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  • 3dr Cpe Base Manual
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    $13,830
    22 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 3dr Cpe Base Auto
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    $14,510
    21 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 3dr Cpe RS Manual
    Starts at
    $15,140
    22 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 3dr Cpe RS Auto
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    $15,830
    21 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 3dr Cpe GS Manual
    Starts at
    $17,550
    22 City / 33 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 3dr Cpe GS Auto
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    $18,240
    21 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2dr Conv Spyder GS Manual
    Starts at
    $19,940
    22 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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  • 2dr Conv Spyder GS Auto
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    $20,650
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 3dr Cpe GS-T Turbo Manual
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    $21,190
    21 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Gas I4
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  • 3dr Cpe GS-T Turbo Auto
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    $22,020
    21 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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  • 3dr Cpe GSX Turbo Manual AWD
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    $23,220
    21 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    All Wheel Drive
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  • 2dr Conv Spyder GS-T Turbo Manual
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    $25,780
    21 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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    Front Wheel Drive
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  • 2dr Conv Spyder GS-T Turbo Auto
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    $26,630
    21 City / 26 Hwy
    MPG
    5
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Expert 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse review

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There are two ways to look at the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX coupe.

The first is with lust — hip little car, date magnet, cool wheels, that sort of thing.

The second is with buyer’s remorse, as in: “Geez, wish I had the extra bucks to get a BMW Z3, Porsche 986 Boxster or Mercedes-Benz SLK.”

The Eclipse GSX and its German rivals live in the same pocket-rocket town. But the Eclipse comes from the poorer, wannabe side of the tracks.

Ditto the Mazda Miata, Toyota Celica, Honda Prelude, Acura Integra and Nissan 240 SX coupes — all hot little sportsters, all lots of fun, all discernibly wanting when compared with the German competition. Which is ironic.

Japanese models such as the Miata, Eclipse and Prelude rekindled America’s passion for small, affordable, high-performance coupes. The Germans were barely visible in that market several years ago.

Then BMW came along with its fabulous little 1.9-liter Z3, “affordable” by BMW standards at $29,425 a pop. Mercedes-Benzlater rolled in with its splendiferous SLK coupe, and Porsche showed up with its kick-butt 986 Boxster — both for around $40,000 and both “affordable” by Mercedes-Benz and Porsche standards.

The effect, if you’re the owner of this week’s tested Eclipse GSX, is like living in a middle-income community that suddenly has started sprouting luxury homes. You love your house, but when you take a walk around the block and see a galumptious $600,000 home sitting within view of your $250,000 abode, you start wondering about what you could have had if you had been a bit richer, or if you had handled your money a little differently.

Background: For people bereft of envy, for those who just want a tiny car that can run like heck, the Eclipse fits the bill — which can reach BMW and Mercedes-Benz proportions depending on the model and equipment chosen.

There are six versions of the Eclipse — the RS, GS, GS-T and GSX hard-top coupes, and the Eclipse Spyder GS and GS-T convertibles. That’s a lot of samples of what essentially is a niche vehicle. But Mitsubishi figures that the pocket-rocket market is big enough to capture buyers at a variety of price points, and it wants to net as many as possible.

The tested GSX is the all-wheel-drive iteration of the Eclipse, which means that it is the most versatile of the lot. The thing runs and corners like a demon on wet and dry roads. It has an overall nice feel at speed. But “overall” does not include shifting feel, which is choppy, to put it mildly.

The GSX’s engine, shared with the GS-T, is a rascal. It’s a turbocharged, two-liter, inline four-cylinder job rated 210 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, with torque rated 214 pound-feet at 3,000 rpm with standard five-speed manual transmission.

The optional, electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission reduces horsepower on the GSX/GS-T engine to 205 at 6,000 rpm, and changes torque to 220 pound-feet at 3,000 rpm. Lesser Eclipse models get a non-turbo, 1 40-horsepowerversion of that engine.

The Eclipse GSX comes with lots of standard equipment, including air conditioner, cruise control, power door locks and windows, chromed dual exhaust pipes, dual front air bags, four-wheel disc brakes and 17-inch radial all-weather tires.

But you can still slip into Option Hell with this one, even for items that shouldn’t be optional — such as the anti-lock brakes. And there are other options that you simply should eschew, such as Mitsubishi’s version of leather seats, which are so lacking in suppleness, they seem to be crafted from the skin of a malnourished cow.

’97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

Complaints: Useless rear seats. Problematic exit-entry in rear. Optional, high-rise rear deck spoiler looks silly and interferes with rear vision while contributing nothing to the drivability of the car.

