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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.
Eh..
ryanr, 05/07/2009
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this 3 years ago, after a nice woman wrecked my last car for me by driving into the front of me. Yes, it looks amazing, the design is sleek and smooth and definitely the best year for the Eclipse. 5 Speed non-turbo 2.0L DOHC is okay. 140hp FWD.. as mentioned in plenty of reviews, the rotors are horrendous. I have so much shaking I cannot stand it right now. I must have bought this at a horrible time in the life of the car (about 89,000 miles) as CV axles, lower control arms (as well as the tires the axles and arms ate through) ate me alive at about 100,000. It can get out of its own way, but not really anyone else's. Gas mileage is only okay for I-4. A good get-to-work or schooler.
luv2drive
beedee, 08/25/2003
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great driving car. not easy to get in/get out, not the best in fit/finish but outstanding value. truly a "poor man's porsche"
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Love It!!!
ProFem13, 09/03/2002
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car when it was 2 yrs. old and had 25K miles. At the time of purchase, I also included the extended maintenance plan, which I highly recommend and which more than paid for itself over the years. My car is a copper color, which is very unusual and definitely gets attention. I had cruise control & power sun roof installed and have loved driving this car ever since. I have had many people tell me that they like this body style much better than the newer one (and I agree). Since the car now had 70K miles, and is paid for, I hope she (yes, she!) will continue to carry me for a few more years.
not reliable, but fun
jdmeclipse, 01/04/2004
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is definitely fun to drive at first, but not to long after i bought it, things started going wrong. i don't know how many miles are on it, as the odometer rolls over 1.4 miles for every mile it goes, but i have had to replace the computer, the shocks have gone to crap, and many things on the interior have fallen apart. I also have a highly modified 96 eclipse RS (i did a japanese jdm 4g63t engine swap with many upgraded options including bigger turbo) and it is extremely fast (i have beaten trans ams, lost to z06 vettes) for a 4-cylinder and handles well, but even the japanese engine isn't very reliable.
A Very Reliable Girl
Deb, 12/30/2009
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I absolutely LOVE this car! I bought this car in 1997 when it had 36,000 miles on it. It now has 192,000 and still starts right up even on the coldest of days. Besides routine maintenance, I have never had to dump any money into this girl. Unfortunately, the Northeastern winters have taken their toll on the body, as it now has extensive rust damage on the undercarriage, including a significant hole in the exhaust...but she is STILL going! As I face the inevitable and begin shopping for a newer car, I will grieve the loss of this old friend.