Epinions Recent Reviews for auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: My RS took care of me for 7 years

Sun, 29 Dec 2002 21:47:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author felixkrull - I bought my red '96 Eclipse RS in Jan of '96 and just traded it three days ago (Dec of '02) for a Mazda 6--I'm 26 now so it was time for a more "mature" car. Throughout those 7 years, and only 54,000 miles, I never had one problem with the Eclipse...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: My 2nd Eclipse

Thu, 6 Jun 2002 12:49:14 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author littlered2 - I loved my 94 Eclipse, but when I saw the new body style of the 96 I had to have it! My 94 Eclipse was very reliable. So I thought the 96 would be as well. The first 6 months were great. Then, at 6 months old the 96 Eclipse had problems starting up...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Love it

Fri, 31 May 2002 12:33:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author leducjjr - I figured the best way to get a convertible was to ask my wife to pick one out. This was a hands-down winner for both of us.

This thing moves gracefully and powerfully, especially when launching myself onto the on-ramps for the freeways here...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Worth your money

Wed, 1 Aug 2001 19:15:23 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author sickskater1010 - I bought my 1996 eclipe brand new it was the base model with power nothing, The car is great I love it its fast reliable and good on gas for being such as fast sporty car. The car I drove only 100,000 miles and it still is holding up strong never...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: My New Eclipse!

Thu, 21 Dec 2000 14:45:10 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author lycia - I just bought a 1996 Eclipse RS. I love this car. The previous owner took pretty good care of this car. He lowered it and added a few stickers that I am in the process of removing, but overall the car is mostly stock. Which I like.

The body...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Eclipse: Power with a Price

Sun, 10 Dec 2000 01:44:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author TKcars - If you are looking for a fast and fun sports car, then the Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX is a good option. Of course, very few engineers are worried about practicality when they design a sports car, and the Eclipse is no exception. Let's get into more detail...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Fast

Fri, 8 Dec 2000 14:48:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Karlin12 - I recently purchased this car a few months ago except for it's a GST. This car has it all a sliding moon roof, power windows, power locks, leather interior. The thing I like most about this car is its fast and looks sweet. A few drawbacks to this car...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Slick

Sun, 8 Oct 2000 14:28:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Erin18 - Slick is the one word that comes to mind whenever I think of the 1996 Eclipse. The one that I got has a CD player, turbo, sunroof, and nice leather interior.

Fist I’ll tell you about the inside. It’s amazing. CD player works great with a...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Eclipse This, No Way!

Sun, 24 Sep 2000 22:45:18 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Maikeru29 - To think I actually wanted an Acura! I remember when i first got my eclipse: I wanted something that was reliable, that is physically appealing, and more importantly, one that is fast. I tried several Acura dealerships and test drove the GS-R and...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Renewed Faith

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:23:46 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author ystewart - I never paid much attention to the Mitsubishi Eclipse until the new body style came out. When I first saw others driving it, my imagination went to work. It reminded me of a small space ship ripping up and down the highway. I had to have one, however, I...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: No Eclipse

Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:27:53 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Eclipsesucks - I will not include any Mitsubishi product in my current auto search. I currently own an Eclipse. The timing belt, a small, inexpensive rubber item, broke causing several thousand dollars damage. The Mitsubishi repair shop estimated cost at $3-5,000...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: fast and smooth, but expensive

Mon, 21 Aug 2000 10:49:21 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author trentisdabomb - I just had to have an Eclipse. I picked out a smooth looking red one at a local dealership and I was on my way. Very shortly on my way I encountered engine problems. I had an oil leak that cost me around $500 to fix. I had to replace all the lugnuts...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Hold On!

Wed, 12 Jul 2000 15:53:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author danderksen - About a year ago I decided it was time for me to get a sports car. I felt that burning need for speed but also had a little less cash than I was hoping for. I began researching high performance cars on the internet. Everywhere I looked,...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: I love my car!!

Fri, 7 Jul 2000 11:16:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author kerrydiane - I own a 96 Eclipse GS that I purchased new in May of 1996. This is the absolute best car that I have ever owned. I previously owned a Monte Carlo and a Dodge Daytona and this is by far the best of the three. I bought the vehicle, yes, mainly because...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Diggin my 96 Spyder GS-T

Fri, 12 May 2000 21:16:25 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bmrosen - I was bitten by the convertible bug back in 1994 when I drove out to Yosemite with a friend in his Miata, so when Mitsubishi announced that they'd finally be producing a convertible Eclipse, I rushed straight to my dealer. Several months (and 24...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Good things skip generations

Wed, 10 May 2000 23:33:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author bwong - I am currently the owner of a 96 Eclipse RS. I recently bought this vehicle in Feb. 2000. I have been dreaming of this car since it's intro with this body style in 1995. In anycase I bought this vehicle because I was able to scrounge up enough $$$...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: I hope you have towing benefits!

Sat, 6 May 2000 09:14:14 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author shuga4 - I was so excited to get my Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS convertible. I bought a 1996 model, black with a black top, chrome rims,the works. It was a beauty! I drove it all around town, proud of my new baby. About two months after I bought this dream...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 96 Eclipse RS

Wed, 5 Apr 2000 22:47:05 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author NULL45 - I bought this vehicle used in 1998. Its sporty and affordably priced...the Eclipse is the easiest car to "pimp out" and people do stare. the interior is small and its hard for large people to drive or even ride in.The back seat is almost...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: My Red Hot Eclipse

Thu, 9 Mar 2000 17:35:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author Sandy143T - I bought a red 1996 Eclipse almost 3 years ago and I have loved it ever since. I'm a 42 year old career-oriented woman and I'm reliving my teenage years with this dream car. Mine is bright red and has grey interior. It's the GS model also. I am...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Why not to buy the eclipse.

Sat, 5 Feb 2000 03:11:21 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author enwyse - When I first saw the Eclipse I was in love. A beautiful car, The outside is amazing. Nice contour and a smooth body. The inside was extremely comfortable in the front. Seats were good enough to sit in for hours. The back was a bit cramped but it was ok...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: A Great Car

Thu, 27 Jan 2000 16:55:51 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author NickArnold - The Mitsubishi Eclipse is the best sports car for your money. This car is very stylish and runs great. I have a 1996 RS and even after 3 1/2 years, this car still runs like new. It has great handling for all you adventrous drivers. The inside of the...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Affordable Sports Car

Tue, 28 Dec 1999 20:36:26 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author linksplayer - When I graduated from college I wanted to treat myself to a nice car. I loved the newly designed Eclipse and all it took was one test drive.

The difference between the GS and the GST was huge. The turbo (GST was my pick) 4 cylinder was so...

auto Make-1996 Mitsubishi Eclipse: Eclipse Spyder GS-T

Sun, 12 Dec 1999 15:01:48 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author bmelter - The Eclipse Spyder was the third convertible I have owned and the most fun of all three.

With rocket-fast acceleration and great styling, the Eclipse is just an all around great car.

I have about 57k miles on my Spyder and have had...