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Fun To Drive
benz, 04/15/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
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.
Love It!
Pebbles, 03/25/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
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!!
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The She-Clipse
screeli, 09/11/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
This is my second Eclipse and despite the handful of negatives I had with my past Eclipse, this one has been great. The exterior style in its class is well above par. The car handles and performs well despite the number of cars in its class that may perform slightly better. The reality is, however, that very few cars can compare in this price range that offer a convertible and don't look as if they were built for your grandparents. The Eclipse is fun to drive, affordable and reliable. To me that is all that matters.
Great---I Love It
oopsiwon, 10/20/2004
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
There is nothing about this car that is bad. The style is great, the interior is great, the power top is great. I can't say enough "great things" about this car.
Comfortable, smooth eye-turner
alan kay, 05/27/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
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.
Love to drive
benz, 04/01/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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
Great car
Joshua, 09/16/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After reading the expert reviews I was a little leary about buying a Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder. However, I got a deal I couldn't turn down and have since enjoyed it immensely. If I wanted a backseat and a lot of trunk space I wouldn't have bought a convertible. This is a great car to drive. The V6 engine accelerates smoothly and handles fairly well. It is quite comfortable for the driver and passenger with easy to use controls. The convertible top is easy and quick to raise and lower and with the top down, there is minimal problems with the wind. Overall this is a great car and a lot of fun to drive. I am glad I ended up buying it.
Great
Driver, 05/02/2009
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this car it was my dream car... It was all i expected - fast, stylish, and an eye catcher. I often bumped curbs but other than that it was great - never had a problem brought it at 52000miles. The only thing i had to do is get a new battery at 79000 miles.
sporty and practical
andy dansereau, 02/18/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Looks Ferrari, Cost affordable, Fun Car
BobS, 04/10/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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
New-used car
Melissa, 04/30/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Bad Vehicle
Car4me, 09/01/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful
I have had two of these cars and I would not recommend them. My first Eclipse was a 2002 Spyder and was constantly in the repair shop for mechanical problems. I thought I had a lemon so I traded it in on another Eclipse and I am having the same problems. My advice - do not buy an Eclipse Sypder, they are nothing but trouble.
Love my Spyder
Haley, 05/14/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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!
Spyder
tml, 05/28/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Front Wheel Drive
JG, 01/23/2005
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Spyder GT
OzzyGT, 06/09/2007
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my UV Blue Pearl right off the showroom. I have since installed several performance parts including intake, exhaust, springs, and new stickier tires - this helped a lot, and I have much more to do. This car is a babe-magnet and is wonderful with the top down. Hardly any wind buffeting at all. This is a perfect car to modify and customize. It will not be a rocket, however because the convertibles weigh a little more than average. Enjoy.
Fun Car
Adam Pattershall, 12/16/2018
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great sports car it handles great and looks great all around I recommend it to anyone looking to put the top down and have fun.
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Claire , 06/24/2020
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I’ve had 2 cars since I turned 16 both silver convertibles my second was the eclipse which I was obsessed with sadly my parents got divorced and my stepfather decided to take the car from me that hasn’t stopped me though I’m about to buy my second eclipse because of how sporty and fun it is to drive there is nothing better than driving this car with the top down on a nice summer day best car I could’ve ever asked for
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its ok...but lacking quality
jonnyg6223, 10/09/2004
2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GTS 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 3 people found this review helpful
i thought i was buying a sweet car, but i didnt. after just 3000 miles, the lower contol arm went out. the dealership told me this was my fault. i didnt hit anything or get in any wrech at all. i had to pay 250 for the part and did the work myself, and about 1300 for the tires because when the control arm goes out, so do the tires. did i forget to say this was the show room model?!?!?! the dealership did nothing to pay for any of the cost of the part or tires. watch out who you buy from and check up on the repair reports from the dealership before you would buy a mitsu period.