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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr GS-T Turbo Hatchback Reviews

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Fun Amazing

By: NSX_223
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10/01/2009

its small grey with rims, come turbod from the factory, runs great when there is no boost leaks, its was made by chrysler and mitsubishi, beats civic it handles great if nothings worn out i would recomend it to anyone who has knowledge of dsm best looking car from the factory, plus when an evo drives by you can be like i have that engine haha,

Pros: turbo charged 4 cyclinder 4g63t
Cons: BOoooooooost leaks
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Eclipse Gst

By: GTI_485
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08/19/2009

This car is a lot of fun.
The turbo pulls hard and has so many options for upgrade-ability. I think it handles well. I have a sport suspension on it. I havent had to fix too much. Just the usual stuff with a car with 130000 miles on it. The turbo is starting to go bad so im starting my engine rebuild/ turbo upgrade. It gets good gas mileage although it is pretty hard not to push the engine to higher rpms because its so fun. I would definitely recommend the car the car. It is a blas to drive!

Pros: Fun to drive. Reliable. Great performance.
Cons: Eventually you will have to replace the turbo. But nothing car specific.
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I Love It!

By: Celta_26
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07/25/2009

GREAT for handling short stopping and moves under acceleration build quailty is great beautiful apperance cheap to own and its amazingly fun the body lines and shape are amazing its a car that is timeless and everybody will continue to love.

Pros: fun and sporty great car to own
Cons: none
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A Cheap Good Performing Car With A Mean Look!

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By: John3387
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07/13/2009

Quick acceleration, Turbo sound is the reward for shifting.
Build Quality is not as neat and clean as those of Honda or Toyota.  There is no other car out there that can trace what the 97-99 Eclipse had.
The car is absolutely fun to drive.

Pros: Quick acceleration, good on mpg
Cons: Engine with a relative short life for a Japanese car
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Love It, Hate It, Be Addicted To It.

By: Sportvan_4
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07/01/2009

Welcome to the Sport Compact Revoluiton: Unlimited potential in four cylinders. The 4G63.

I'm in a love-hate relationship with my cars. They have their problems, they find ways to annoy the hell out of me, and they cost me money.

But, I can't sell them. They are too fun to drive, work on, and modify for power.

No rice what so ever. Pure class that hauls ass.

Pros: Boost! And LOTS of it!
Cons: It's a DSM!
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Cool Car

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By: Jason6297
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01/21/2009

Like - My sound system that I put in it... 2 Kicker Comp Subs powered by California Profile Amp, 4 Channel Rocks Amp powering Component Type S Alpine front speakers and Infinity Kappa rear speakers, 1.2 Fared Capacitor, Pioneer Premier 980BT Unit.

Dislike - Sunroof leaks when rains

Pros: Reliable and sporty
Cons: Can't beat-um all on the road, most... not all
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Best Car Ever

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By: Jeffery51
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01/03/2009

Performance - Over 350 bhp
Build Quality - Ran awesome
Appearance -  Spotless pear white with 18" rims
Cost of Ownership - Just gas, oil changes, gas, insurance, gas(liked to have my foot in it :) )
Overall -  best car i ever owned, So far

Pros: Everything
Cons: nothing
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Davids Car

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By: David5507
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11/05/2008

i love my car almost much as i love my wife. the performance is getting closer to where i would like it to be. the car was a good price range whne bought. the eclipse turbo is a fun and quick car to drive. go out and buy one now!

Pros: good perfromance needs so   body work
Cons: the body damage which was there when i bought the car
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Great Fast Car

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By: Mike6315
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07/29/2008

it is amzing its fast great looking all the perfectness i could have not to mention it picks up chicks like crazy lol it has a great turbo with a aftermarket blow off which sounds amazing with some black 7 spoke adr rims with a chrome lip this car is just gorgeous

Pros: fast as hell
Cons: my tranny is going bad
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Fast And Fun!

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By: Mike3119
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06/11/2008

It is a great car for not too much money, although theyre hard to find in good condition the extra effort is worth the results. The car performs great just off of the lot, but putting in minor upgrades can up the performance for pretty cheap! Definatly a real head turner, do not buy one if you dont like people constantly looking at your car.

Pros: Fast, fun, drives great, a real head turner!
Cons: Transmission problems will most likely occur somewhere down the line.
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