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I love my car
ken, 09/20/2008
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Great car. Handles like a much more expensive sports car with sporty styling. Great acceleration for a 4 cylinder and truly a fun drive. It is a 2 door hatchback that makes you excited to go anywhere. I couldn't be happier with it.
Love this car
Chas, 01/30/2010
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is the best performance and style value on the market. I looked at many others before deciding on the Eclipse GT Spyder. This car is hands down the most fun to drive for the money you can buy. Why this car doesn't get more respect from the "Professional Reviewers" is beyond me. Buy one, you will love it!
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Love at first sight!
Rob, 03/26/2010
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
This car is awesome. The price was great! Especially for a car of this year and miles it came with. Before deciding to go for the Eclipse I looked at the Mustang and the Honda Accord Coupe but both these car lose in looks and Warranty. I'm thankful I bought this car even though its the GS model it comes with many standard features. It drives like a dream very fast and peppy for a 4cyl engine. Miles per gallon are okay considering the weight of this vehicle and the safety features. Great car for the money!
Fun little car
Chriss, 01/21/2018
updated 08/02/2019
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse SE 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Actually my daughter purchased this car back in November, and I love it. The 4 cylinder motor isn't the fastest car on the road but it is really fun to drive. The sound system rocks and the heated seats are nice to have this winter. With a 10 inch bass cannon behind the back seat, the neighbors here us when we come and go. Lots of nice features with this car. Cannot comment on long term dependability since our 2012 has only 35,000 miles, but we love it so far.
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Last Hurrah
Mulberrygal, 08/07/2009
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had 9 Nissans in a row, mainly Sentras. I was not happy with the new look they came out with so I checked Mitsubishi. One look at the 2009 Eclipse and I was in love. I am a grandma but not ready for the rocker. This car is fast becoming my favorite ever. Hot looking, (rave red) fun driving, didn't empty my trust fund to buy it and has one of the best warranties going. I am finding reasons to go out and drive it. My car insurance only went up $60 a year from my 2006 Sentra. How could you not love this car?
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!!!!!
Supercharged go kart
Brother Bill, 06/23/2020
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love it fast slick Corners great did I say fast my wife is angry with me now this is my third midlife crisis she says I have a Camaro and a Buick Reatta this 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT V6 try it you'll like it. My wife says you are 69 honey you don't need a fast car fast truck and a fast Harley might have to sell it at the end of summer but until I do woo woo
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Ok car
Frustrated, 09/04/2018
updated 03/05/2020
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Over all I like the car but the dash is seperating and to fix it the complete dash has to be replaced called Mitsubishi per dealer they quite frankly said we don't care since they told me this I've paid attention to other Mitsubishi s and they are doing the same thing wondering if this could affect air bag deployment oh and the price for replacement is 1900 not cheap
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I love my eclipse.
dteezy, 11/03/2013
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 6 people found this review helpful
I am a young male who is freshly 21, and was in the market for a coupe to replace my troublesome 2002 Nissan Altima. I've always wanted an eclipse. So I found a 2011 Eclipse GS Sport on autotrader, and to my surprise, it was fully loaded (leather, heated seats, backup camera, bluetooth, sirius satellite, aux, 6 disc, moonroof, xenon headlights, fog lights, etc) WITH ONLYYYY 30,000 Miles!!! It was sooo affordable, & Im so happy I got this. I am 5"10, and I pretty much have to search for a comfortable position, but when I do, it is well worth it. The 4 cylinder is really fast or for performance at all, hence 4 cylinders. but the ride is smooth, quiet, controlled, and feels glued to the road.
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.
Cheap thrills
willy d, 10/06/2010
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I was looking for a good looking sport coupe. Looked at them all but for the price and fuel ecom. this was the best for the the price--no question. Have had many from Corvettes to Cobalt SS's but for a 12 month car I think this was a good choice with front wheel drive. Just remember it's more show than go, but it does handle real well.
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.
