Used 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse Consumer Reviews
good in winter
I didn't set out to buy this car, was sort of conned into it by a boyfriend, then stuck with it when he didn't buy it off of me like he said he would. When I moved to Vermont I thought no way this car would last one winter. Now I'm on my third winter. I put on studded snow tires and this car handles better than a 4x4. People are surprised when I tell them. Sure it still can't handle deep snow, but roads are usually plowed, so it's not a problem. It's amazing how much you can fit in the hatch.
Always trust Mitsu.
Very skeptical when I purchased. Nice handling though, very smooth, not much power though. RS couldn't get up hill past 30 mph. Overall I'm pleased. I was already not expecting much, but it's more trustworthy then I thought it would be. Just make sure you do your homework.
- GS 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $7,890936 mi away
- GT 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $2,9501,122 mi away
- GS 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $7,6501,631 mi away
not quite as good as the 1995-1999 turbo
The first thing Mitsubishi needs to do is rethink the quality of materials in the interior. The leather feels cheap, i lotion it at least once a month and the passenger seat is drying and cracking already.The interior design however is a big step up from the 2nd generation. The black paint sucks! It looks like crap already, despite getting waxed once a month.The sunroof motor won't open and close the sunroof all the way sometimes. The glove box door pops open when the car is jolted.
107,000 miles and it's a beast!
The eclipse is my favorite car. At first I wanted the gts but since it was a 6 cyl I held off but I tuned this baby up I got a full cat back exhaust and cold air intake on it which makes it fly like the wind. The car is really fun to drive and handles great. My only problem was that I had to replace the slave cylinder maybe the guy who had it before me did not know how to drive but I had it for almost 2 years and I love it.
Mitsu Eclipse GT 2000
Needs oil change at proper interval. The Sun-Roof gets bad in Rainy cities. Worst Resale Value.