Author Topic: Mitsubishi Eclipse... what should I know? (Read 3050 times)

KDXSR5 · « **on:** Dec 30, 2008, 08:59:51 PM »

So I have been looking at cars lately. Smaller cars for use as a DD. I am interested in Mitsubishi Eclipses. I would probably be looking at a 95-99 also known as 2nd gens. Does anyone have any experiences with these cars? I found a 97 GST (turbo charged front wheel drive) auto with 90,000 miles for $3500, and figured that was a pretty good price. I just wanted to research the cars more before I looked into them more seriously. Thanks for any info you guys/gals can give. I am aware of a crank walking problem, but I don't know much about these cars besides that.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 30, 2008, 09:19:38 PM »

As long as you have the money to fix it a lot, go for it

The ONLY way you could get me in one of those cars is if it was an awd model or I got one dirt cheap.

yota_krawler · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 30, 2008, 09:24:07 PM »

x2

I have had some buddys that had 2nd gen eclipses and I wasnt impressed.

COToy91 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 30, 2008, 09:31:43 PM »

i think i just puked in my mouth a bit

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 30, 2008, 09:36:34 PM »

Ok, Marlin verdict is 2nd Gen eclipses are bad, lol. Are there any good eclipses? Like 3rd gens?

COToy91 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 30, 2008, 09:52:36 PM »

same turd, new body

KDXSR5 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 31, 2008, 12:22:27 PM »

Well thats a shame. I really like the way they look, but i guess looks don't get you a reliable car.

AaronB · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 31, 2008, 02:03:15 PM »

i had a one and it was a piece of crap. went through two motors in a couple months. they have real unbalanced crank issues.

Uncle Jesse · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 31, 2008, 05:16:03 PM »

mitsubishi is by far the crappiest of the japanese car manufacturers.

brockbuilt85 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 31, 2008, 05:21:16 PM »

piles of poo

kneedownnate · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 31, 2008, 05:35:02 PM »

Quote from: Uncle Jesse on Dec 31, 2008, 05:16:03 PM

mitsubishi is by far the crappiest of the japanese car manufacturers.

He's alive! Good to see you around man

CTENG in KS · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 31, 2008, 05:41:02 PM »

You should def get a scooby car.

46&2 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 31, 2008, 05:52:29 PM »

Quote from: Yota_Krawler on Dec 30, 2008, 09:24:07 PM

x2

I have had some buddys that had 2nd gen eclipses and I wasnt impressed.

Quote from: Uncle Jesse on Dec 31, 2008, 05:16:03 PM

mitsubishi is by far the crappiest of the japanese car manufacturers.

X2,

They can't even make good forklifts, the one we have at work is a POS. No one ever wants to use it. Really, who designs a forklift that you can barely even see dead ahead of you while operating??

I wouldn't bother with anything Mitsubishi.

blackdiamond · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 31, 2008, 06:28:29 PM »

At the risk of "killing" another one of your threads...

My parents had a 92 Mitsubishi Galant and it had some strange issues that made we wonder about the way the cars were designed. The radio had issues and the dealership removed it temporarily while waiting for parts and it caused the intermittent wipers to stop working. Also, at one point you could turn on the dome light by shifting your weight in the passenger front seat. It was almost like the wiring harness was a metal block and everything was linked. Overall I wasn't very impressed and would agree with the previous comment that they are the worst of the Japanese manufacturers.

I have no specific Eclipse experience other than I agree that they look great. You have to remember that it is the same car as the Plymouth Laser and the Eagle Talon, just different trim levels were available depending on the brand.

kneedownnate · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 01, 2009, 03:07:50 PM »

Quote from: blackdiamond on Dec 31, 2008, 06:28:29 PM

You have to remember that it is the same car as the Plymouth Laser and the Eagle Talon, just different trim levels were available depending on the brand.

It is, but they're re-badged with the plymouth and eagle names and are still mitsubishis. A lot of their issues early on was that they'd pack the cars with lots of neat little features and gadgets, but the r&d and engineering wasn't there to keep the dependability of those up. Too much too quick. I think the only things they've done well enough were trucks and home electronics!

