Used 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Consumer Reviews
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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.
not reliable, but fun
jdmeclipse, 01/04/2004
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
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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.
Nothing but headaches!
Totaleclipse95, 03/08/2002
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
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This has been the worst car I have bought to date. The engine lacks the power (I own a Non-turbo GS with an automatic :( ). In the last three years I have replaced the following: alternator starter main computer ball joints (uppers) tie rod ends struts (front) crankshaft pulley head gasket main and rod bearings Total money spent on these repairs:$3600 Currently the car has 79,000 miles on it, and hope to sell it by the time it hits 80,000!
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A Very Reliable Girl
Deb, 12/30/2009
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
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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.
over 65000
Thai, 10/09/2002
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is the worst car I ever had. When I purchased it, the car was perfect and when a few month came by my sunroof wouldn't work anymore. Now my car is in the shop til this day. I've had my clutch fixed 3 times in 3 years, my alternator, my a/c is out which will cost me another thousand to get it fixed, and much more. This car has cost me over 5500 (in 3 yrs).
Big attention getter...
Eliver, 03/16/2004
1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
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I have had the car for a week and i get nothing but positive responses from people on the street because the car is mildly souped up in/out, specially when people hear the turbo's blow off valve go off(aftermarket). Im 6' 2 & its a lil hassle to get in but once im in i have plenty of leg room. I have pics, just email me at Cristorey34 at hotmail