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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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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2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse gs 5speed
tbeirlair, 01/04/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this 2011 Eclipse when they came out in August 2010. I own a 2003 and 2005 eclipse also. I think they're great cars. Very reliable. The 2011 I bought handles great and shifts smooth. It's fun yet practical. I do have a problem with Mitsubishi and how they're packages are set up. You can't have any options with the manual. It must be an automatic to have anything in it. And you can't have a manual v6? It doesn't make sense to me and I think they're going to lose alot of business doing this. Other than that. I highly recommend this eclipse. It's a great car. Mitsubishi has great deals and awesome warranties. Lets just hope we can have luxury and a manual in the next generation eclipse
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.
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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Mitsubishi Eclipse
Tisha, 05/09/2021
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a great car to have they are wicked fast and good on gas
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.
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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2009 Eclipse V6 GT
Kenneth, 11/12/2008
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Runs smooth, good price with great power. 20 average MPG is reasonable with its horse power. The 650W audio w/ subwoofer is really amazing! Good audio. The truck is hard to close. Have to bang it real hard.
Love this car!
Delissa, 03/25/2009
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Two weeks ago we traded our 2006 Eclipse GT in on a 2009 Eclipse GT. I really like the looks of the dual exhaust. Our old Eclipse had the automatic transmission and this time we opted for the 6-speed standard. It seems to have so much more power than the automatic. I don't know if they have made the back window larger, but it seems easier to see behind you when backing. I feel sure we will enjoy the sun-roof when the weather is nicer and the Rockford-Fosgate stereo absolutely rocks! I love this car and think I'm hooked on Eclipses forever!
Fun to drive
Susan, 04/27/2009
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is the 2nd eclipse that I have owned. I love this car. I have had many sporty cars but this car is the most fun to drive. I love the way it handles corners. My only criticism is that I wish they could make the front end a little bit sportier. I love the front of the Mazda RX-8. I wish this front had more style like that but overall, a hot car that drives great. It's amazing in the snow. People are always shocked to hear this but it's the truth. If you want a fun, reliable car, I highly recommend the Eclipse.
Sporty
Neil, 04/19/2020
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Parts can still be had.
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Bumble bee
Nancy lauren, 07/15/2021
updated 02/03/2023
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Fun, sporty,paid too much. Solar yellow Bees n lightening bugs love my car
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Best sports car
bocababy, 04/30/2011
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my new 2011 Eclipse.Its got everything I wanted,and a great price too.I was looking at more expensive cars, but this is the best for me.Its fun,looks great,lots of options that come with the car,that are extra on other cars.I love Bluetooth,MP3,6 cd changer with subwoofer,sunroof,etc.Its a great car for a girl like me that wants a sports car,without spending an arm and a leg.I wouldnt hesitate to recommend this car.Have fun!!!!!!
The Best gift
Julian Horton, 05/23/2018
2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this vehicle for my son Bday and graduation gift. We did do A tune up oil change, changed the belts , everything from A-Z also tints. My son enjoy it. He took it to his college that he’s going to be attending and he absolutely feel in love with it. It’s excellent on gas . This car is made for Tall people being my son is 6’3 . The coupe feeling is what made he love this vehicle even more.
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my 09 eclipse
Kate, 12/04/2008
2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 2dr Hatchback (3.8L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love the way the car drives. Its definately a quick car.
Mitsubish Eclipse
Janice Kahn, 06/09/2017
2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport 2dr Hatchback (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 5 people found this review helpful
This car was listed as an automatic but it's a stick shift. It made a horrible noise when I was driving it and the salesman said they'd have the shop look at it. Although listed with blue tooth, there is no blue tooth. Although listed with a sun roof, there was no sun roof. The stick shift's numbers were all rubbed off. The salesman suggested I write them back on. The car looked well enough cosmetically. Just minor dings and scratches. It was just ok, nothing special. The price was listed at one price and I was going to buy it buy they added on over $2000. for I don't remember what. Bringing the price well over the original price. When I told them that the price was listed much lower they gave me excuses but refused to lower it so I passed on it. As I told them, it was a stick shift, when I wanted automatic, there was no blue tooth, so I'd have to change out the radio. And the car was nothing special to purchase it at the price they wanted. So I passed.
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