERY reliable. I have driven these vehicles since 1996 and have never had any problems.

Favorite Features

This car is truly a fun ride, I like the way it handles either in traffic or driving through the mountains.

Suggested Improvements

More postive media coverage!

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Looks Ferrari, Cost affordable, Fun Car

Written by: BobS on 04/09/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)

Review

Everyday I climb into my Mitsu Eclipse Spyder, put the top down and play my Beachboys CD cruising to Malibu, I feel like I am in a Ferrari (Red). The car design with the side tunnels takes people by surprise. When it approaches from the front view, they think it is an expensive sports car. When they see the rear, they know it isn't, but seem still impressed. I cannot tell you how many people have said WOW!, that is a nice car. I love mine. I could care less what the experts say. RTS

Favorite Features

Styling, sporty look, cost, reliability and easy maintenance. If I had to knock anything it would be the small rear seat and not much interior design thought.

Suggested Improvements

Interior design needs to match what you see on the outside. Needs a peppier engine.

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Love to drive

Written by: benz on 04/01/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I have owned several dating back to 1996 they are great reliable cars that are fun to drive, the media always gives Mits bad press on old issues and fails to tell the public what really great cars they are

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

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Love It!

Written by: Pebbles on 03/24/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

I love my GTS Spyder. Living in an area with many curvy 2 lane blacktop roads, it hugs the road beautifully.Since it is only me & my 100 lb dog that ride in it every day, comfort is not an issue. I get great gas mileage and love the summer when I can put the top down. It has great performance from a stop going from 0 to 60 in no time. I have no regrets!!

Favorite Features

Convertible top, 5 spd Manual, radio controls on steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

Standard XM Stereo system.There really is nothing I don't like about my car.

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sporty and practical

Written by: andy dansereau on 02/17/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

Contrary to Edmunds' review, this car is a bled of sport, and prticality. It handles resonably enough especially after repacing the Goodyear rsa tires with toyo proxes 4. Its fuel economy is good. The styling in and out is great, an easy car to live with. The top and windows go down with one push of the button.exhaust note is sporty. Its not super fast but it does go and the engine has great torque. Its not bad in the snow either. The body integrity is much better than Chrysler Sebring or Mustang which I have had. It has some trade offs as an all out sports car but you get is a tight car, decent handling and acceleration, good looks, space for and occational passenger and good quality. I reccomend this car.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

more horses

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Front Wheel Drive

Written by: JG on 01/23/2005

Vehicle

2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)

Review

The vehicle is totally fun to drive. Downtown driving is easy for driving and parking. Buckle up and hang on because this vehicle has plenty of power.

Favorite Features

The ease of retracting the top. The exterior is easy to keep clean and looking new. The interior controls are all within easy reach.

Suggested Improvements

Gas cap on drivers side. Increase tire size, especially with front wheel drive, may insure better control.

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