Praise: With the exception of shifting feel, the car is lots of fun to drive. So much fun, in fact, you could be seduced into ignori g its not able shortcomings. Excellent overall assembly quality.

Head-turning quotient: Split decision. Those who love it really love it; and those who hate it, who find it somewhat adolescent, hate it with a passion. I vote with the lovers on this one. The Eclipse GSX’s aggressive bubble styling is funky.

Mileage: About 23 miles per gallon (16.9-gallon tank, estimated 380-mile range on usable volume of recommended premium unleaded), combined city-highway, running with one to three occupants and light cargo (which is about all you can carry in a 5.1-cubic-foot trunk).

Sound system: Eight-speaker AM/FMstereo radio and console-mounted, single-disc CD changer with an optional trunk-mounted, remote control 10-disc CD changer. By Mitsubishi. Boss boogie.

Price: Base price on Eclipse GSX is $23,220.Dealer invoice on base model is $19,963. Price as tested is $25,546, including $1,906 in options (rear spoiler, 10-disc CD changer, anti-lock brakes, limited-slip differential and keyless entry system), and a $420 destination charge. Alaska pays $540 in destination charges.

Purse-strings note: This is a total “want” car, which means that the final price can depend on how much you want it and the dealer’s eagerness to sell it. The car is surrounded by competitors. Shop and compare.

1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse review: Our expert's take
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There are two ways to look at the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX coupe.

The first is with lust — hip little car, date magnet, cool wheels, that sort of thing.

The second is with buyer’s remorse, as in: “Geez, wish I had the extra bucks to get a BMW Z3, Porsche 986 Boxster or Mercedes-Benz SLK.”

The Eclipse GSX and its German rivals live in the same pocket-rocket town. But the Eclipse comes from the poorer, wannabe side of the tracks.

Ditto the Mazda Miata, Toyota Celica, Honda Prelude, Acura Integra and Nissan 240 SX coupes — all hot little sportsters, all lots of fun, all discernibly wanting when compared with the German competition. Which is ironic.

Japanese models such as the Miata, Eclipse and Prelude rekindled America’s passion for small, affordable, high-performance coupes. The Germans were barely visible in that market several years ago.

Then BMW came along with its fabulous little 1.9-liter Z3, “affordable” by BMW standards at $29,425 a pop. Mercedes-Benzlater rolled in with its splendiferous SLK coupe, and Porsche showed up with its kick-butt 986 Boxster — both for around $40,000 and both “affordable” by Mercedes-Benz and Porsche standards.

The effect, if you’re the owner of this week’s tested Eclipse GSX, is like living in a middle-income community that suddenly has started sprouting luxury homes. You love your house, but when you take a walk around the block and see a galumptious $600,000 home sitting within view of your $250,000 abode, you start wondering about what you could have had if you had been a bit richer, or if you had handled your money a little differently.

Background: For people bereft of envy, for those who just want a tiny car that can run like heck, the Eclipse fits the bill — which can reach BMW and Mercedes-Benz proportions depending on the model and equipment chosen.

There are six versions of the Eclipse — the RS, GS, GS-T and GSX hard-top coupes, and the Eclipse Spyder GS and GS-T convertibles. That’s a lot of samples of what essentially is a niche vehicle. But Mitsubishi figures that the pocket-rocket market is big enough to capture buyers at a variety of price points, and it wants to net as many as possible.

The tested GSX is the all-wheel-drive iteration of the Eclipse, which means that it is the most versatile of the lot. The thing runs and corners like a demon on wet and dry roads. It has an overall nice feel at speed. But “overall” does not include shifting feel, which is choppy, to put it mildly.

The GSX’s engine, shared with the GS-T, is a rascal. It’s a turbocharged, two-liter, inline four-cylinder job rated 210 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, with torque rated 214 pound-feet at 3,000 rpm with standard five-speed manual transmission.

The optional, electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission reduces horsepower on the GSX/GS-T engine to 205 at 6,000 rpm, and changes torque to 220 pound-feet at 3,000 rpm. Lesser Eclipse models get a non-turbo, 1 40-horsepowerversion of that engine.

The Eclipse GSX comes with lots of standard equipment, including air conditioner, cruise control, power door locks and windows, chromed dual exhaust pipes, dual front air bags, four-wheel disc brakes and 17-inch radial all-weather tires.

But you can still slip into Option Hell with this one, even for items that shouldn’t be optional — such as the anti-lock brakes. And there are other options that you simply should eschew, such as Mitsubishi’s version of leather seats, which are so lacking in suppleness, they seem to be crafted from the skin of a malnourished cow.

