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Fun, But Needs A Little More
Cat, 08/11/2008
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I love my girl, but she just doesn't have as much "Giddy-Up And GO" (until about 45 mph)as I would prefer. I read some other reviews that said the rear spoiler and small back window make it impossible to back up. WRONG! The window is HUGE, and I've never had a problem backing out in almost 2 years. She HUGS curves, and it's easy to make the tires squeal if you pull the wheel a little to one way (XD), even in the automatic. Sportronic is a MUST! SO FUN! Gas mileage is decent. The car just like great stock, and really shines with a few simple tweaks (darker tinting makes a bigger difference than you think!!!)
Best car in the world... on a dry road
thehouseattheend, 01/21/2009
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I absolutely loved my eclipse. I bought it brand new in June 2001. I have over 217,000 miles on it. Last summer I had to replace half an axle. The radio stopped coming in and the a/c stopped working at about 90,000. But nothing else major and I am rough on my vehicles. I hear if you put weight in the back it handles better in the snow. I recently crashed it. I am having a hard time finding another vehicle. I might just buy another eclipse. It is very comfortable to drive. I am 5'11" and not a stick girl either. Be careful with the black paint. It discolors and peels off and the dealers won't deal with it.
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bradk, 10/20/2009
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I bought my Eclipse (2001 Black GT) about a year and a half ago. I try to keep it out of the sun, however the roof is still beginning to fade and crack a little bit. Great fun to drive, could use a little more power but that would sacrifice the decent MPG. Easy to drive. Rear spoiler in the way occasionally, but not too bad. Corner support beam could be a little smaller for better visibility, Great look, great sound. Performance alright for the price range, I would call it a very sporty car, not a sports car. Never had any major mechanical issues, it used idle a little quick but just a minor adjustment. My trunk 'lid' (part separating trunk from cabin) broke, no big deal. Not a bad buy.
Great Car
Krondor, 09/08/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This is an awsome car. There is very little more you could want, except maybe the AWD and Turbo offered in years past.
Looks aren't everything
Ryalage, 10/02/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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For looks, I love this car. Its one of those cars that I have to turn around a look at whenever I walk away from it. The interior isn't perfect, but close. It falls short with the steering wheel placement. The gauges are covered by the top of the wheel when the tilt is set for best comfort. And this car is a blast to drive. There's just enough power, but the handling could be better. Then the problems start. The clutch rattles, the sunroof jitters when opening, the rotors warp VERY easily, the interior (dash, consoles) shakes and I've had the bearings replaced. These are all common problems with the 3rd generation Eclipse.