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Used 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

incredible car for yourself & s.o.

Eclipsedrvr, 04/20/2021
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is great! Has heated seats, aux for iphone hidden in center compartment, rear view camera hidden in the rear view mirror, moonroof, subwoofer in the trunk, alloy wheels, fold down seats, plenty of speed to get a ticket, and solid doors. Not for the family or the drag racer, but perfect for the everyday single person who enjoys a drive in to work or the college student not looking to break the bank. Buy one with low mileage and no accidents and watch it become your collector's item.

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4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Nice to look at

jrpowell01, 11/14/2010
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Just needed a car to get me to college. All I needed was a car that had a nice price target and looked nice.

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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Driving Sportscar

rayhallnc, 03/21/2010
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Lots of power and handles very well. GT with the rear fin gets a lot of looks and even questions as to what kind of car it is. Read other comments and noted concerns about the short distance of the low beams. There is a switch on the dash to adjust this. I panicked the 1st night I drove mine.

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2 out of 5 stars

slow, heavy, cheap interior materials, gas guzzler

Sean, 06/22/2017
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 6 people found this review helpful

do NOT buy this car unless you are a short female. the seats hurt you spinal cord, neck and hips like a mother-fkr! I regret purchasing this car. The looks are great don't get me wrong but the power is horrid with the 4cyl. Everything in the car is ghetto-cheap plastic. What was Mitsubishi thinking???????? My spinal cord hurts now as I type this in my home. The car has destroyed my body. I've seen chiropractors, acupuncturist galore... I have owned the car 5 years and planning on buying an SUV just so my body can heal! I'm really heartbroken w/Mitsubishi. The End. Ps. If you do buy one make sure it's 6cyl and please be short or your body WILL suffer!

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3 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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1 out of 5 stars
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3 out of 5 stars
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2 out of 5 stars
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