’97 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX

Complaints: Useless rear seats. Problematic exit-entry in rear. Optional, high-rise rear deck spoiler looks silly and interferes with rear vision while contributing nothing to the drivability of the car.

Praise: With the exception of shifting feel, the car is lots of fun to drive. So much fun, in fact, you could be seduced into ignori g its not able shortcomings. Excellent overall assembly quality.

Head-turning quotient: Split decision. Those who love it really love it; and those who hate it, who find it somewhat adolescent, hate it with a passion. I vote with the lovers on this one. The Eclipse GSX’s aggressive bubble styling is funky.

Mileage: About 23 miles per gallon (16.9-gallon tank, estimated 380-mile range on usable volume of recommended premium unleaded), combined city-highway, running with one to three occupants and light cargo (which is about all you can carry in a 5.1-cubic-foot trunk).

Sound system: Eight-speaker AM/FMstereo radio and console-mounted, single-disc CD changer with an optional trunk-mounted, remote control 10-disc CD changer. By Mitsubishi. Boss boogie.

Price: Base price on Eclipse GSX is $23,220.Dealer invoice on base model is $19,963. Price as tested is $25,546, including $1,906 in options (rear spoiler, 10-disc CD changer, anti-lock brakes, limited-slip differential and keyless entry system), and a $420 destination charge. Alaska pays $540 in destination charges.

Purse-strings note: This is a total “want” car, which means that the final price can depend on how much you want it and the dealer’s eagerness to sell it. The car is surrounded by competitors. Shop and compare.

Safety review

Based on the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
4/5
Frontal passenger
4/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
7 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
Less than 5 years / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
Remainder of original 5 years / 60,000 miles
Dealer certification
123-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

3.9 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
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Comfort 3.4
Interior 3.7
Performance 4.4
Value 4.1
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 3.5

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  • Great Car

    I bought my 1997 eclipse rs in 2004 for $4,000. It had 117,000 miles on it when I bought it and 240,000 miles on it when I sold it in 2011. It got GREAT gas mileage and never failed to let me down. I used to drive the heck out of this car! Only after about 200,00 miles is when it started having a few issues. Still, I had only put about $1,500 in repairs to it all total. I had never thought about buying a Mitsu before, but now i would buy another one again in a heartbeat! The only reason why i sold it is because I had a child.. if your thinking about getting an eclipse.. go for it!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Most Reliable And Fun Car I've Owned

    I'm a second owner of this same car with the only difference being mine is manual 5 spd. with leather interior and seats. I've owned mine since 2003, and to date I've only had to replace the fuel pump, battery and a couple hoses. I do maintain it well. It had 72,000 original miles when I bought it and it just now hit 150,000. With ultra performance tires this car handles like a dream. Directional tread Hankook tires truly have helped with hydroplane issues which I had in the beginning. The inifinity stereo system has been a big plus. Sunroof/Moonroof hasn't ever leaked. The clear coat is just now wearing off exterior and I am planning to repaint this rare gem soon. Going back with the original Serano Red paint. I have had to replace the driver side exterior door handle twice, but overall it's been an excellent car, and a fun to drive 5 spd. on those curvey, mountainous roads. Mine averages about 32-34 on highway and about 30 in the city. : )
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Good lil car

    I've owned my 97 eclipse for awhile now and it has never let me down love the exterior of the car I put projector headlights on it and also a few other things as well. I don't really like the automatic transmission that comes with the car but The 5 speed manual is amazing to drive the only problem about the 5 speed transmission is that is only 5 speed! The car feels like it needs another gear and you can feel it when you drive it on the freeway. So that one downside the other downside is it dose not have a lot of room space inside the car. But besides that it has never broken down on me and I drive about 60 miles every day with that car my car has about 142,000 miles and still has lots of power can see this car lasting over 200k miles but I probable won't get that far since the interior is just a lil too small for me.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • i have a use 1997 mitsubishi eclipse its the best

    ita the best car i had good in gas great performance i recommend any one how want a low price sport car to buy one i am so happy with mine
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • What a first car

    I bought a '97 Eclipse from a friend of mine in my senior year of high school in 2000. It was red, had about 65,000 miles on it, and a small ding in the driver's door. I took that car on a road trip that summer with my best friend, and found it much more reliable than I would have expected from an Eclipse. However, after about my second year of owning this car, it started to develop problems, such as the engine would overheat, the material on the seats wearing down, and a myriad of small issues of the like. I finally traded it in in 2003 for a 2002 Pontiac Firebird. As much as i loved my new car, I still missed that old Eclipse, and I'm currently saving some money to try to find one that's in good condition to get that feel back that I got during that first summer with it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS convertible

