2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse consumer reviews

Still turning heads after nearly 20 years. People often ask if I would sell it even though it's not for sale. The automated convertible top is easy (I have had others that were not), and low profile wheels are stylish and finding parking ANYWHERE is a breeze. My Toyota convertible was a 2-seater and having a back seat is amazingly convenient for a girls night out or just cruising. This car loves the sunshine but it has also seen some snow with no issues. Fun, fast, reliable and great gas mileage? This is the best car I've ever owned.

I had this car and sold it due to not needing a car. This car really never gave me any problems. She is super fast. I've owned many rides but this one is my top pick.

I currently own one of these cars, an 04 GS 5 spd manual, and have also had extensive experience driving an 01 GS auto, an 04 GS auto, and an 08 GS auto. I've quite impressively broken traffic laws on many occasions with the 2.4 liter I4. One thing to note is none of the cars I had access to were below 180k miles and the 01 made it to 260k with no major repairs before it was sold to a junkyard. These cars (and even more so the 2.4l engines) are insanely capable for the price point you can find them at, and with proper maintenance or even better, a passion for improvement, they will hold up to whatever you can throw at them and come back begging for more. If you take anything from this though, my main tip is to look a little harder for one with a 5 speed. It's the last and best of all that I've had access to.

i own two cars, a ‘12 mazda3 and an ‘04 eclipse GTS. one’s my commuter car. guess which. disregard the fact that i’m a 3G enthusiast — the GTS is absolutely incredible. bought it as a college graduation gift for myself, and so far it’s better than my degree. 210 horses at 5750 rpms. you’ll hit 80 before you can bat an eye, so be careful on those turns. even with some suspension issues (it’s 16 years old ... i mean, i recall my knees beginning to hurt then 🤔) it drives like a dream. people will make their opinions known that it’s an old car that’s nothing compared to today’s sports cars, but disregard them. this car is ridiculously powerful, incredibly light, and it owns the road no matter where you are. take good care of the baby and it’ll treat you right. the exterior is mean lookin’ and so so cool. comfortable to drive for hours on end, which you’ll want to do. interior stylings are majorly up-to-date, even by 2020 standards. if you’re an audiophile like me, get an aftermarket stereo ... or don’t. the engine is almost better than the tunes :) if you’ve been thinking about it, get this car. keep it as a second car if that’s sensible for you, or use it as your day-to-day. baby it. wash it every weekend. take care of that oil. take care of the suspension. super low maintenance if you’re good to it. drive it hard when you want. take it in the mountains and get it screaming at 100. the 24-valve 3.0L V6 is nothing to scoff at. you’ll be moving faster than you’ve ever moved, and you’ll love every minute.

Great buy,forced to sell,light weight and strong engine,super fast,easy to control,great around the corners,great miles per gallon , I really loved to use it in the highways it’s an airplane not a car

it’s not a super quick or comfortable car, but it’s so worth it for the money very easy to work on and quite reliable. parts are commonly available for cheap

I think everyone who owns one of these sports cars usually don't really take care of them, at least all the ones I've seen in my time but there are some goodies out there. If I had the money I would totally repair this car even though its not profitable at all.

My car was used purchased a 2004 Mitsubishi eclipse gts 24 value v6 5 speed manual transmission a month ago has 988000 miles nothing wrong with the car the handling breaking steering acceleration and rides like caddy even going 130 on the highway passing

yes this a great stock car but the aftermarket parts are cheap like the body kits from 200. to 1400 pretty much everything bolt on turbos that add 600hp i have a built buget of 8 of 10,000.dollars for mine if u r going do aftermarket parts type in parts for your eclipse dont worry they all same brand name the wrong website can coast u up to 800 or more the same part these car r really nice and fast with a Little money put in to them looks maybe one thing but always start with the motor and transmission build exhaust your that means pick your headers muffles and exhaust tip size then take the car with all that to a muffler shop then pick your pipe size and if dual exhaust system do it.The eclipse gts is a great all around and ride like caddy down the road even doing 130 mph but i do wish it was the spider gts v6 hard top loved that car if anyone needs help or questions email me

I bought my 04 Mitsubishi eclipse a little over 8 months ago, and in all honesty I LOVE IT. Every used car out there requires the average oil change and new pair of brakes, but beyond that my car runs like a champ! I have the spyder addition, and just replaced the top. I would personaly avoid a convertible version for the only reason that used convertibles require a brand new top. AN AMAZING FIRST CAR, AND MAYBE NEWER VERSION SECOND CAR. in addition this car is AMAZING at turns. Treat her like a BABY, and she'll treat you like ROYALTY.