Used 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Consumer Reviews
Used Eclipse for sale
See Edmunds pricing data
Has Your Car's Value Changed?
Used car values are constantly changing. Edmunds lets you track your vehicle's value over time so you can decide when to sell or trade in.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1996 Eclipse, so we've included reviews for other years of the Eclipse since its last redesign.
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T
japanesewerkz, 09/06/2011
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This model is most wanted model, but the engine, tranny, and car in general were just the worst. At first this car ran great, got decent fuel economy, good shifts, and a beautiful BOV sound from the turbo. Then came an easy winter and this car fell apart on me. :( I took very good care of it. Religious oil changes, new coolant, tranny fluid, filters the regular stuff. I even bought an Apexi N1 exhaust for this car. Made it sound so sweet. The car went through highways mostly and one day the check engine light appeared. Oxygen sensor was my thinking ona 125k car. Changed them and it went away. Day later the alternator and suspension itself broke. Not even TLC will keep this car alive.
Great Car with Potential
Gino, 08/22/2006
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Everybody hears about the reputation these cars have, but people who have experience will tell you different. If the car is taken care of, this car is awesome. It has the tried and true 4G63 which can be made powerful with ease. The '95 model has an EEPROM ECU and no CAS so it will be a positive for modders. Also, since its a '95 and AWD you are exempt from OBDII test and dyno test. This is the best year, just do the conversion and you are set.
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse for sale near you
Showing 1 of 1 listings
- RS 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $3,999831 mi away
Would buy another - if I could find one!
Kat, 02/07/2010
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this Eclipse a little over a year ago and loved it to death. It had 115K on it with 14K on a rebuilt engine and I did not have any problems with it whatsoever. I brought the miles up to 128k and could tell this car had a LOT of life left in it if it wasn't for a truck plowing into it and totaling it! The seats were very comfortable (back seat space is limited, but the seats are so cushy!), very large trunk, sporty but cute exterior design, and good gas mileage (close to 400/tank with mostly highway miles). Only downsides were that U-turns were a little difficult, a somewhat large blind spot on the side, and the shift knob came very close to the CD deck which was annoying.
great car/fun to drive
boostedeclipse, 07/01/2002
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my GST new in 95, have accumulated 124,000 miles on the odometer, with very few problems. I have modified alot under the hood and undercarrage, and still, no real problems to mention. The only major problems I've had, were the driver's side door handle breaking, and, now, the driver's side auto-door lock malfunctioning. I've got to say, it's one heck of a car, especially for the money. It'll take Mustangs and Camaros no problem, and handles like a dream.
great affordable car
vpage12002, 07/21/2004
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this in 1998 and definitely got my moneys worth! It was a base model, but had a spoiler and sunroof and I added a nicer cd system. The car was very reliable for me driving back and forth to school/work and home. I loved the dark green and how it can fit in just about any parking spot! Also got great gas mileage! While trying to avoid an accident my car ended up over an embankment and hit 8 trees- the car was a mess, but completely took the impact. I broke the front and rear axles, both bumbers were gone and every body panel dented and I...bruised my index finger! GREAT crumple zones! I'm buying a '98 eclipse tomorrow!