2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
| MSRP: | $18,167 - $24,347 |
| Invoice: | $16,940 - $22,700 |
| Total: | 48 reviews |
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| Excellent | 30 reviews | |
| Very Good | 17 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse receives a very light face lift for the 2003 model year, highlighted by an altered front fascia and a new taillight design.
A new trim level has been added, bring the number of Eclipse variants to four. The 2002 styles continue: the base RS, mid-level GS and the V6-powered GT. The GTS joins the lineup this year. This top tier model houses a more powerful version of the V-6 engine, plus a host of additional amenities. All models come standard with air conditioning, a CD player, power windows and locks, and automatic headlights.
The RS and GS are both powered by a 2.4 liter inline four. This power plant supplies 147 horsepower and 158 pound-feet of torque, and may be paired with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. The GT and GTS house a 3.0 liter V-6, which is available with the same transmission options. Both the GT and GTS receive 205 pound-feet of torque from this engine, but the GTS V-6 gets ten additional horsepower, for a total output of 210. The four cylinder/manual combination offers the strongest Eclipse fuel economy at 23/31 mpg. The the other end of the efficiency spectrum, the V-6/automatic pairing is estimated at 20/27 mpg.
Reviewers agree that the Eclipse coupe does not offer breath-taking acceleration, with the GTS reaching 60 mph off the line in just over eight seconds. Take offs with the four cylinder engine may frustrate some aggressive drivers. The Eclipse's solid construction makes for a comfortable and stable ride, but the steering precision may not meet the sporting expectations of some drivers. Unfortunately , ABS only comes standard on the GTS.
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| Excellent | 30 reviews | |
| Very Good | 17 reviews | |
| Average | 1 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“Blue Fish”
I Dont Like Some things for instance- -It has Front Wheel Drive -It is only a five speed -I hate falling in and crawling out, cause its Too Small I Like -Cornering -Good Acceleration 5.2 0-60 On Minim... More
“Yay..?”
Acceleration is good for engine size which makes it fun to drive. Does pretty decent on gas. Mine has a LOT of miles for a 2003, and so the suspension has a lot of squeaks. The interior is a little bi... More
“2003 Eclipse”
The 2.4L 4 Cylinder is better than the 3.0l V6. Its call turbo charged!!!! The V6 is a lot hard to turbo charge then the 4. Its a DD and turbo charged give me a reason not to love this car. More
“3g Eclipse”
I never realized how much I liked it until it was gone. I would've preferred the GT with a v6 instead of the 4 cylinder but it was still a pretty fun car to drive. It was a 5 speed manual also which m... More
“Totally Awesome”
the color isnt my favorite but its okay for a while dont worry ill get it pianted sometime......everything else i like about the car.im always puting new mods on it. very nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... More
“2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse”
I have really put a lot of effort into my car. Needs some work now but overall I love it. Custom painted interior, double den indash touch-screen dvd player, new speakers and subwoofers. And now I jus... More
“Not Bad, But Not A Race Car.”
I really like the car, it turns heads for sure. It's not the fastest car on the block and the 6 cylinders are harder to boost. If you want a straight-line car that can get under 14s without putting ou... More
“Good”
Good acceleration. It has techtronic, which makes it a fun automatic or manual trans. the high speed feel of the car is great. it handles very well at all speeds and in any weather. Mine has a nice st... More
“Overall Great Car”
handles great for what it is a front wheel drive car that can get around in the snow and still beat v8 mustangs. mine is black with bright blue lights. it has a sound system in it that isn`t loud anym... More
“Great First Car”
Great first car had great power brakes sucked but can be dealt with handling was just fine, great looks gas mileage was awesome overall a very fun car to drive whether it be a vacation or one of those... More
2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse Trims
| MSRP: | $19,177 |
| Invoice: | $17,889 |
| MSRP: | $21,377 |
| Invoice: | $19,941 |
| MSRP: | $24,347 |
| Invoice: | $22,700 |
| MSRP: | $18,167 |
| Invoice: | $16,940 |
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