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Fun, affordable, and good looking
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.
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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.
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Jiggy Jeff, 10/17/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I have owned my 2001 GT Eclipse for nearly two years now. I love driving this car. The 5-speed transmission is very smooth and easy to shift on the fly. The throaty V6 exhaust sounds spectacular-people can hear you from a mile away). The headlights look nice, but the outer coverings are some type of hard plastic and scratch up easily. The bad things about this car are the brakes squeal at low speeds (since day 1),the sunroof jitters when going back (I've taken it to the dealer twice & it still happens). The rear hatchback doesn't really rise on it's own. You have to literally PULL it up (the gas struts aren't strong enough)
2001 Eclipse GT
mariom, 04/19/2002
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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The Eclipse GT is a solid "fun-ride". It looks great inside and out. The fuel economy is good. I have had no problems with mine except the drivers window sticking a little in cold weather.