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Non-turbos are still nice
AnthrAxNSB, 05/13/2003
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a 1993 Mistubishi Eclipse GS with 138000 miles on it in September of 2000. Now at first, the mileage seemed high, but after doing some research i came to the conclusion that most of these cars had high miles because young, prolific drivers were owning them. In the three years i've owned the car, the only problems i've had (keep in mind this is an eleven year old car) were the slave cylinder of the clutch assembly began leaking, and the bearings in the auto tensioner pulley were bad. a grand total of $120 in mitsu parts over a three year period, on an eleven year old car. That's reliablility.
1 owner for Reason!
94' Mits Eclipse GS, 07/08/2010
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the car "brand new" with 6 miles. Unique color-Savannah green. I pampered the car and it took car of me. I kept car garaged and covered; thus no rust or body issues. Had to replace headliner due to drooping. Installed racing seats and indash DVD player with new speakers & sub. My mech put 2" headers, in case I need more power. Car looks and performs better than the newer Eclipses! Inside and Out! 1994 and older Eclipses' have the bigger body w/more room. If taken care of, these are excellent cars! If abused; then just like any other car, problem.
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Eclipse - Sexy & Sassy
YellowThang, 03/03/2004
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have had this a car since 1998 and it handles like a dream. If I had known that time belts needed to be changed every 60,000 miles, I would not have had any issues with my car. She runs wonderfully and has never let me down. I can dress up or casual and still look great in the sleek design. I love this style the best of all the models since this one.
Fantastic Car!
Hollywood, 05/16/2006
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 12 years and it's still going strong! It still looks sharp and still hums! It has given me no trouble whatsoever. I recommend purchasing a Mitsubishi. They are designed well and work perfectly! Give them a try!
Ah, DSM "power" and "reliability"
CaffeineTripp, 02/08/2007
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Well, the DSM has given me some problems, but then again, I did buy it with 134,000 miles on the engine and transmission. The previous owner babied the car, which was excellent! The exterior styling is very well done, especially for early nineties. Even today, the style stands out, there is no second guessing that this vehicle is an Eclipse. The power for the 1.8L is not peak for the DSM engines, however, there are some free modifications and "cheap" aftermarket parts that someone may be able to install creating more horsepower and torque. The reliability for the DSM 1.8L is much greater than it's brothers the 2.0L and 2.0L turbo, however, it is DSM built, be warned. The ride is excellent!
My trusty Eclipse GS
oldschool1983, 05/19/2012
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has been 19 years since I bought my bright white GS and it has been one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned. That is saying a lot. I am not overly hard on my cars, maintain them as needed. The build quality of this car was evident from the day I bought it. Very easy to drive and maintain. Cruises at 70mph just below 2000RPM all day. Even at 215,000 miles, it is a great car to drive everyday. All original engine and transmission components still working fine. Home run car.
10
rylie, 09/21/2002
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
this car is a good car, it has now 263,000 miles on it and i love it, it hasnt given me any problems.i love to get another mitsubishi car in the future i havent decided which model yet.maybe another eclipse GS.
A great sports car
Diogo, 06/10/2005
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got this car back in 2002 with 128,000 miles or so. When I got it the car had had so much abuse that I wondered if I had made a good choice. Nevertheless I had some work done on it (the timing belt at 140,000 miles was crucial as I was told it was never changed before) and the car is doing great. A few more things need some work (like the front axle needing replacement) but I still get 30 mpg on the highway and about 25 in town.
1993 Eclipse
Amanda Faylen, 11/07/2005
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I got my Eclipse as my first car, and it has never died on me. I had a lot of work done to it when I first got it, but now she runs, and accelerates when I need it to. It seems to be impervious to tickets.
Great car even after abuse.
angelsPrincess, 04/19/2004
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I bought my car (it's my baby now) it had been horribly abused to the tune of 2 engines & 3 transmissions. When we got it the engine & transmission were rebuilt. It needed a new water pump, all new motor mounts, new belts, & a front cv axle (I think that's what the axel was called). We got it all fixed & now my transmission (it's Automatic) is jumping from drive into neutral until it gets hot so you have to hold it for a bit. Once we fix that & get a paint job b/c mine is all powdery it will be good as new. It's been through a lot but with a little TLC this car way rocks!! ~Princess~
great car
edaw, 08/24/2004
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. I have one and my parents do too. If you are about to buy one make sure that the timing belt has been changed every 60,000 miles. If the belt breaks the engine dies. Another common problem is with the idle control on the AIS motor. Both my car and my parents have had this problem. Other than that, I haven't had any problems since I bought mine used in 1997. This vintage (92-94) is the best looking of the diamond star cars. I get 26 mpg. If you want a truly fast car go with a turbo but good luck finding a car this old that is a turbo that is in good shape. have fun
Turbo + AWD rules!
