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Why not add a turbo
4g64twannaB, 02/10/2003
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I can't say enough about this car. Although in the bone stock form it leaves something to be desired. Handling:it is great. Add an aftermarket strut bar and coilover style springs and your golden. The interior is very comfortable withit's reclineable bucket seats and easily accessible console. The exterior is one of those things that makes this car so great. It looks as aggressive as some of those $30k and up sports cars. Now here's a secret not many people know, put the cylinder head from a turbo on this engine block and guess what, you can bolt-up the gst/gsx turbo and your non-turbo 2.4l spyder is now a turbo hp machine. Overall a great car.
Whats with all the whining?
Tbird-eclipse, 05/18/2010
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
There are a lot of whiny people on here, it's 13 years old people. This is a great car. Mine has 129,000 miles and has giving me NO ISSUES at all expect for water pump, that's it. Very fast, very sporty, incredible gas mileage for the power and lets out, and a beautiful design that still looks great compared with other ugly bubble but cars today. Glad I bought it, it turns heads everywhere I go and have had many random strangers tell me they want my car. The only other car that competes and I would buy would be a 1993-1995 Ford Thunderbird Sports Coupe but it doesn't come as a convertible so would have to convert it which I'm considering doing.
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ESPVIK, 04/04/2009
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This thing rocks and always will. I have put some money into it, but it is all for speed, so many mods, not enough time. This thing is the best - by far the greatest car ever owned.
love this car
Pete and Judy, 07/30/2016
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car from a good friend who was the original owner. He always took the car to the dealer to get serviced. It is a red convertible with gray interior and black rag top. normally aspirated 2.5 liter and auto trans. When I first bought it , I had to do all 4 brakes completely (rotors, drums, pads, slave cylinders, master cylinder, and bleeding). They worked flawlessly after that for about 6 or 7 years, and then I just had to turn the rotors and install new pads. A couple of years ago I replaced a broken alternator belt. Then a few months ago I replaced the original water pump. And of course I did the timing belt and balance shaft belt at the same time, which were still in relatively good condition. And a new battery. And that is all the maintenance I have to do in the 9 years that I have owned it. Basically just a few normal wearing parts. Oh yeah, the original owner replaced the transmission with a brand new one a couple of years before he sold it to me. He had no other issues whatsoever. Enjoyable to drive, and something I wasn't expecting: in the summertime with top down it is a great chick magnet! That particular series of Eclipse has a much sexier look than any other series that was built before or after it. Pros: fun to drive, very reliable, and very affordable to own. Cons: the rag top was leaky and no good to drive in the rain. But I'm told that could have been avoided if the original owner had used a conditioner on it every few years, and garaged the car more often. And the front end body work is very close to the ground. You must always tap the brakes and unload the suspension before driving over any bumps or dips, and enter or exit steep driveways very slowly and at angle. If you like this style of car and can find one that has been well maintained over the past 2 decades, buy it!
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NO more wet roofs!
oceangirl, 04/02/2008
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Hi everyone, Wanna know how to stop the leaks? go to Walmart, in the camping section there is waterproofer, it cost 4 dollars...it has an orange top on the can...spray your car two times...no more driving in the rain.... The car rocks!
1998 RED Hot Mitsubishi Eclipse GST
marcyjp, 02/14/2012
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my Eclipse in October of 1998 and have loved driving it whenever I get the chance to take it out. I love to throw the top down turn up the stereo and let this car take me wherever I am going. I have 128,000 miles on my eclipse and it looks like the day I brought it home! This car is a real eye catcher. I was pulled over and the office didn't believe that I had given him the right insurance card so he asked for the card for the new car, I told him it had 98,000 mile on it and he still had to look at the odometer. No problems just maintain it. I still have the original exhaust and everything! My kids and their friends have always loved riding in it too.
