Used 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Fun Long Lasting Durable Vehicle
Juan St Charles, 10/20/2007
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
My Eclipse is an RS with the 2 liter 420A engine, 5 speed, A/C, manual windows, and rear defroster. The 420A (2.0) non-turbo engine sounds good, performs excellent, and gets good mileage. Vehicle is cool looking and fun to drive. Make sure maintainence was performed every 30K mi including the timing belt at every 60K mi. Mine has been very reliable with minimal cost to operate.
My 96 Eclipse
96eclipse, 02/02/2013
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I got my car just over 2 years ago,it had just over 113,000 miles on it.I now have 129,800 on it and it runs perfectly.I don't know why people say the millage is ok,I think its wonderful I'm getting 28 in town and 36 on the Highway.I also realized by adding a bit of methanol to the fuel I get another 5 miles to the gallon. My 96 is as economic as any of these newer cars,and bigger too.And only has a 2.0 liter motor.The key to millage is a good cold air intake!Also a good Cat back exhaust system.
Nice sports/economy car
Lou, 03/12/2005
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The Eclipse RS has an I4 engine with a 5 speed transmittion. It certainly can get out of its way but it also has a sporty design which econ boxes can't match. I like the basic design with roll up window. My model has the optional 17" wheels which improve handling and look great. The car had an head gasket problem but the dealership replaced the head gasket and the timing belt and water pump. So beware of head gaskets issue before your purchase.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Doesn't Suck
Misfit, 02/28/2002
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Overall this car is great some mechanical things do need to be repaired.
Beware the Eclipse
thabeazer, 10/30/2005
1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse as an upgrade to a 1990 Toyota Tercel. It seemed like a good idea at the time, but was a huge mistake. First the alternator went; then when dealership replaced alternator, they left serpentine pulleys 1/4" off mark. Belts would then pop off and shred every 3 months for over 2 years (my personal mechanic finally fixed the issue). The casing for the exterior mirror adjusters broke next. Then, one month ago, the exterior driver's door handle broke. A month after that, the same thing happened on the passenger side. All along, I've had had an issue with the idle dropping out and the car stalling when the brakes were used during damp or wet weather. Car should have been fun to drive, but was a piece of junk!
