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Almost perfect
cmartino, 02/27/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I have had this car approx. 18 months and it has been a great car. The V6 engine has an incredible power band. No 4 cylinder out there (Honda, Toyota, Nissan) no matter what type of valve tricks they do, can compare to the smooth power delivery of this engine. The only area that the Eclipse could be improved is handling. It handles well, and is tuned to satisfy most, but I would prefer a little more aggressive suspension.
Good Car but way overpriced new.
Intellifox, 04/23/2003
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I cannot complain about performance the car gets me to where I am going has a great sound system and is definitely fun to drive. The original sticker price was about 26,000 dollars which is way out of the market for what it is worth. If you can get it for around 12,000 dollars your getting a good deal. My particular car was built at the Bloomington Illinois facility. I have learned a hard lesson on this car and about purchasing things overpriced. As far as the car itself goes it is reasonable in costs to repair needs little maintenance and is great to drive on the open road.
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Bradleyc, 03/15/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This is an all around fun GT car. No, it's not a "sports car" like a Porsche, it's a GT car like a Lancia or Alpha Romeo. The car has excellent pick up and good cornering. The car can be pushed much harder than most drivers realize. As such, early body roll halts at .7 G's and then you can really feel the car dig in. The torque band is very broad, but if you push the rev's a little bit (4200 RPM's) the car definitely takes off.
Nice Car
Mitsuguy, 11/29/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I own a 2001 GT with a 5 speed. I have had no problems with the car other than the sunroof shaking when it opens. This is a common problem that I will get taken care of. The engine is the car's best feature; silky smooth with respectable torque. Build quality is decent and have not had any problems with the paint so far. The back seats are extremely cramped, really only suited for small kids. Good value for the money but can be pricey if you get all the options. Gas mileage averages 26 mpg with a high of 30 mpg on trips driving the speed limit.
Fun Car
Gerardo Ceballos, 08/23/2007
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Great car in my opinion, very fun to drive, mine is manual and the gears and the shifts are very sporty, the clutch is soft. It has a quick response when you switch to a lower gear, it has reasonably good acceleration for a 4 cylinder. I have had no trouble with the engine nor transmission. The interior is comfortable for the driver and one passenger if you are not big or tall. No room for the back seats, maybe for a child. The ride is very comfortable, the suspension is not that hard. It has good grip around corners. It is a bit noisy on the highway. In general a great car, I would buy again.