1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Consumer Reviews

Vehicle

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

Review

This the worst car I ever owned! It was fun to drive but every month it had one check engine light after another. Within 3 moths after buying the car I had to put 3 alternator belts,starter & an alternator in it! The rear defrosters stopped working & I had to shake the radio to start it. Then the windows stopped working.
My dad bought one & the radiator was leaking water & over heated as soon as we left the dealership!

Vehicle

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

Review

I bought this car yesterday, and on the way home the clutch decided to lock up and so i could not get it home. Had to tow it. Then when accelerating on to the freeway, when ever the turbo gauge would go to the top it was exactly like the car had a rev limiter, it would continue at the same speed but, would not go any faster. Turbo didn't "whine" like it is supposed to. I don't know what happened with this car but I'm disappointed with the car in general. Going to look at the next model eclipses.

Vehicle

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

Review

I purchased this car at 117,000. In just over a year and a half it's at 142,000. At 142,000, the factory turbo is still working just fine. Just make sure you don't miss the regular oil changes and keep up with your maintenance and the car will continue to work well for you. At 10 years old, there is no rust and everything works. Overall a great car, though keep in mind that with a turbo your maintenance is higher because so much of the engine bay is used up making it harder to remove and get to necessary parts.

Best Features

Turbo of course, low profile, color (red), spoiler, fascia, 46g3 engine.

Worst Features

AWD should have been standard on this car considering the turbo. Too much horsepower for a 2WD, not that I'm complaining (oversteer is too much at times), not great in rain or snow, however keeping it in 1st or 2nd keeps it under control. Stronger headlights, stiffer suspension.

Vehicle

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

Review

This is the best car that I have ever had in my 37 years. It's fast, comfortable, and gets pretty good gas mileage. The price is also great.

Best Features

The 2.0 DHOC turbo engine.

Worst Features

I like the way it is and would not change a thing!

Vehicle

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback

Review

Great gas mileage, very reliable, fun
to drive. The clutch had to be
replaced, but that was after about 5
years.

Best Features

Turbo. I would not drive a non-turbo model. I also enjoy the larger spoiler. The sunroof, alloy wheels, and mpg's alone were worth the extra cash for the turbo model.