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Used 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Hatchback Consumer Reviews

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About My Eclipse

David, 06/12/2009
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Drives very well, especially if have driven a manual before. Gas mileage is good 20-21 mpg in the city so far, haven't taken it out on a long drive. If you know how to shift properly you'll get better gas mileage and also know how to down shift to extend life on your brakes. I also have a motorcycle and that has helped me drive a manual transmission better. If you're complaining about your gas mileage it's because you're probably not shifting at the right RPMs. It could have used a few more compartments to place items maybe behind the seats etc.; other then that a very good vehicle. I love my car!!!!!

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Car

ilikemoney3, 04/20/2014
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 9 people found this review helpful

This car is pretty nice to have it is fun to drive but not the best unfortunately. I wanna start with the pros of this car. Looks are sharp! I mean my kalapana black eclipse turns heads all the time and gets me solid compliments. Its a nice little 4 banger perfect for me and my chick. Installed HID 8000k lights, LED interior and License plate LED, modded exhaust, and Cold Air Intake.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great find - used 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

3g eclipse, 08/22/2020
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I previously had a 1st and a 3rd generation eclipse and always liked the styling of the 4th generation, specifically the 2009, 2010 and 2011 model years with the HID headlights and the rear spoiler. It is 2020 and just purchased a used 2009 GT in great condition. This car is so fun to drive. The engine sounds good. The exhaust note sounds good. And the car just goes. The brakes are also strong on this car. Handling is excellent compared to most normal cars and the body style looks fantastic. There are a few downsides. The car is quite noisy at highway speeds, and the vehicle does not have any of the latest features that come with new vehicles in 2020, such as a quiet & smooth ride, led headlights, hd radio, cell phone connectivity, large display screen, back-up camera, etc but has that classic fun-to-drive experience.

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4 out of 5 stars

Slick Ride

Mike Ferrugi, 03/30/2016
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The only negative about this vehicle is that even with the air temp dial at max cool, there is a tremendous amount of warm air coming in through the vent around the petals. I suspect that the outside air duct must run close to the exhaust and they pick up temperature from that and it is the sent into the car. To avoid this I engage the interior circulation mode, which eliminated the air flow. Also, the vehicle does oversteer or plow when making hard turns. It is a very comfortable and enjoyable car for long distance driving.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Good value

Nick, 01/21/2009
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I haven't seen a better combination of performance, looks, and price than the 09 Eclipse GT. It has more hp than the other cars in it's class, looks better (in my opinion), and in many cases is less expensive than other cars that less to offer.

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