2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse consumer reviews

The interior is useless as a family car. Rip the back seats out, and just take the added trunk space. Performance wise, this model of GT is the fastest Eclipse to ever leave the factory, and in the GS form, turbos are easily installed on the 4G69; the big block of the 4G6# motor world, with the best flowing head of the series (sorry evo owners!). On an OEM evo intake manifold, it'll make peak power at 7200rpm, so it's a very happy motor to rev, with about a limit of 8200rpm on the stock valvetrain. Comfort wise, it's very nice on stock suspension without much float. Driving wise, in its stock form it's not as locked down as other sports cars, eg, Audi TT. Though that can be changed with fresh poly motor mounts, and stiffer sway bars or springs. Looks wise, it's bubbly. But once lowered a couple inches, it's there with the looks of a Porsche Reliability wise, with aggressive track use and 200,000 on the body (70,000 with me) total, 3 of the 4 wheel bearings are OEM, 2 sway bar end links had to be changed, and otherwise it has just been standard maintenance required. Keep in mind, the car is a GS running 500hp on a stock transmission, upgraded motor, and custom turbo setup. So when at the track, it sees far more abuse than a stock one ever would. For your typically daily driven car, it's fantastic. Commonly they last over 400,000km, but the main killer is the timing system. The timing belt AND balance shaft belt MUST be changed every 160,000km

Very good car. Powerfull and reliable. The design is awesome. I really recommend this car cuz the brand is pretty good also. Sport car I like sunroof and confortable design.

This car has always been reliable I love it and will miss it ! The only thing the car doesn’t have is A/C . Runs great the heat works , sunroof works .

This car is fun, great looking, fast and everyone loves it. It has a great sound system, sun roof and I have had a great time. I wish it wouldnt get old so I could continue to drive it. I can even haul wood because the back seat folds down! It's a little difficult for kids but honestly not terrible as I have a full sized car seat in it right now. I wish they still made them as I'd buy a new one.

I bought this as a summer car to save a little money on gas (daily driver has been a full size truck so far) and have something that was fun to drive. I love the manual transmission and the interior styling on the GT looks amazing! I would definitely recommend this car to anyone looking for a fun, affordable sports car.

I am on my 3rd 4th gen Eclipse. I had a daily driver GS that I miss to this day. 125,000 miles without issue. I now have a GT-P Spyder and a GT-P Coupe. Both cars are eye candy and have plenty of power. These cars are very well balanced in all aspects. I also own a 700 horsepower Corvette and I enjoy the more balanced feel of my GT-P's more most of the time. Opt for the GT is possible. Otherwise mod the GS and it's tons of fun too. My car was the perfect commuter and ate up the snow with snow tires on it. I don't drive my GT-P's in the snow but I'm sure they are just as good. If you want a beautiful and reliable car that is not made from a cookie cutter design, get one of these. Lots of looks, questions and compliments. Especially with a nice set of wheels and a sparkling rave red paint job !

got plenty of power from the 6 cyc...especially with manual 6 speed trans....good road handling ....quiet ride for a sports coupe...plenty of trunk space and a decent sounding CD/radio

This car has a lot of horsepower and will get you where you need to go in a hurry. Some maintenance issues but overall a good car

This car is everything I wanted my dream car to be and more, its beautiful and catches the eyes of young and old alike, in a mans world this car gives a lady the power.

The car got me to and from work and school never had any issues with it. Overall it?s a great little car to cruise around in, and the car is built for comfort