Mits. Eclipse '98_Still a Good Buy???

[fodyv]

At ten years in existence, is it still practical and fulfilling to buy a secondhand Mits. Eclipse?

• Maintenance
• Reliability
• Parts
• Other concerns???

Pls. advise.

Cheers!

[ghosthunter]

At ten years in existence, is it still practical and fulfilling to buy a secondhand Mits. Eclipse?

• Maintenance
• Reliability
• Parts
• Other concerns???

Pls. advise.

Cheers!

Maintenance - since it's a ten year old car, the turbocharged engine will probably need some parts to be replaced now or soon. Depending on the previously owner, you might also want to have the auto tranny checked as well.

Parts - most of the parts are Galant (of the same year model) compatible like the suspension and some engine stuff.

Other concerns - fuel consumption. Unless you drive it lightly, it is a fuel guzzler. Rear seats aren't useful except for very short trips and as extra baggage space.

What is your goal with this car? If you are still single, I guess its ok IF fuel price is not a problem for you.

[fodyv]

Maintenance - since it's a ten year old car, the turbocharged engine will probably need some parts to be replaced now or soon. Depending on the previously owner, you might also want to have the auto tranny checked as well.

Parts - most of the parts are Galant (of the same year model) compatible like the suspension and some engine stuff.

Other concerns - fuel consumption. Unless you drive it lightly, it is a fuel guzzler. Rear seats aren't useful except for very short trips and as extra baggage space.

What is your goal with this car? If you are still single, I guess its ok IF fuel price is not a problem for you.

Ghosthunter, thanks for the info....quite more for the negative purchase compared to buying a brand new Jap car for a son, huh?

[ghosthunter]

Ghosthunter, thanks for the info....quite more for the negative purchase compared to buying a brand new Jap car for a son, huh?

Well, if you intend to use this as a personal week-end car, I can't blame you. Its really nice to drive a good looking and fast sporty car, even its ten years old.

Just be sure of what you are buying before you have paid for it. Repairs can get pretty expensive and might take a long time to fix if you have to wait for hard to find parts to replace.

The typical alternative for this car is the Nissan Silvia or the Nissan 200SX/240SX.

[fodyv]

Well, if you intend to use this as a personal week-end car, I can't blame you. Its really nice to drive a good looking and fast sporty car, even its ten years old.

Just be sure of what you are buying before you have paid for it. Repairs can get pretty expensive and might take a long time to fix if you have to wait for hard to find parts to replace.

The typical alternative for this car is the Nissan Silvia or the Nissan 200SX/240SX.

Ghosthunter, you're doing the Lord's work. At 500K + and your feedbacks, the '98 model is overpriced. Tagged at 300 - 350K would be more interesting, setting aside 250k for possible restoration. Thanks Bro!

[ceepawn]

At ten years in existence, is it still practical and fulfilling to buy a secondhand Mits. Eclipse?

• Maintenance
• Reliability
• Parts
• Other concerns???

Pls. advise.

Cheers!

I had an eclipse before and i can tell you it's a totally fun car. If you plan it as a spare car then it is all good but for it as a practical car then it is lacking on this department.

Maintenance - Fully synthetic oil change every 5k kms coupled with replacement of colder range spark plugs

reliability - The only thing I replaced on this car was the idle speed motor that keeps the idling constant. It seems that this is a problem with Mitsu cars in the 90's.

Parts - Plenty of brand new and surplus parts in Banawe, even online.

This car has plenty of potential and drives good in stock form. The only thing I did'nt like was the torque steer when I punch it WOT(wide open throttle) , this being a FWD car.

[niky]

If it's secondhand, I can think of quite a few things that you'll need to check... the water pump, the cooling system in general, the head gasket, the turbo, etcetera... if those are okay, any other issue is just a minor inconvenience.

[ghosthunter]

BTW, the car can be very thirsty if you like flooring the throttle often enough. Something to consider if this will be used often.

[melrome]

Pogi pa rin ang Eclipse

[fodyv]

Pogi pa rin ang Eclipse

Melrome, how true! That's exactly why i find it to be an interesting investment for a weekend car. My reservations are based on feedbacks that the mitsubishi engines don't endure the tropicality of the phil. climate. Thanks a lot!

[fodyv]

Niky, your inputs are well appreciated, thanks!

[JJB]

I had a 97 eclipse which was sold locally, 600 units only were released.
Was really a headturner esp with 18in mags, bigger muffler, kyb shocks, etc.
until the plastic parts broke, driver door handle, driver seat recline handle, glove box handle. sold it a few years after. the new owner told me that the transmission broke down after a year he bought it and cost 200K+!
Definitely it's a fun car to drive (esp when you're single), though mitsu quality is very poor IMO. Never bought a mitsu car from then on

[JJB]

I had a 97 eclipse which was sold locally, 600 units only were released.
Was really a headturner esp with 18in mags, bigger muffler, kyb shocks, etc.
until the plastic parts broke, driver door handle, driver seat recline handle, glove box handle. sold it a few years after. the new owner told me that the transmission broke down after a year he bought it and cost 200K+!
Definitely it's a fun car to drive (esp when you're single), though mitsu quality is very poor IMO. Never bought a mitsu car from then on

[fodyv]

I had a 97 eclipse which was sold locally, 600 units only were released.
Was really a headturner esp with 18in mags, bigger muffler, kyb shocks, etc.
until the plastic parts broke, driver door handle, driver seat recline handle, glove box handle. sold it a few years after. the new owner told me that the transmission broke down after a year he bought it and cost 200K+!
Definitely it's a fun car to drive (esp when you're single), though mitsu quality is very poor IMO. Never bought a mitsu car from then on

JJB, this definitely brings back the right senses into my head,....case closed no more 10-year old jalopies, go first time big time then, get the brand new one (as soon as the finances permits). I really appreciate this honest to goodness feedback---Thanks!

[fodyv]

Ceepawn, your inputs are very encouraging,....are you connected with mitsubishi??? Just kidding. Thanks mucho for the advise, makes me want to buy one, now.