    I purchased a used 1997 Eclipse GS Spyder back in '01 and drove it for a couple of years. To be frank, it was the worst car I've ever had the misfortune to own. It's a gorgeous car. I still consider it to be one of the most attractive cars ever, but I'd never own another GS. For starters, the 4G64 2.4L engine was garbage. It only produced about 140 HP, which wasn't enough to move in a spirited fashion. It also came with a lousy automatic ... both the engine and transmission failed catastrophically at different times before reaching 70k miles. I'd believe the previous owner might have damaged it by overrevving, but that's tough to do with an automatic transmission. Other than that it has rear drum brakes and a leaky convertible top. The body cladding fell off the driver's side. It seems very cheaply made and has turned me off from Mitsubishi forever ... unless I could find a good 2nd gen eclipse GSX. Did I mention that I thought it was a gorgeous car? The turbo engine and manual transmission would make it a different car and likely more reliable.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Best performance

    I've had two eclipse spyders, my first was a 96 GS, my current is a 97 GS-T. I bought it from an older couple that has kept it in a garage for a few years now and they bought the eclipse brand new in 1997, original owners. When I bought the car it held up to a 3 hour drive home, and ofcourse after that I did the maintenance(fluids, belts) and now its running top shape. Currently I'm modding up the engine. The car has been reliable even when driven full throttle. Excellent car by mitsubishi just as any of their performance cars.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • never runs

    I own a 97 gst and within the first hour of owning i had a rod knock and headgasket blow. I didnt even get to get up to any kind of speed or anything. I found this out to be crankwalk ( anyone looking to buy a gst or gsx should research this first!) I have purchased a new motor , but built it this time around with a 6 bolt from an earlier model turbo eclipse. I have goen through several alternators and a starter. Broken 2 axles and the A/c only worked for a month. Maybe my car is the christine , but it always needs some kind of attention to run right. Dont get me wrong its a blast to drive especially now that i have right around 320hp it just needs alot of attention and keep up with maintence! Do NOT buy one unless you have it checked out by a mechanic first would be my suggestion.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Excellent Car, GS Spyder

    This was the best car I have ever owned, and I really regret selling it. Excellent gas mileage for the performance. The exterior design was far ahead of its time, if they brought it back it would put Mitsubishi sales above Toyota's for sure. The interior wasn't comfortable, but the feeling of the components and the placement provide an awesome driving experience. The only problem that I had was the top leaked when the roof became saturated. It was the original roof and the car was ten years old. I would suggest this car to everyone who wants to enjoy driving. It really does make "just getting around" very exciting.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Don't buy one in black!!!

    Ok... So I have no paint on my roof and surfaces on the body where there are suspension points meeting the skin surface. Bought it for 1.9K as a NE car with 140K on it. Be ready to repaint any car originally shot in Black, I here this is a "common" complaint.. Otherwise: I own a '97 RS(420a+Auto+Baseinterior): I LOVE driving it. Nothing better than driving a SLOW car FAST. The 420a is sufficient (especially w/. manual) but the 4G63 is preferable for performance. Currently have 190K on odmtr, feed it a supplemnt of STP oil treatment w./ oil change. Regular maintenance and it's TONS of fun to take around corners. Spend money on tires, and motor mounts, Then beat the crud outta them!!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 2.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Have had no major mechnical problems

    I have owned my eclipse since 97 and have had no major problems other then routine maintenance. I think the weakest part of the vehicle would be the comfort, however it is a small sporty car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most compliments of any car I've owned

    Although the GS is not as fast off the line as the turbo GS-T, the car is quick and fast from 3rd gear on up. A beautiful car, this design is considered the best-looking Eclipse/Spyder, many owners preferring its look over the 99s and newer models. Excellent handling on turns, including taking highway ramps at speed, she also passes nimbly on the highway. Great security features allow you to park the car with the top down and still have the trunk and glove compartment secure. Electric motor on the ragtop opens and closes easily with no fuss. Great performance and styling combined with very economical gas mileage. Just a fun car that gets loads of admiring compliments.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse is available in 5 trim levels:

  • Base (2 styles)
  • GS (4 styles)
  • GS-T (4 styles)
  • GSX (1 style)
  • RS (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse offers up to 22 MPG in city driving and 33 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

The 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse has an average reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse owners.

Is the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse a good Coupe?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse. 85.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.9 / 5
Based on 14 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.4
  • Interior: 3.7
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.1
  • Exterior: 5.0
  • Reliability: 3.5
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