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NICE CANADIAN SUMMER TOY
ric387, 03/19/2009
updated 09/20/2024
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just traded a Miata for a 2008 with 9,000k. I agree with the purists: the Spyder is not a real sports car (front-wheel drive pretty much closes the argument on that). But it has good looks, great interior, room to spare in driving position and very good performance with the V6 6 speed manual transmission and all this in better than average comfort. The car also made sense budget-wise. I feel I have the best of both worlds: a car that offers sports-like performance and looks with more room and comfort than a lot of more expensive two seaters. Good-looking, but with brains! A word for the torque issue: real, but only if you really push hard the revs, otherwise OK. Mine is triple-black. Love it Update 2020: still own the car. Summer driven, have now 50k. No reliability issues save for the heating/ac fan motor in the dash that became noisy and was changed. Did the timing belt last year as preventive action. That’s it apart from usual maintenance. Paint holding well. No water in light casings . Interior holding well. Top also. In short, still very happy with the car. You find one as well-kept as mine, buy ! Added a wind deflector, it’s worth it with the top down. Also looks nicer if you have extra luggage on the back seat on a long road trip like we did last year. They should still make it. Update September 2022 Nothing new to report. Still no reliability issues. I still like the styling/ride and see no reason to change or update. I also notice that I see them now rarely on the road and I’m starting to think that I might have a nice survivor ! Slowly approaching 60,000miles. Should be good for many years if the car continues to behave as it is. I should add that I got the car in my fifties and always drove it « as a senior » . No high revs, no burning tires, etc. The car is not beat up. It could explain in part its reliability and overall good shape. Update September 2024 I have been prompted by Edmunds to update my review. Nothing new to report. What I said two years ago still apply.
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My New Little Toy
Chicago Girl, 06/18/2009
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had my car for approx 9 months and I love Lightning (her name). So far I haven't had any issues, but I am coming from a 2002 Dodge Neon - that gave me nothing but hell after 36K miles. I love the get up on the car for hway driving. The blind spot is a beast, but with attentive lane changes and side mirrors, it is possible to maneuver. It's still early to be sure about reliability, but it seems pretty good with gas. If you have children this car is a no no! I am sure the back seats are just to get an insurance break on being a "four seater". My shorter she-friends sit back there, but a guy (or car seat) would most likely not fit... don't know if it's comfy back there - never been.
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Just a Fling
Jake, 03/30/2009
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
My wife I loved driving the muscle cars in the late 60's and early 70's. So, speed and acceleration was a consideration. The kids are no longer at home and there was no need for a back seat. We have owned four-door sedans for the past 25 years and decided to take a plunge to the past and enjoy the sporty vehicles we once drove. We looked at a number of other makes. Our considerations included body looks, interior size, engine size, and cost. The cost eliminated many other vehicles, as well as the interior space. It seemed the more sporty, the smaller amount of front seating area. We have had the car for only two months and do enjoy driving it.
MY FIRST CONVERTIBLE
lauriejane, 02/04/2010
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GT 2dr Convertible (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've always wanted a convertible and after a lot of research chose the Eclipse Spyder. Wish I'd done it sooner. As long as nothing is falling from the sky my top is down! Heated seats and wind deflector makes it comfy and fun. Has a good sized trunk for a convertible. Back seat for kids only, but my son loves it back there. Handles well and accelerates great. Tried the 4 cylinder first, but went with the 6 despite the octane needed. Definitely more get up and go. The car is definitely an eye-catcher and I just love driving it. I put smaller concave mirrors on both side mirrors and that took care of blind spots. Like glass back window rather than plastic, it could be larger.
Awsome car
Happy!, 07/02/2009
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS 2dr Convertible (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for almost a year. Pure fun to drive. With two little kids with car seats in the back, I have not had any trouble. Its front wheel drive has come in very handy with the Denver Snow and even in the mountain. I have used it everywhere. The power for a 4 cyl. is great and gas economy is awesome. Sound, everything is great too. I will get another one again! Definitely get the Ipod/MP3 connectivity, it sounds great with the stereo. An Auxiliary jack would complete the story.