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Lord of Lemons
bryan43, 08/19/2012
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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.
One check engine light after another!
purplewolf617, 06/01/2013
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
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!
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power station, 05/21/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I like this car (Mit. GST)because : 1)it is a fun car to drive. 2)it looks really sexy and sporty. 3)it is very powerful and has GOOD HANDLING. It does drive like a sport car 4)Reliability is above average
Fly GS-T
vitesse, 06/04/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One of the best, if not the best, cars in its class. Fun, style and fast.
1997 eclipse turbo is a great machine
Bertimus, 10/23/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my turbo eclipse with 15K miles and now it has 109K and I've had no problems other than a bad thermostat. Great look, very good power (210HP) and surprisingly reliable and with 29MPG. Interior would be very uncomfortable for tall person. Keep stiff walled tires on it!!!
A Great 'Fun Car'
NTense, 01/04/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new, and must say of the 4 cars I've owned, this has been my favorite! It's cockpit like driver's seat makes you feel like you're ready to fly. The turbo is responsive, and supplies ample power to this car. Rear seats are small(as with most sport coupes), and shouldn't be considered for more than children or extra luggage. The car handles great, and was comfortable enough for me to make many cross country trips in. The stereo system absolutely rocked (as much as one can ask for from a factory system). If you're considering a sports coupe in this price range, take a hard look at the GS-T or GS-X.
The Fast and the Furious
Murph's GS-T, 01/15/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall, the Eclipse GS-T has been a wonderful vehicle. Minor problems here and there. Getting close to 30 now, and looking for a bit more "mature" vehicle, but the car has been great. The 17-24 year old that buys mine will love it!
Great Car
REX, 06/10/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
These are great cars for the enthusiasts out there. They're not the BEST handling sports cars around (they're a little heavy) but they provide great acceleration in turbo form. The clutch feels great and the shifter is smooth and strong, but they tend to have a slight difficulty getting into third gear. This particular body stlye is timeless, a real work of art. Mine has 110,000 miles and no problems at all. Mitsubishi makes a great car. Overall a very fun and reliable car.
The best import
Peterr, 11/07/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fastest car i have ever driven, turbo goes at about 60 thousand miles and timing belt too, needs to be changed after that the car will perform almost new and stays or beats almost any new cars out there.
great car
blue rh, 11/09/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the car is fast fun and reliable. the only thing that is poor is the blind spots in the car. lots of torque steer but thats ok
fun fast car
mraley31, 02/10/2004
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is a great car! I bought it used and it is still running great with over 100k. there is not much room inside for passangers so if you want a car your friends wont beg you to drive this is great. the only thing i dont like is that there is no traction in first gear. other than that great fun fast car.
Rock-solid turbo engine with beauty
dan chi, 02/27/2004
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
1. Rock solid turbocharged engine makes for a happy drive every day. Stuck behind a slow truck going 20mph when traffic is zipping by at 45mph? No problem, punch it in first gear and slam it into second and you'll start passing those cars going 45 in just a couple of seconds. :-) Big smile. 2. This car is so reliable it's amazing. I was always under the impression that these cars were not that reliable before I got one. Now I think differently. Much love to this engine designed by mitusibishi. 4. Go get one. Just make sure it's been treated properly and the timing belt has been changed or else suffer expensive repairs.
Mutsubishi Eclipse - Best Car
Bernier65, 05/09/2006
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Fun, fast, and reliable.
Danielle GS-T, 07/18/2004
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great gas mileage, very reliable, fun to drive. The clutch had to be replaced, but that was after about 5 years.
My 1997 GS-T
dan, 06/27/2007
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
awsome
Billy White, 01/15/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
quick, 0-60 in 6.5 seconds, Quarter mile in 15.1. Top end, I have not got there but I have went 140 easy.
Great bang for the buck
Nick GS-T, 04/02/2002
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The car is very fun to drive, the turbo is great for mid range power in any gear. Exterior is agressive, the best looking vehicle under $40,000 in my opinion. Interior design is driver oriented,easy to use HVAC, my only complaint would be that a leather wrapped steering wheel is an option instead of standard. Car has been very reliable, no major problems. Just keep performing preventive maintenance and change the oil every 3k miles and it will give no problems. Excellent car!.
a poorly designed car
waldheim, 01/28/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is one of the worst cars I have ever owned. The seats are uncomfortable, no lumbar support,no support under your legs, no knee room under the steering wheel. It rides rough, which should not be confused with a stiff sport suspension, which this car does NOT have. It handles miserably, all the turbo power goes to the left front wheel, pulling the car all over the road when the driver accelerates, especially on uneven pavment. On corners the car behaves unpredictably. In short, it is not a sports car. It is a dressed up econo car.
Great Car
Lior, 07/29/2003
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun To Drive Handles great.. awesome speend you will smoke most cars on the street with this car