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4.88 out of 5 stars

Don't hesitate on this one....

NoMore Fords, 09/06/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I traded my POS 01 Mustang GT in for this car after Ford refused to fix my transmission with 6800 mi. This car is great. Refined, elegant, and sporty. The GTS's variable induction V6 is strong and with the tranny in sport mode the acceleration is felt. The car feels slow sometimes because the engine is so smooth and quiet but then you realize you are doing 85 or 90mph. Noticed some vibration at the steering wheel when at speed, some torque steer, a rattle on the passenger side and the passenger seat shakes some. I will have the dealership look into these. Other than that great car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great car

mgouldsr, 05/31/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Runs great, build quality is excellent.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Won Me Over

Rick3, 10/28/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I really did like the Eclipse because of the lack of power compared to others in it's class. The new GTS changed my perception. The extra 10 horses makes all the difference in the world. The car is fun to drive and the leather interior is much improved over other models. It's very quick off the line and has solid handeling.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Exceptional value for the money. Awesome

wingedliberty, 10/25/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I love this car. I am somewhat biased, since this is my fourth Mitsubishi and I am very brand loyal, and this is for a reason, since these are great cars for the money in styling, performance,and reliability. I like to stick with a good thing, and this is a great car.

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5 out of 5 stars

EXCELLENT sport coupe

eclipseGTS, 11/10/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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love the power of this car as well as the low end torque

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4.88 out of 5 stars

not a porsche but close enough

dadive, 10/11/2002
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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It gets up at any speed. I dhave no clue about the rear passengers, but the front is very comfortable and the shifting is very easy and the clutch is fast in response which makes it easy to shift fast. The sound system is good. Handling is ok but the suspension is not that great, but almost all sports cars are like that.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Satisfied Eclipse GT owner

mcj eclipse driver, 11/19/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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First time buyer and owner of an Eclipse. It fits my lifestyle. I wanted a sporty-look and the interior space available for 3 passengers as I do have a family.

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5 out of 5 stars

Road Hunter...

Mike Z. Marco, 10/24/2015
updated 04/26/2017
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Had a 2003 GT...manual......leather...hunted some bad ass cars on the road with my Mitsubishi 2003...If Mitsubishi makes the exact same car, I would buy it always...

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4 out of 5 stars

Impressive, but not a fan at 1st

Fraws, 03/23/2008
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I never cared for this body style at 1st, but since I had credit problems in the past I wasn't able to get into a newer Eclipse. I have owned this car since Feb 29th 2008 and let it be known that this car is pretty sweet. The drive is nice, power for a 4 cylinder is tight. It's no 6, but gas prices these days makes this a more a advantage. I love to mod cars and the aftermarket has plenty to go with this car. Eat your heart out boy and girls this car is for REAL.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Fast and Furious!

Mr. Nguyen, 06/09/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Powerful 210 hp engine. Great Infinity Sound system. Comfortable front seats for driver and passenger. Nice 17" alloy wheels.

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