1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Brandon B
Jul 14, 2012
Beautiful car, and definitely one of my all time favorites. After falling in love with the small bump that was offset on the hood, I had to get one. It was always an awesome car and being able to have the top down and jump inside was a major plus.Jul 14, 2012
by Byron S
Aug 27, 2011
the acceleration on the car is pretty quick pulls pretty good the braking could be better for the sports car that is havent had to do any repairs to it yet the appearance is both nice and agressive on the inside and the out side the interior is alot better than my camaro its a cheap car to own good on gas and insurance and its a very fun driveAug 27, 2011
by Kathrynn L
Apr 30, 2010
This car is great but it definitely needs some work. Needs a paint job really bad...it's just got a primer on it lol. There's also an exhaust leak and some other problems that the hubby and I are gonna fix.Apr 30, 2010
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by Brandon B
Jul 14, 2012
Beautiful car, and definitely one of my all time favorites. After falling in love with the small bump that was offset on the hood, I had to get one. It was always an awesome car and being able to have the top down and jump inside was a major plus.Jul 14, 2012
by Byron S
Aug 27, 2011
the acceleration on the car is pretty quick pulls pretty good the braking could be better for the sports car that is havent had to do any repairs to it yet the appearance is both nice and agressive on the inside and the out side the interior is alot better than my camaro its a cheap car to own good on gas and insurance and its a very fun driveAug 27, 2011
by Kathrynn L
Apr 30, 2010
This car is great but it definitely needs some work. Needs a paint job really bad...it's just got a primer on it lol. There's also an exhaust leak and some other problems that the hubby and I are gonna fix.Apr 30, 2010
by Angelica G
Sep 29, 2009
The eclipse is a beautiful car, and it handles phenomenally well in bad weather, but after a while, the cars are just ready to die and require maintenance. With the convertible top, you have to be concerned with leaking into the seat, but overall it's a beautiful car.Sep 29, 2009
by Alexis B
Jul 15, 2009
It really looks good for being 11 years old and has only 60,000 miles. The mitsu paint sucks for those years so its starting to show but i love the 2nd gen eclipses. but its slow and jay is always fixing it lol :( i wish it was a gst/xJul 15, 2009
by Tim M
Jul 11, 2009
It handles great and it's quick off the line. it loves to burn the tires through 1st and 2nd gear. It's fun to drive and nice to look at. Gets about 30/31 mpg. Aftermarket parts are cheap and easy to come by.Jul 11, 2009
by Jay J
Oct 17, 2008
I special ordered my Spyder in 1997 and I still absolutely love it. It is really sleek and is still the best looking Eclipse ever. The car has lots of power and handles great. The small turbo-charged engine is incredible. It has plenty of power and gets great mileage when I drive nice which is not very often ;). Oct 17, 2008
by Jordan H
Jul 02, 2008
This car really does look amazingly awesome, its looks instantly drew me in when I bought it. But then again, thats all it really ever had. It needs more power, a better interior, and for its parts to be cheaper, considering how flimsy the car is. The one notable performance aspect of the car was its ability to take a turn. This it does quite well on my mountain commute!Jul 02, 2008
by Philip S
Jun 17, 2008
Newer style even for a 15 year old car, only bad thing is lifter tick that's hard to control, but runs well!Jun 17, 2008
by Alex D
Jun 11, 2008
Handles like a beast can take sharp corners without worry for a 2.4 i can fly and go well over 100mphJun 11, 2008
by Bethany B
Jun 07, 2008
i got this car when i was 15 and drove it for about a year and a half. i miss it. it was an awesome first carJun 07, 2008
by Jake S
Apr 19, 2008
its been a great car overall. dropped 3" exhaust, rims, custom painted interior, kicker sound system Apr 19, 2008
by Ricardo P
Apr 10, 2008
it's one of my dream comes trueApr 10, 2008
by Greg S
Apr 01, 2008
Built motor by of course me. Stroker motor 2.8 ported heat 10.5.1 compression and some other fun stuffApr 01, 2008
by Anonymous
Feb 07, 2008
96-99 Eclipse nailed the bodystyle dead on. Its looks scream "I am a sports car". It is realtively responsive once the turbo builds boost.
Too bad that's where the positive comments end. The car has spent more time on the shop lift than on the road. In 123000 miles it has received two transmission transplants, one engine transplant, one wiring harness transplant due to it catching on fire, 3 new convertible top motors, and the list goes on and on. Now it needs the convertible top frame needs replaced and Mitsu no longer sells parts. It leaks, too. What can I say.Feb 07, 2008
by Nick D
Jan 21, 2008
sweet ride. would love to own one.Jan 21, 2008
by Nick D
Jan 21, 2008
sweet ride. would love to own one.Jan 21, 2008
by Nick D
Jan 21, 2008
sweet ride. would love to own one.Jan 21, 2008
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1998 2.4 eclipse blown head gasket, remanufactured head or shaved
I have a 1998 Mist Eclipse spyder gs with 180k. while doing a test there was no water in the oil until i pressurized the line with a new cap. I just had replaced the thermostate, pressure tested rad, and a new water pump with all the belts to include timing. Now water in the oil. Do I buy a reman head and install a new head gasket( reman head was $300 and just install it or should i do something else
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For my car
Ok so I have a 1998 eclipse that got bought for me and it’s been sitting for about a year and a half it runs gotta jump it off though but my question is when I start it up it doesn’t make a sound good clean and running but after a minute it starts to make a slight grinding sound in the motor that goes on and on slowly I need help to fix what is it?
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1998 Spyder Eclipse 4.0 has white smoke and flame shooting out of the intake side
My eclipse started cutting off while at red lights and stop signs. Then started cutting off while driving. This last time it happened I was driving down the highway. Since then it wont start. It sounds like its trying to start in slow motion and I heard a shot of air coming from the air box. I took the air box off and disconnected it from the throttle body. I went ahead and replaced fuel injectors also. Tried to start it again and a flame shot out of the intake side of the throttle body then white smoke that's has a smell of gas. Anyone have any clue what's going on?
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Replace the motor but keeps blowing the fuse 100-amp fuse to the windows and radio
I am trying to figure out how come everytime I start the car it keeps blowing out the power windows radio 100-amp fuse but when the car is not start everything works fine the soon as you start the car it keeps blowing at one hundred amp fuse out for the windows and radio I know it's something tween the starter and alternator in the battery I looked at all the wires there's no issue with the wires trying to figure out why it's keep shorting out like that
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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Pricing
Original MSRP
$21,635 to $27,095Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: trunk release · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Airbags
Dual front airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · Premium Brand: Infinity · AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel
Comfort Features
Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: leather
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent