1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse User Reviews

Average Ratings from 39 reviews

Performance: 4.1 / 5
Appearance: 4.5 / 5
Build Quality: 3.8 / 5
Overall: 4.3 / 5

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"handling" 12 reviews

"power" 11 reviews

"ride" 11 reviews

"speed" 9 reviews

"fuel economy" 8 reviews

CONS

"fuel economy" 4 reviews

"interior" 2 reviews

"power" 2 reviews

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Nick writes:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo Review

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almost everything

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can become a money pit with upgrades and such

Clear — acceleration is amazing tight turns no roll extremely quick and definatly worth the extra cash to upgrade your turbo eventually apperance the bubble body is amazing and i love it the mpg could be better turbo models range around 22mpg it is rediculously fun to drive worth every cent for premium gas

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John writes:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Turbo AWD Review

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performance for money

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people who rice them out

Eclipse Gsx — If I had a grand I'd be in high 12's low 13's..compression test is far better than it should be for miles..as good as stock..very reliable..i think they look good..handles good..fun..decent mileage as long as you drive it right.. awd is funnnnnnnn

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Richard writes:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Review

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Decent Performance And Build

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The Looks

My First Car — This was the first car I had, so I don't remember too much about it. It was a 5-speed manual, acceleration was pretty decent I guess... can't really remember. I never had to make any repairs on it though, except for the clutch, which every car eventually needs. The reason I no longer have it is because some lady ran a red light and hit me...

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Arron writes:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Review

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lookes awesome with the carbon fibre hood, CF taillights, spolier, rims, and dual exhaust....

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Looks like crap after the rear end nudge, and the hood flipping up and smashing my windshield and sunroof

98 Eclipse — performance - alright acceleration.. could be better.. good braking... awesome handling. build quality - alright... appearance - awesome... leather interior fun factor - really loud with the stereo and dual exhaust. its also pretty sweet getting all the looks as you drive by people. cost of ownership - why would i tell you that? lol

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Nikki writes:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Review

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i love the lights underneath and the sound it makes when i rev it up. also the fact that its stick and has a sun roof

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it gets pulled over A LOT but its all good

Its In The Process Of Being Painted And Getting An Awesome Body Kit On It — i love my car!!! its got blue neon lights underneath and inside. ive got subwoofers in the back that also glow blue and a push start button. its definitely the greatest

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Joe writes:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo Review

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lots of looks

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FWD

Great Car For The Buck — great beginner car for a 4banger with a turbo. good response, comfortable ride, and great times

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Mfon writes:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS Review

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good looks

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unreliable

Appealing But Not Very Dependable — transmission went dead 1 month after purchase!! 2k wasted!! Stay far away!!!

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Emmanuel writes:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX Turbo AWD Review

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An affordable 2-door version of an Evolution.

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It's a used car.

Chicks Dig The Car. — The car is 10 years old now, so its not exactly mint. I am impressed by the engine which can withstand up to 400 hp in stock form. The brakes handle nicely and the suspension

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Bradford writes:

1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Turbo Review

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Great engine, nice set up.

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Crank walk on some of the 7 bolt models.

Car With A Ton Of Potential, 4g63 (lancer Evo 3 Motor) — Car has the 4g63t engine, come stock with a small turbo. The engine can withstand aprox 400HP on stock internals

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Gas Mileage (highway)	30	27	27
Horsepower	140	141	150
Crash Test Rating	8	8	5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.)	16.6		10.9
Front Leg Room (inches)	43.3	43.3	41.9

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2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

Not Worth It. By jsc9306

I did like how it looked, but after making a 13 hour trip to Daytona Beach- we realized that the gas mileage was as bad as our 13 year old grand Prix. I used the Eclipse as a rental car. The blind sp... Read More

Powerful And Beautiful Car By matmonroe

I have had this car or over a year now and I'm so happy with it. It is a very cool car to drive, it responds quickly and efficiently to my driving and its engine make it very powerful and fun to drive... Read More

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2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

Awesome By jaydencross18

It has the best handling of any car i have ever owned. The body build and layout is just freaking awesome and the interior is amazingly comfortable too. If i were you i'd go buy this car instead of so... Read More

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2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

Sleek, Yet Flawed By Raarules86

Cosmetically, this car looks nice. I tinted the windows 35% which really adds a sleek looking element to my coupe. My Eclipse was a Automatic so the power wasn't nearly as good as a manual transmissi... Read More

Coooooooooooool By Osama

what i dislike about the car that it doesn't look nice while its high , it needs to be lower little bet..a car with perfect engine and transmission. don't expect technologies..good istability on road ... Read More

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2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

It's Freaking Awesome By Adrienne

Awesome car! Great performance. Doesn't drive like it's 3500 lbs. IT'S AWESOME!!!!! And mine looks awesome. You can get an awesome body kit and spoiler from the dealer and custom leather seats. Heck y... Read More

Eclipsed! By Landon

Performance - Fast for the engine and fun Build Quality - quick brakes fast stops Appearance - Sexy ans sleek Cost of Ownership -Decent milage Fun Factor -I love it all the compl... Read More

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2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

Good All Around Fun Car By Noahb10

This car is more then what I thought it would be. The handling is very impressive and the stock sound system in the car is very good acceleration isn't very fast but the car has a good top speed and i... Read More

Strong Reliable Sportscar By Dollcakes

The Eclipse handles like a dream. It is very comfortable to drive and ride in, even on long trips. It has great pickup and rides very smooth. The gear transitions are very smooth and you can choose be... Read More

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2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

Not Worth It. By jsc9306

Powerful And Beautiful Car By matmonroe

2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

Awesome By jaydencross18

2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

Sleek, Yet Flawed By Raarules86

Coooooooooooool By Osama

2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

It's Freaking Awesome By Adrienne

Eclipsed! By Landon

2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews

Good All Around Fun Car By Noahb10

Strong Reliable Sportscar By Dollcakes