zerogsx, 06/25/2003
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've had my 93 GSX for over 4 years and I'm still in love with it. There is a huge aftermarket, and spending relatively little money in the right places can yield huge gains. On the street, nothing on four wheels, short of another AWD turbo car (or a musclecar on drag slicks) can hang with my GSX- especially from a stop. 93 and 94 are the best years of any DSM (ok, 93 was the last year of the DSM, but 90- 99 are generally considered DSMs). I've owned 8 V8 FBodies with plenty of mods each, this car is faster, and more practical (with AWD) than any of them.
Dependable and fun
Accountant, 04/25/2008
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car with 87k on it, now it has 187k. My only major repairs have been a new alternator and new brakes, as well as the normal timing belts etc. Showing its age now: incurable oil leak, A/C has leak, heater takes forever to pump out warmth, seats falling apart. Lots of fun to drive. I get around 35 mpg, mostly highway (where have car makers been the last 15 years if my ancient car gets better mileage than new ones?!). That said, I won't let my 20- year-old kid drive it: HORRIBLE blind spots, dim headlights and freezing in winter. Plus, at 6', he hardly fits in it. Also the engine is a little underpowered when the AC is on, especially on start-up on hills. The back seat is a joke.
Driving an Eclipse, Driving class
Maxio, 09/10/2002
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a Mitshubishi Eclpise 1993 in the year 2002, I could've gotten a Nissan 2002, but when my eyes set on the bright red paint of the eclipse I fell in love with it. Even though it has 9 Years on it and 120000 miles, it sounds and feels as if you were driving a 2002 aports car, it doesn't eat up alot of fuel, and you paolpe know it's the finest car out there. This eclipse is going to last me for a long time!
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse 1.8 liter
Owner, 09/26/2009
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my car with 253000 miles. I got it with the cv axle broken and had to replace it and the engine mounts. But when I got these small problems fixed it's kinda reliable. One of my problems has been with the mass air flow sensor. Overall it gets me the sixty miles a day I have to go. I'm happy with my purchase and I may buy another with a bigger engine because I love the look of this car.
Cheap, Reliable, Head turning ride
Empire233, 07/16/2002
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I used to have a 93 eclipse, 1.8 liter, 5 speed. I was in love with it, i LOVED driving it, it NEVER let me down. It just kept on going. The only reason i got rid of it, was to get a 2002 spyder eclipse!
What a blast!
dsmwhiplash, 01/12/2003
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second car and im 16. I bought the car to modify to take to the local dragstrip. T he first time I drove the car I fell in love with it.
Sexiest Car Around
amber, 07/27/2006
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My '93 Eclipse is the best car that I have ever had. There was just one thing that was wrong with it and that was the spare tire was too small. Other than that, the car is so cool. It's fast and I look good in it.
Great Car
Angus Law, 08/03/2004
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have been driven this car for about a year. And now it got 120500 miles on it. The 4G63 engine is strong. Since the car is 11 years old, its parts began to break down... like engine mounts and drive axles... Anyway, I still like this car.
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Blue From VB, 04/07/2005
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Don't get me wrong on this car, it is a sports car! However, this is one of the poorest made Japanese cars I have ever owned (it's a runner-up to it's bigger brother '93 3000GT which I also owned). When it ran, it ran fine then the bugs came out. The car had an usual oil leak that leaked into the engine (something to do with the seals) so no oil was present on the ground couldn't figure out what was going on with it. Idiot lights were continuously cutting on and it wasn't because of faulty fuses, there were many electrical and mechanical bugs in this car. It was asthetically pleasing to look at, but not just in the driveway. My '90 300ZX was far better than both the Eclipse and 3000GT.
Eclipse
jwmams02, 04/23/2003
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've got about 126,000 miles on my car and some how it hasn't broken down or left me stranded anywhere so I think I either got lucky or its just a decent car.
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Petey P. Faff, 06/24/2007
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The 1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse is an OK vehicle if you have at least a 2.0 liter engine. The 1.8 liter, which puts out a whopping 92 horsepower, doesn't have enough power to make it up a hill, if you have an automatic transmission. The cooling system is good. The interior plastic trim panels are very cheap and don't hold their designated spot for very long.
excellent
Ronin R., 05/26/2002
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I had this car for 2 yrs and it has been great. I push this car hard every day and still responds better than other new model cars. Performance is great especially against Hondas.:)
Solid Car-great value
Husker65, 02/26/2002
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very few problems & warranty fixed those. Maintenance costs are minimal. Best car we have bought!
