Used 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Used Eclipse for sale
Great driver, fun and decent on gas
MarkBaker, Oreland, PA, 01/22/2019
updated 09/25/2020
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Mine is a stick shift, V6, red with black leather interior. It has 145,000 miles and runs great, shifts smoothly and handles great too. I love driving this car, it has a nice sound system with a 4 disk cd changer. It will pull decently in higher gears and you can generally drive it around in stop and go traffic in 3rd or 4th without lugging the engine, and it pulls very hard in lower gears, so much so that I'm going to pay attention since it is pretty easy to drive fast in this car. The heater leaves a lot to be desired, research shows it has a 170 degree thermostat (that's so 60's, STOCK 170 degree thermostat), so on freezing cold days heat is barely sufficient (it's between 0 and 15 degrees today, so I thought I'd mention it). Other than that, I got it at a great price, and it has become a favorite driver of mine. It has SIDE airbags, rare for a 2000. The 3.0 SOHC 24 valve is a beast, and this car is light enough that it will run with most vehicles on the road. The trans is quiet and shifter is nice with smooth, accurate short-throws. Back seat is actually a decent size for a normal sized person, unlike many other small two door hatchbacks. It IS an interference engine, so the timing belt needs to be addressed since if it breaks while the engine is running it will probably lunch a few valves, at the very least-it could seriously damage the engine to the point it would have to be replaced if it damages pistons or cylinders. The good thing is these engines are everywhere and are not too bad to install, but I will do the belt every 60-70 miles, it is not too bad a job. Never had any issues with electrical system, suspension or controls for the seats, windows, locks, remotes, etc. Very sturdy and easy to drive for a stick (I have 4 other cars with manual trans) and this is the easiest to drive. Not perfect, but it is a runner,does not use oil, leak, or smoke.
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Eclipse GT 90K Still Prefect
John D. Min, 05/28/2003
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the V6 GT loaded! I know I might be the exception, but the car has been awesome and free of problems. The new styling is beautiful and the car (manual) is fun to drive. I owned a BMW 325i, but I enjoy this car more, the fit and finish is better and though the balance and control on the Bimmer was tighter, I paid thousands less. Now I have over 90,000 miles, I have had no mechanical problems. I still have the original brake pads, timing belts, spark plugs, everything. The only thing the car goes through is tire wear (17" V), I am on my third set. Hopefully I won't jinx myself, but I love this car.
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My Precious
Ben, 06/17/2005
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the first car I have ever loved to drive. The performance on this car is outstanding, and the gas mileage is great out on the highway. It is heavier than my friends RSX Type S, so it doesn't have the get up and go, but has smooth torque curve from the start. The shifter is placed perfectly, and the engine revs easily. Some design cues are hot, but the ugly plastic gas cover is horrible.
Very nice design and very low quality.
deadeclipse.com, 11/23/2002
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new and since the day one it had major clutch - transmission related issues. Brakes went out 2 times, gearbox rebuilt and still shifts very hard. Dealer service never finds any problems. $2K in rust repair after being less than 2 years old and the list goes on.... www.deadeclipse.com pretty much sums it up. It is true shame, because this car could be so much fun and I do like the design of it a lot.
Not As Fun As It Looks
chacha, 08/07/2003
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Bought new from dealer. Besides all 4 tires blowing out, no major problems until now. Things in/on dash are starting to wiggle & jiggle, and a $1000.00 clutch problem has developed at 50,000 mi. Is this the beginning of the end? Fun to drive & turns heads, but has also been the target of 2 acts of vandalism and hit & runs. Awful commuting car, guzzles gas, carries high insurance, and has no resale value. Sportronic tranny is boring & annoying to use(downshifts automatically).Don’t open hatchback after rain, H2O drains directly into trunk (mold). I’m getting rid of mine before it falls to pieces. It’s not as fun as it looks.