I wanted, I got, I'm selling
BGD82, 11/04/2004
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've put about 40,000 miles since I bought my Eclipse Spyder GS-T used with 113,000 miles in 06/03. In the last year and a half, I've had to replace the passenger window track twice (it's broken again, haven't yet fixed it), had about 3 or 4 check engine light occurrences, a horrible problem with thick blue smoke from the tailpipe while idling, horribly- rattling doors, a roof that badly leaks through the back window and the A-pillars, a radio that's never worked (CD player & changer in trunk work fine), and an antenna that won't go all the way down. I shouldn't have bought a car with so many miles, but I wanted one badly at the time. Now, I'm trying to sell it.
Is the back seat still wet?
e.clip-sa!, 10/13/2008
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love driving this car! People always compliment it, and want to ride.
Super Fun.
xctpx, 08/17/2008
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is amazingly fun to drive, and I've got friends asking for rides all the time. Only problem with it, as far as the ride goes, is that the suspension is very tight. For a little four-cylinder, non-turbo, it's got amazing kick. There's one problem with this car, and it's absolutely huge, almost a deal-breaker, and it's the top quality. Top leaks like no other in a rainstorm, flooding the rear top cavity, creating standing water. Car smells nasty afterwards. Upholstery has wonderful endurance from the water damage, though, and still looks fantastic. Also, top goes down hesitantly with some startling clicking, and needs a little help to get started going back up. Probably the motor.
This Car is great only if maintained!
Aznsensation90, 11/17/2008
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is amazing on the road it looks great, runs fast for a 4 cylinder, and has great fuel economy. The car can pick up speeds up to 100 MPH on a slow rise it'll do great if you hit it in 4 seconds your going to destroy your engine. In stop-n-go traffic it's beast. If your young and you drive one of these babies then people will give you dirty looks, but that's to be expected. This car can turn sour quickly so maintenance is key and it's not as expensive as people might think if you do it about every month.
at least it looks good???
AJAY, 07/14/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car HAS HORRIBLE PERFORMANCE. NEVER BUY THE GS. BUY THE GS-T. It looks like an exotic, but no perofmance to back it up. EXCELLENT STYLING. one of the best looking cars on the road, over the BMW and stuff like that. VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. There might as well be NO REAR SEATS! EVEN if you are little, you feel horrible in the back.
Mitsubishi Junk
unhappyowner, 06/06/2008
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Leaked oil from day 1 & hole rubbed through the top from lack of support rail padding - dealer had it for 2 weeks. Factory radio went out in the 2nd year. Most of the interior plastic has cracked and has been replaced - some several times. Drivers sided door switch panel just fell down inside the door one day. No anti-seize used on the front hub splines, so I had to use an axle puller which destroyed them when they were required to be removed. $700+ dollars for a timing belt ever 60K miles. No drip edge on roof, so rain leaks in on seats when opening doors. Soft top and headliner had to be replaced after 4 years - went aftermarket from Kee tops and a local upholstery shop
I'm a chick with an awesome car!
Mrs. Puglisi, 05/30/2010
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
K, Enough about this ride being a chick magnet! I'm a chick and I drive this thing! I'm not the typical type of girl, though, No car accidents! It's a sporty, fast car! Still have to see if my 2 toddlers would fit in it! This is the type of car that I've always wanted and at 25, I got it, WOOP WOOP! Sorry to all the suckas who have to get a car to try and get girls. Better luck at a bar!
Waste of my time
brittanynicole, 01/31/2011
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
1 of 6 people found this review helpful
Worst car I have ever driven! I hate it. It caused me more trouble than any car I have ever known. Do not buy it. All Mitsubishi's suck, everyone that I know that owns one has a lot of problems with it. First my convertable roof top leaked. It leaked so much it felt like there wasn't even a roof there. Because of this, it molded my seats and floor boards. Parts randomly fall off. Part of my body kit fell off, door handle has fallen off twice, key hole fell through the door, plastic parts inside fell off or broke, etc. Now, at barely 120K miles, transmission goes out. Battery sucks. Timing belt squeals alllll the time, replaced it 7 times, still no change. CD player went out too. CRAP CAR!!!
