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Used 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback Consumer Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
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4.38 out of 5 stars

So far so good!

LOKI, 05/01/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
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I bought my 98 eclipse GS 5 months ago w/32k on it and I am very happy with it. I have the full package w/ the auto tran and haven't had any problems with it. If you are considering one of these I would highly recomend it! However, some words of warning. First, the front end of this car is so low you may scrap it up on parking blocks,driveway etc. Second, if you want a manual be aware, some of these engines have whats called a walking crank. Its mostly in sticks w/the turbo but, this flaw can lead to a trashed engine (thats why mines has an auto tran) , be prepare to get it fixed. The g2 95-99 eclipse is relible and an excellent buy! they turn heads and are extremly fun!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

EclipseRacer, 11/01/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
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Got this Eclipse for 16th birthday...was look in at Integra but this car gets way more looks...this car is also more fun to drive handles well..for a heavy car...could use more acceleration power..so ive added a catback exhaust, and Aem cold air intake...and the Infinity System kicks

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2nd Eclipse

chuppy, 05/01/2005
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
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This is my second Eclipse and I couldn't be happier. I drove an SUV in between the two, and I loved that car, but you can't beat the gas mileage of a 5 speed eclipse! I can't wait until the new ones come out this summer...

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1.13 out of 5 stars

Unreliable

Jenny, 01/07/2005
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
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This car has been the biggest waste of money ever! I haven't even had it for 2 years and have spent $4000 on repairs for it! I swear I have to take it in to the shop once a month because something is shuddering or making a funny noise. It's ridiculous. I will never own another Mitsubishi ever.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great car for teens

Allison m., 06/26/2002
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
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This was the car I was given on my 16th birthday, and I had only been driving three and a half months, when one day while driving home I stopped for a yellow light and thought the semi-truck behind me had enough room, it didn't I was rear-ended while the truck was going about 45 mph. Both my sister and I were fine with only minor aches and pains and if someone had been in the back seat of my car they would have been doing better. I would completely buy this car again.

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