Could there be a better car???
Ramon O, 12/03/2002
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drove this car off the lot in 1994 with only 10 miles on it. I still own it and it as good as the day I drove it off the lot, except it now has 193,000 miles on it. I just got the clutch changed (standard) and it the mechanic was so surprised that it took me this long to wear it out. Overall, this is an excellent vehicle, but the main this is that you TAKE CARE OF IT and get your oil changes on time!
3 Year Owner
Damian, 03/03/2002
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 94 Eclipse since 98 and it has been a great car to me. I typically get 400+ miles per tank which is 13 gallons. My gas mileage makes everyone cry when they hear I get 30 miles to the gallon. Reliability wise has been as good. Other than some blown tires and needing a new timing belt that is as exciting as the past few years have gotten. Would recommend this car.
Very pleased with this vehicle
Flucker, 02/23/2003
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have never had any major problems with this car. The only problem that has just come about is that the axle needs to be replaced, but that is normal wear for a car with this many miles. When I purchased the car it only had 59,000 miles.
good car
tammy2727, 08/18/2003
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I first saw it I fell in love. It's very sporty looking and fun to drive. In my opinion it corners like it's on rails. I bought it with 44,000 miles on it and didn't have to do a thing to it until 120,000 miles (not even brakes). But I've had many problems with it since then. I think some of it has to do with the idiot mechanics that have been working on it and everybody has a different opinion on what's wrong with it. Overall it's an excellent car for the money. I would highly recommend this car to anyone
Often Repaired
LaraCroft, 01/07/2005
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used and I think it may have been abused as a child. It has ALWAYS had alignment problems and a significant rear main seal leak. I haven't yet gone 6 months in a row without it being in the shop. Also, very little horsepower. Difficult when you live in a hilly area or have to drive through mountains regularly. Interior fell apart after 100K.
A VERY RELIABLE CAR
artbides, 11/26/2003
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 10 years ago and the only problems is the timing belt broke at 120,000 and normal wear. Very reliable. It is now at 200,000 and running strong. My last car never made it past 120,000.
Worst car I've ever owned
Nick F, 02/20/2003
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been nothing but a problem since the day I made the mistake to purchase. Exhaust has been over-hauled twice in just over one year. I'm lucky to get 15-20 mpg. Plus a host of other issues that I don't even have enough space to get into. Since the purchase I've paid out more than the sale price ($2500) in repair costs!
Mr. Reliability
robfosse, 05/31/2002
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Growing up I remember all the parts that wore out on my parents' cars. The only parts that wore out on my Eclipse have been front brakes and the battery. My parents replaced shocks, mufflers, thermostats, radiator hoses and belts, distributers, fuses, bulbs, brakes, etc., etc. The Eclipse has started everytime. My parents cars would often be difficult to start. We had a Ford wagon that was difficult to stop the motor. American car companies showed a lack of respect, even disdain, for the customer when they were making so much money and so many lemons at the same time. Japanese show respect by building solid vehicles from econo cars up.
Engine - strong; everything else - weak
Movin' On, 11/01/2002
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car is nearly 10 years old (87,000 miles). The engine is very strong and reliable. The electronics are an abomination. I've gone thru 4 computers - 2 in the last year! Shorts everywhere. The dash molding was falling apart after 1 year. The paint job is horrendous. It is now more like powder. I've never seen this on another Eclipse, but can't explain my situation. Car was garage-kept for the first 6 years, and waxed at least once per year (usually 2-3) and hand washed.
Mitsubishi In Kansas
AshleyHarrel, 10/02/2002
1993 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Very Fun to drive. Is a manual and goes very fast. The car is very compact and I'm a high school girl, so great for highschoolers. Can't fit a lot of people in the car. Great Handling.
Awesome
Kman, 02/24/2004
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car was built like a rock. Have had very few problems. 130,000 and still going strong!
My new car
tcgirl333, 04/04/2004
1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I just purchased my eclipse this february. So far, it has given me no problems (knock on wood). I was lucky to find this car with only 63000 miles! That is not very common for this car. Most have well over 100,000; which, gives me faith that my car will last a long time. I am small, so i fit in it very comfortably. This car is also very fun to drive. I recommend this car to anyone!