OK car
gvr4me, 05/29/2004
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought this car as an impluse and we regret it now. For a while it was our only car, handled good in the snow and top kept the car warm. The performance on the other hand is pretty bad. The transmission(Auto) is horriable, clunky shifts, missed shifts, downshifts at bad times with no reason. The engine is ok, not very fast but still good for a N/A car. the top is bad in the rain as others have stated, plus we found out that alot of the cars roof rails break and they did on ours also.Overall I would prob buy another one but in a 5 speed and a turbo if I could find one.
Spyder-conv
Spyder1, 10/13/2004
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive but will not stay together. Since I brough the car the sparkpulg wires have burned through causing it to run bad. Sparkplugs foul out fast. Top leaks: Plastic glued onto the on metal piller came loose, rubber boot ripped, back window stiching came loose and as expected it to leak around windows. Other issues elastic strap on top failed and bent support bars (ripped rubber boot). This is an issue with this model and a kit ($200 a side)is available. The outside drivers door handle was broken by a five year old trying to get in. This again was a know problem for this car. Replacement part (black) runs $42 add $50 painting, & $150 labor. I Plan on selling this car!
Fast but not furious
jimbo, 02/27/2009
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought the car with 57k miles on it - hasn't even had it's first timing belt change - from the second owner. I thoroughly enjoy the car, and it is quite quick. I would not call it "fast", but it does move pretty darn good!
phat car
david4, 07/20/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great quality for a low price
Bought it new....paid off in 5 months!
superjcp, 08/05/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been the sole owner of my 1997 Mistubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T (5- manual) Convertible. (DO NOT GET THE AUTOMATIC!! Your killing the fun if you don't have the 5 speed for this rocket) The car has run beautifully for the entire time I have owned it. I am at 90600 miles currently. I have only changed the disc brake pads in the front once, changed all the belts at 84,000 miles, and had a couple of alignments. Other than that, just the standard oil change at 3000 miles. The car is quick, reliable, and well worth the money spent. I am gonna keep mine well into the 200,000 mile teritory, which I fully expect!
This is a fun car!
daryl_j, 03/28/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
ok. this is the first convertible i've owned so i am still wow-ed by the experience. every time the top goes down it feels like the first time! :-) very sporty looks. handles well and has very sensitive steering. the turning radius is aweful. you do pay a price for the convertible feature... this is a nice-weather car NOT a bad-weather car. although, it does do amzingly well in snow.
LOVE MINE!
atsxo, 06/22/2012
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i absolutely love my spyder. i bought it in august 2010 as an 18th birthday present to myself for college. Black paint, black top, 80K miles - are you kidding me!? i HAD to have it! I've had mitsu's in the past, i know they usually require a decent amount of attention. so as soon as i bought it, i replaced the top, tires, radiator, brakes, clutch, clutch masters, and numerous other things. have had no problems with it. it's at about 112K, and the timing belt is in about to be replaced, as well as the engine/trans mounts.. i will not hesitate to say that this car is not for everybody. interior is small, it needs TLC, and things break on it, just like all cars. very happy with my spyder :)
my 5 year experience
spyder98, 12/31/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Great convertable compact sports car
Spazzi, 05/08/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After owning several Volkswagen GTI's and Honda Civic SI's, I have found that none can top the fun and excitement of driving a Turbo Eclipse Spyder. It looks great, has more than enough power, good gas mileage and a comfortable interior. It feels as much a sports car as vehicles costing $10,000 more.
Questionable
Turbo T, 01/02/2003
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is great, motors run forever and they certanly love boost, 29psi... mods definatly make this car a great one to drive. Only complants is the rear seat sux, and it leaks unbelievably bad in two front corners and through the back window.
