Used 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1998 Eclipse Spyder, so we've included reviews for other years of the Eclipse Spyder since its last redesign.
Adequate
Jeffenwulf, 09/14/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
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The car is is severely underpowered for a sports car. The 2.4 4G64 engine doesn't provide the performance that I would expect. I love the enclosed feel of the interior, but the materials are cheap and prone to chipping. The convertible top leaks heavily in rainstorms. I had this problem with the original top and a newly installed top. The automatic transmission is horrible. It doesn't shift crisply and solidly as desired. Already completely rebuilt at under 50,000 miles. The trunk is merely there to hold the spare tire and a gym bag.
Best Convertible Ever
Mike, 10/10/2019
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
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I bought my '97 new after a lot of careful consideration. It's never been driven on salty roads and it rarely comes out of the garage when there is rain in the forecast. For 22 summers, I've enjoyed releasing it from it's winter cover and riding around with the breeze in my hair. I can wear a baseball cap without fear of losing it, and it's a joy to drive. At 89,000 miles, I am still on the original brakes. The only things I've had to replace are the canvas top (which deteriorates over time), a top motor (which got a little lazy with the tight new top), and a starter. I run ultra-high performance summer tires on it so I can zip through turns. I still love the roadster feel and the zip of the turbo four and with the five speed transmission, it loves to be driven. There aren't too many of this era on the road today, and I get comments all the time when I'm out. This baby is the best way to enjoy a nice summer day!
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- GS-T ConvertibleMSRP: $7,995838 mi away
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my 5 year experience
spyder98, 12/31/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
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I bought my gst new back in july of 98. Since then I've added 141,000 miles. I love the look and performance of this car. It still brings a smile to my face everyday I get in it. I also have an extended warranty which has covered almost $3k in repairs so far. This is an average at best car reliability wise. But very fun to drive. Back seat is a bit cramped. Trunk space is small.
Fun to Look At
susan78, 03/15/2007
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
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This car is amazingly pretty and sporty, but if you need to get from point A to point B, you better try a bike instead. This car is so cheaply made it seemed sooner or later everything fell apart, including the leaky rag top. I was SO disappointed as I love the Eclipse and it had been my dream to own a Spyder. Oh well. For this car the adage that a car is hole in the pavement surrounded by metal into which one throws money could not be truer.
Good car
Speede, 04/21/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
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Fast, fun to drive, convertable for under 15k used. what more can you want.