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Reliable and Fun to Drive
Chris, 12/30/2017
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in 2003 and as a first time buyer I didn't do my homework before hand. This car might look fast but the acceleration is slow it did a little better when in sportronic shift mode. The interior was small especially the backseat and the materials didn't look quality made. I did like the exterior look of the car and I got quite a few compliments on it. I have to admit I had fun driving it and did a lot of road trips. It's also very reliable for the 8 years that I owned this car I put over 150K miles with no issues. Would I ever buy an eclipse again probably not and I can see why Mitsubishi no longer makes them.
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Beneathe the Silver Lining
NJJ, 10/01/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The new eclipse is a cloud of deceit without the silver lining. Coolant system with poor circulation, and very poor quality engine components. Wait until you go through a winter with snowy, salty roads and watch your engine compartment rust out. If you make it to 36,000 miles your transmission is likely to start giving coast down clunks and clicking noises. Poor quality rims dent easily on 2002 models. Intake and exhaust systems are inefficiently designed, negatively effecting performance. Beautiful car from the exterior, after a year looks like a rusty '78 Dodge Dart. Dealerships talk their way around fixing problems and the car still sells.
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse for sale near you
2 of 2 listings
- GT 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $3,495117 mi away
- GS 2dr HatchbackMSRP: $3,499724 mi away
Close to perfect (for me)
Payback_56, 11/08/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car iteself is great, has a great feel to it, good handling, tight on turns. Able to handle speed well Came with side of steering column busted, but they were fast to fix it, excellent service.
2002 Eclipse GT Never Lets Me Down
Joe Hussar, 09/27/2003
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second Eclipse. Previously I owned a 1st gen GS. After 245,000 miles I finally traded for the 2002 GT. The vehicle is a smoother and quieter ride but has more muscle than even a non turbo 3000GT. It remains a head turner even though some of the girls are younger than permissible by law. The black leather interior with silver exterior is beyond awesome. For the money, nothing beats an Eclipse. Mitsu builds cars with integrity and of course, unique trend setting style. Why spend more? You won't get more!
Great cars even used if you take care of it
overboost007, 10/16/2012
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS 2dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
OK people lesson I am 6ft 8in tall, 260 lbs, I formally drove a 1999 Honda Accord EX CPE V6 with 248,000. Now I have a 2003 Mitsubishi clipse GTS 5 speed manual that had 98,000 on it when I bought it. The previous owner took great care of it. I went through it hard. I am just a DIY guy that knows car. This car was a good buy because of how it was taken care of. The dealers can clean it up but I know brakes, fuel systems, intake, transmission & engine. It is not rocket science. Research on line and make a good choice. The car runs great I will upgrade the brakes to what I like an just maintain it until I am ready to by a newer vehicle