Uncle Jesse · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 02, 2009, 06:54:31 PM »

As far as the engine goes, you can get either the mitsu or a dodge engine. Depends on if you get the turbo car or the regular. The dodge engine is the turbo engine, which is the predecessor to what dodge uses in the neon and part time cruiser turbo cars.

Mitsubishi trucks, like the mighty max, aren't that bad. Now the Mitsubishi raider, that truck is a turd, just like it's donor, the dodge Dakota. Mitsubishi has already killed production of the raider. Thank goodness.

Did I also mention that dealer level information for Mitsubishi vehicles in general is almost non existent? When you do finally unearth it, you can't understand it because it's a direct translation from Japanese to English.

abriel68 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 02, 2009, 10:36:20 PM »

my bro and my sis and i have had eclipses total of 3 and i've seen that the auto tranny seems to be worth a pile of crap, we've went through a couple of automatic trannies. look for rebuilt transmissions.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 02, 2009, 11:02:08 PM »

buy a honda!! you can find them everywhere, they have tons of aftermarket parts, cheap to maintain, and last forever!!

i've had lots of hondas and i love them all, especially my new (well new to me) S2000!!

yota_krawler · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 10:25:10 PM »

Quote from: pumkin toy on Jan 02, 2009, 11:02:08 PM

buy a honda!! you can find them everywhere, they have tons of aftermarket parts, cheap to maintain, and last forever!! i've had lots of hondas and i love them all, especially my new (well new to me) S2000!!

x2!

blackdiamond · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 03, 2009, 11:23:38 PM »

Quote from: pumkin toy on Jan 02, 2009, 11:02:08 PM

buy a honda!! you can find them everywhere, they have tons of aftermarket parts, cheap to maintain, and last forever!! i've had lots of hondas and i love them all, especially my new (well new to me) S2000!!

Is that the early 9,000 rpm motor or the later 8,000 rpm motor?

pumkin toy · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 11:59:18 AM »

Revs to 9K on a daily basis bro!

46&2 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 12:12:04 PM »

Yeah I loved my Honda Accord. Beat the crap out of it. Kept it maintained and it ran hard. Sold it 2 years ago with 250K on it and i still see it driving around.

pumkin toy · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 12:44:04 PM »

Quote from: fortysixandtwo on Jan 04, 2009, 12:12:04 PM

Yeah I loved my Honda Accord. Beat the crap out of it. Kept it maintained and it ran hard. Sold it 2 years ago with 250K on it and i still see it driving around.

like i said THEY LAST FOREVER!! toyota and honda are in my opinion the two best japanese car mfg.

THK Matt · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 03:36:27 PM »

Buy a honda dude!
you will not be disappointed.

get it from an old gal or guy (50yrs old+).. thats had it since it was brand new.
more then likely its not beat to hell, runs like a top and will keep going forever.

46&2 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 06:47:18 PM »

Quote from: 85HOrunner on Jan 04, 2009, 03:36:27 PM

Buy a honda dude!
you will not be disappointed.

get it from an old gal or guy (50yrs old+).. thats had it since it was brand new.
more then likely its not beat to hell, runs like a top and will keep going forever.

X2 buying cars from old timers is the way to go. best way to find a real gem.

yota_krawler · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 04, 2009, 11:47:04 PM »

hell ya on that notion. old man cars, trucks, boats, whatever are the best. They dont beat the

otta their crap like us young kids do!

Plekto · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 05, 2009, 03:39:55 PM »

Eclipse = poor man's Prelude.

Just get the Prelude. You'll never regret it.

THK Matt · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 07, 2009, 03:14:15 PM »

my sister had a 91 Honda Prelude Si.
THAT THING HAULED ASS!

abriel68 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 26, 2009, 08:55:59 PM »

you could get a prelude for cheaper then a eclipse and have less then half of the problems you would have with an eclipse. thats my next car, they're cheap look on craigslist you could get one e z for 2k in good shape.

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