Pretty Sweet
Stizz, 01/09/2005
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well, I got my '98 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T about a month ago, and ever since people have been asking for rides or drives. The fact is, it's a chick magnet-the issue of no backseat space it totally true, even a midget would have trouble getting back there. I could really care less if it has space to take 4 people, the point is-it can carry a girl in the passenger seat. This is an awesome looking car; mine came fitted with a loud blow-off valve which makes it all the more fun to rev up. The only problem I have with it is the first tank of gas I used, I got about 160 miles out of a full tank which equates to roughly 10 mpg, which is terrible. I dont know if its my gas tank sensor or what but this definitely isn't a 10 mpg car.
sweet ride
JayEm, 06/01/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought mine from a friend who had bought it at an insurance auction. Despite a shady history I have not had a single problem with my Eclipse. It drives great, and looks even better. I'm up in Canada now, and the fact the Mitsu was never sold up here (and its starring role in Fast&theFurious didn't hurt) means I get a lot of attention with my ride. I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for style at a reasonable price. The drop top is easy to operate and flawless. The only problem is under heavy rain the roof leaks (Dealer fix: $2000 US). The Eclipse is an awesome ride-the only car where the OLD model looks better and outperforms the current one!
Fun to Drive
test@test.com, 02/22/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The Spyder is a fabulous driving machine, it feels great on the road, moves well. Biggest problem is that the nose hangs too low and scrapes everything. After 5 years with no issues, the convertible motor died and needed to be replaced. Otherwise A+
Super Fun, Fast And Cute!
Bini, 06/30/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my '97 Spyder used in '99, and cannot imagine getting a car I would love more if I had paid three times as much! It has served me very well and I hope to be driving it for years to come. Even though it is 6 years old now, I still get people stopping in traffic to comment on how good looking it is and asking about what kind of car it is, because the old model Spyder is also not very common (which I like). I also found it to be very practical for my commute. It and was great even in bad snowstorms (with snow tires, I use low profile tires in summer).
Fun and Reliable
Adan, 09/20/2005
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am the second owner of this car and the only thing I had to fix was the alternator and that was recently. My car has 140,000 miles on it and it still runs great. I didn't drive it for about two of the six years that I've had it, but I put roughly about 30,000 miles or more on it every other year. I wish it could last forever.
Eclipse
tracyc, 03/11/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun
Great car
yuk, 10/07/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
a very good all around car
review
tori, 03/19/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the vehicle is loud when first started. Had problems with radio and windows
Back To The Future
rickyjames, 10/12/2012
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought a GS automatic transmission Spyder version with 47,000 miles in Nov 2011, in beautiful glossy shape inside and out by the original owner who had kept it as a garaged weekend toy. At purchase it idled rough and would tend to die on startup, replaced the ECU with a $200 EBay replacement unit taken from an identical junker. All plastic door handle also had been previously broken off and superglued back in place, I snapped it back off almost immediately, replaced it with blister-packed unit from Autozone (that says something) reinforced by an aftermarket metal reinforcement kit. Changed out the timing belt (you don't want it to break from age) and WOW - ONE FUN CAR FOR A YEAR NOW!!
Convertibles issues
Rachel, 01/17/2009
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The convertible top on my car leaked every time we had a bad rain. It was horrible driving with the rain pouring in from all different places. My car also had an engine problem where it was burning oil and I'd have to put a quart of oil in it almost every week. And when it was raining and I drove over a lot of water in the road, it would cause the car to shake horribly and I would have to pull over and wait and rev the engine to dry it out. But, despite all its issues it never actually broke down on me. The engine was strong, and I will definitely purchase another Mitsubishi in the future. If I had it to do over the only thing I would change would be to get the hatchback instead. Ha.
GREAT CAR
liz, 01/15/2010
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I read some of the other reviews and wondered if I had the same car. Mine has never given me any major problems. I bought 4 yrs old and has been my primary car for the last 4 yrs. I did replace the top 2 yrs ago and the top brackets. Other than that, we are talking different cars as mine has been great fun and a joy to drive. I have the 5 spd manual and takes corners great, the turning radius is tight, gas mileage around 25, radio works fine, no rattling, nothing loose or broken, dealer oil changes, rare front brake pad replacement, tranny fine. Maybe I'm in the wrong section?
