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1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2 Dr RS Hatchback Reviews

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Driving A Suped Up Car

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By: Eric3989
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07/29/2008

This car was the most enjoyable car of my life & at the same time, gave me the worst time of my driving life.

This amazing look and the sound were very enjoyable to drive, but when it started to break apart.....:*(

Eclipe is known for the look & couldn't agree more.


I purchased the car as is. The previous owner was my best friend and he bought it from the first owner, which did amazing job on the body.

But as it was a local show car, I think he built this on his own and made a lot of mistake on a lot of things.


He obviously didn't care about the performance. Only thing he tweaked was vavle to make the car turbo ready.

First I thought he had the turbo in and took it out, but as I was driving the car, I realized that wasn't the case.


So, when the axle of the car fall off on me due to the lowering the car too much...I almost died...if it happened any other places than a mall parking lot.




Overall, performance wise, the car isn't the greatest "supe up car".

Appearance wise, as you can see. The car looks beautiful. You will def. grab a lotttt of attentions. Including COPS :(


Is it fun to drive? Indeed.

Is it worth to own for daily drive purpose? Probably not.


If you know some about car, you know eclipse after this model is not that good appearance wise.



So, I had the car, had a lot of fun,

but Never would want it back :D



Thanks for reading!


-Eric Lee

Pros: Appearance. I still couldn't find anything look hotter than this car.
Cons: Everything else except appearance! :*(
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Even If U Drive Slow U Feel Like Your Going Fast

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By: Thing_57
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08/21/2009

its fun to drive fast i hait up to 130mph it has alt done to it motor and body we have around 10,000 in it so far it ha a one of a kid paint color all i need is a turbo and im a happy camper

Pros: easy to drive and fun
Cons: it dents easy
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Annie

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By: Andres532
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03/31/2009

FUN FUN FUN. Small engine with surprising power. will
stomp a Civic without v-tec. Fast acceleration, and fun
all around. The engine is in the process of rebuild. The
paint has some defects but that will be fixed before it
hits the drag strip.

Pros: Fun all around
Cons: not a 4G63
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1997 Eclipse Rs

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By: Christopher3...
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08/31/2008

ok the cra stock as everyone knows is pretty slow for a sports car being a non-turbo but the looks are great. i have built mine to be a 350 whp beast now so the car is a good platform to build on and has great potential. They are fairly cheap to pick up and the aftermarket is pretty big for this vehicle

Pros: cheap great gas mileage, easy to build in any trim, good looks and very dependable
Cons: unless you get a turbo ur not going to be getting anywhere really fast, and windows rattle in place on most of these vehicles
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Fun Fun Fun!

By: Jason4636
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06/12/2008

Very sexy! It corners very well and for a non-turbo has plenty of power.  However... cops love it as well...

Pros: Low, fast, tight, smooth, nimble, sexy...
Cons: Not a turbo... yet...
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Sporty And Fun

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By: Nicholas581
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05/28/2008

Great car for anyone single. Awesome on gas. Interior is pretty spacious in the front, not so much the back.  Alot of trunk space.  I love the way everything wrapped around the driver and was in quick reach.  If you as a short throw shifter it makes a big difference in the acceleration. The one drawback i had was the steering. Not a good radius.

Pros: Great gas, Awesome environment for the driver. Great if short shifter is installed. Bumpers will take a beating.
Cons: Not a good taxi.  Sucky turn radius.  Huge blind spot in the back rear corner.
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A-ma-zing.

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By: Rochelle19
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05/08/2008

My RS was just the 4-cyl, non-turbo and could keep up with the best of them.  Built incredibly solid - i had a suspension kit, 5-zigen exhaust, and a few other custom details on top of 17" racing lite tires and rims.  Unfortunately i totalled it on a sheet of ice, but that car saved my life.

Pros: just about everything.  it turned heads, that's for sure.  I would recommend 5-Zigen exhaust on this car - it was a throaty rumble for this little beast, not a whiny fart-can.
Cons: i changed so much out on the engine of that car.  it leaked tranny fluid like crazy, and got to the point where i could change out a serpentine belt so quickly, NASCAR would have been proud.
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I Love My Car!

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By: Lyndsay20
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02/15/2008

my  car is the best..when i get money i am going to give it a paint job and a better tint job

Pros: It is fast and reliable
Cons: It is really low to the ground so it scrapes a lot if you are not careful
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