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Used 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2001 5-spd GT....gotta love it!!!

Pamela63, 07/03/2003
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I've had my Eclipse for just over two years now and wouldn't trade it for anything. It is sporty , dependable AND fun. No problems whatsoever with this car. Test drove about every other sportscar in its comparable price range before deciding on the Eclipse. Nothing else came close. Smooth handling/ride, no shimmy, no shakes.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car, but do your homework.

Slowrider, 08/04/2007
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

This is not a car for beginners and shorter folks. The gas mileage is decent usually 20-25 mpg, if you want v6 power you get v6 mileage. Make sure you understand repair cost if you decide to purchase this car for the long run. For instance timing belt is usually $300-500 depending on where you get it done and the MAF sensor is between $110-625 depending on where you go. It does take time to get used to seeing properly. If you are a good driver it'll take about a week. The car does understeer and takes some time to get use to but it can take bumps and bad roads fairly well.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great

michaelpaeltz07, 01/08/2008
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Great car, amazing. This car is a sure fit for anyone. The car is nice, but not that spacious. But it makes up for it in performance.

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4 out of 5 stars

My lil blue eclipse

Babygirl3482, 09/04/2003
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I definately like this car but when I first got it, it had alot of problems such as my spark plugs going every week and needing to get them replaced, the battery went after 18 months along with the brakes and my two front tires. Besides that its pretty reliable, it hasn't broken down on me yet...

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4.63 out of 5 stars

My GS

SBH, 06/12/2003
2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

The sticker said 22/30 MPG. I get 29 around town and around 35 MPG on long trips. That combined with a 16 gallon tank makes for long legs. This car has a great ride on long trips. Very smooth. You have to gas it a little more from the stoplight when the AC is running but that is to be expected with a 2.4L. However, the power band is rather surprising in 2nd and 3rd in between 2,000 and 3,000 RPM.

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