“”AFTER 22 YEARS “
Kenneth, 06/22/2019
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Hello Y’all, I got this 1997 Mitsubishi eclipse 2.4 L almost 8 months ago now, Yes, it is 22 years old this year! I guess you can’t really do too much complaining about a car that’s over two decades old, the plastics in it are cracking up a lot, again 22 year old plastics!. The rear windows gliders are all shot and need replacing. All interior plastic pieces are extremely delicate and will break almost effortlessly, again after 22 years most plastics will crack and break very easily. The leather seats didn’t survive, but I guess that’s most leather seats in all cars in addition after 22 years. Today it has 176,000 miles on it, the front and rear struts will require replacing in addition. Most of the front end bushings are completely worn out. The plastic door handles even the new ones that they sell for replacements will break on you pretty quick too, specially if anything froze up overnight. Other than that it’s just minor problems you face on most cars, overall it is flashy and stylish and not bad performance still today after 22 years competing with the 2019 cars in its category.
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Love my spyder!!!
SD girl, 02/07/2008
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love driving this car it has lots of power for a 4 cyl. I've been it 2 car accidents in this car. and it's really sturdy. I love it!!
Fun to Look At
susan78, 03/15/2007
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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 Stuff
Xauxa, 09/10/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has to be one of the most fun cars to drive.
Nice car!
L68250, 06/02/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is such a joy to drive!
This Car is the Best!
spyderturbo98, 09/05/2005
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder last year. I thought it had no power, but it turned out to be my intake hose it was leaking air. I replace it and bam! i can't believe it...
'97 Eclipse Spyder
Deno, 05/07/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my '97 Eclipse Spyder GS-T for about two years and i have loved every minute of it. It is a fun car to drive and it is very reliable. The power is great and the handeling makes it a blast to come out of a corner. Take care of these cars and they will last you for 200,000+ miles
Adequate
Jeffenwulf, 09/14/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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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GST-conv./ MFG-recall
Mr K, 03/15/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
All dlrs. have been notified of broken '97-'99 GST tops by Mitsu. Kit is offered ONLY to dlrs.Cost is $500,L&M, we've been back 3x's.The rear window is documented to needing repair.It doesn't stick to liner.The dealer screwed that up too.Mitsu notifies dlrs. of problem but will NOT recall anything. Carmaxx gaves us paperwork that says the GST came with anti-lock brakes,but it doesn't.They told us "oh well,tough sh--"!!
Nice
Marco, 04/14/2008
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well I bought an eclipse syder gst with 48,000 miles, and I think the GS-T is reliable and also fast. I have won so many races, I picked up a lot of girls and I have no problems with it. When u first drive the gst it feels fast but then you don't even notice until you drive a normal eclipse. I think the eclipse spyder gst will last me for a long time.
Good car
Speede, 04/21/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fast, fun to drive, convertable for under 15k used. what more can you want.
Take care of your car!!
convoyman, 01/30/2008
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been such a blast! With improved engine mods and meticulous care, this car is over 130k mi. and still running strong. I've never had any mechanical problems with the car in the year that I've owned it. Not only has it been reliable from getting from A to B, but fun getting there! The power added from a bigger turbo, intercooler, blow off valve, fuel injectors, air filter and exhaust will pin you in your seat and have everyone watching as you do it. So many mods are available, but body mods aren't needed- the car looks great as is.
nice ride
Yangger, 05/10/2004
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is a great vehicle, ive had no mechanical problems from the last 3 years.
Middle Age Toy
InspectorDave, 08/01/2008
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS-T Turbo 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 98 GS-T Spyder for my 50th b'day. Very fun to drive but pushing the clutch in Atlanta traffic got old. Finally let my teenage son drive it to school for his Sr year. Had to have the valve guide replace, seems to be typical for Mits. engines. Recently the throw out bearing seized up so had to cough up $900 for new clutch kit. Just started driving again and enjoying it while summer traffic is a little lighter. Yes, the front speakers went awol but I replaced with inexpensive set of Jensens from Auto Zone that sound great. Convertible top and brackets are now in need of repair.