Used 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1999 Eclipse Spyder, so we've included reviews for other years of the Eclipse Spyder since its last redesign.
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.
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.
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Buyers Beware!!!!
j, 01/30/2010
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car, thinking it would be a nice reliable ride. Another plus was that I thought it was imported; boy was I wrong. I soon discovered that the top leaked like a river (2 days after purchase), and the transmission shifted erratically. My mechanic said these cars are disasters (engine leaks, failures, etc.); however, I gave it a chance, but before I traded, I knew the tranny was getting ready to explode. I also had a problem maintaining the oil level in the car. I would not recommend this car to anyone who needs a completely reliable vehicle or who doesn't like to take a shower on his/her way to work or school.
Not the best
JackieC, 08/09/2002
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car looks great and is fun to drive on the highway but my top leaks so bad whenever it rains somewhat hard. I've had it is to be fixed 3 times and it still leaks and my driver side window keep coming loose leaving a gap between the large window and smaller back window. Plus it being so low leaves it victim to steep driveways and any type of pot hole.
Fun in the summer
arb, 06/12/2002
1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
So far so good after a month. however, i bought it used and it has experienced a slight leak with the top up. purchased a 4 yr. warranty with it, to cover annoyances like this. definitely attracts peoples eye(black w/ black top), especially the ladies down the shore. recommend it for fun driving, tight turns, sound system, convenient top device, and exterior appearance. cons - the GS model overall performance is average at best but pretty much expected that from about 142HP&tight fit in the backseat. we'll see how it handles in the winter but for now i love it.