1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder - My favorite car thus far
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder was my dream car and now I own one. I love being able to put the top down and drive feeling "free" when the weather is nice. The feeling the wind in your hair when you're going 110mph on the highway is exhilarating. Also, the females seem to love the car so I guess you could call it a "chick magnet." Every female I have told that I own this car has always either said, "I've always wanted one," or, "I've always wanted to ride in one." The engine comes in handy when driving around rude drivers that don't want you in front of them. The mini van next to you that won't let you over. He stands no chance. In 3 seconds you've sped up faster than he can go in a quicker time. It's so easy to merge. The car is quiet when compared to other sports cars and I enjoy tha... (more)
The Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder was my dream car and now I own one. I love being able to put the top down and drive feeling "free" when the weather is nice. The feeling the wind in your hair when you're going 110mph on the highway is exhilarating. Also, the females seem to love the car so I guess you could call it a "chick magnet." Every female I have told that I own this car has always either said, "I've always wanted one," or, "I've always wanted to ride in one." The engine comes in handy when driving around rude drivers that don't want you in front of them. The mini van next to you that won't let you over. He stands no chance. In 3 seconds you've sped up faster than he can go in a quicker time. It's so easy to merge. The car is quiet when compared to other sports cars and I enjoy that as well. The last thing I want to do is announce my presence unless it is with my awesome stereo. The car comes equipped with 6 Infinity speakers. They come in handy when the top is down because when you blast the stereo the sounds comes out crystal clear even when at a high level. The car handles turns like a dream as well. It hugs even the tightest turns at high speeds. When a sign says slow down to a certain speed to safely handle the turn I know that I can maintain a speed that's about 20mph high than the suggested limit without my tires loosing traction. My car has over 190,000 miles and still has the original engine and transmission.
I was dropping a friend off at his apartment in Atlanta at 10pm. I had the top down and it started to drizzle down rain while on the highway. So I was weaving in and out of traffic at speeds of 95+mph in order to get to my exit so I could put the car in park and put the roof up. It was so fun driving that fast and dodging other cars at night.
I was dropping a friend off at his apartment in Atlanta at 10pm. I had the top down and it started to drizzle down rain while on the highway. So I was weaving in and out of traffic at speeds of 95+mph in order to get to my exit so I could put the car in park and put the roof up. It was so fun driving that fast and dodging other cars at night.
1. Its sleek design makes heads turn to look
2. Its a convertible; enough said
3. The car is fast; top speed of 170mph
4. Comes with Infinity speakers installed
5. Quiet motor and muffler
6. Seems to be a "chick magnet"
7. Handles turns at high speeds great
8. Sits extremely low to the ground so speeds seem greater
9. Short car makes parking so much easier than larger vehicles
10. Not many people own the 1998 Eclipse Spyder so you stand out
11. The small interior helps the A/C work more efficiently
12. The small interior helps the heater work more efficiently
13. The large windshield enabl... (more)
1. Its sleek design makes heads turn to look
2. Its a convertible; enough said
3. The car is fast; top speed of 170mph
4. Comes with Infinity speakers installed
5. Quiet motor and muffler
6. Seems to be a "chick magnet"
7. Handles turns at high speeds great
8. Sits extremely low to the ground so speeds seem greater
9. Short car makes parking so much easier than larger vehicles
10. Not many people own the 1998 Eclipse Spyder so you stand out
11. The small interior helps the A/C work more efficiently
12. The small interior helps the heater work more efficiently
13. The large windshield enables more of the road to be viewed at one time
14. The horsepower makes it easy to weave in and out of traffic to get to your destination quicker
15. The car is equipped with 18" low profile tires for a sporty look
16. The all-leather interior makes for a comfortable ride
17. Original engine and transmission has lasted over 190,000 miles
1. Only gets about 22 miles per gallon of gasoline
2. Tall people have difficulty fitting inside of car
3. Trunk space is limited due to the convertible top storage space
4. Engine compartment is compacted which makes repairs difficult
5. Low profile tires mean that new tires cost more than average
6. If you use unleaded gasoline instead of premium gasoline the performance of the car is greatly reduced
7. The back seat is more of a bench than a seat; little to no leg room
8. If the leather interior is not taken care of and conditioned it will crack
9. The car uses a really small battery so... (more)
1. Only gets about 22 miles per gallon of gasoline
2. Tall people have difficulty fitting inside of car
3. Trunk space is limited due to the convertible top storage space
4. Engine compartment is compacted which makes repairs difficult
5. Low profile tires mean that new tires cost more than average
6. If you use unleaded gasoline instead of premium gasoline the performance of the car is greatly reduced
7. The back seat is more of a bench than a seat; little to no leg room
8. If the leather interior is not taken care of and conditioned it will crack
9. The car uses a really small battery so the dead of winter is tough on it; use it daily or it won't start
10. I was only able to find the automatic version so I miss the joys of shifting gears and coasting in neutral
11. When driving at high speeds the car seems to "eat" gas; 12 gallons won't get you as far as it would if you drove 55mph
12. Interior windows seem to fog up in the morning in spring and fall
13. Interior is extremely cold when it snows outside due to lack of completely being sealed off from the outside because of cloth top
14. The car is not meant for snow driving so traction is minimal
15. Car sits really low so you cannot see over vans and SUVs and such
16. A lot of other sports cars on the road want to race you ALL THE TIME
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder - Interesting ideas, poor execution.
I got this car roughly a year and a half ago. I have put about 25,000 miles on it, and I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. The car has lots of interesting features and quirks, which may be nice on other platforms, but for this vehicle, it feels like the perfect storm. The visibility is poor due to the convertible top taking up so much space, and the forward visibility is poor due to the increased A pillar size. This forces you to sit in a lid down position and is tiring when combined with the poor ride quality. It is very stiff and firm to drive, and every crack and stone in the road is felt in your lower back. The power train is nice, lots of power and plenty of room in the gears, but the weight of the car makes it dull and feel like a boat. The car is similar size to a small sedan b... (more)
I got this car roughly a year and a half ago. I have put about 25,000 miles on it, and I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. The car has lots of interesting features and quirks, which may be nice on other platforms, but for this vehicle, it feels like the perfect storm. The visibility is poor due to the convertible top taking up so much space, and the forward visibility is poor due to the increased A pillar size. This forces you to sit in a lid down position and is tiring when combined with the poor ride quality. It is very stiff and firm to drive, and every crack and stone in the road is felt in your lower back. The power train is nice, lots of power and plenty of room in the gears, but the weight of the car makes it dull and feel like a boat. The car is similar size to a small sedan but only two useable seats. The rear seats are tiny with no leg room. If you enjoy sitting on a wooden bench, then the backseat is for you. Trunk space is nonexistent due to the convertible top, and the depth isn't useful. Who would want to stack groceries on top of each other? Overall, the car has some nice features, but paired with this car, makes it very displeasing.
The tires spin easily, and in the rain, it can be fun to spin the tires at a light when first pulling away.
The tires spin easily, and in the rain, it can be fun to spin the tires at a light when first pulling away.
The power is decent, and the transmission is a smooth shifting one if you can drive a stick. The clutch is always bitey and aggressive. The front seats are both electric power, so that's also a plus. The convertible top folds quickly and hasn't leaked in over 88,000 miles.
The power is decent, and the transmission is a smooth shifting one if you can drive a stick. The clutch is always bitey and aggressive. The front seats are both electric power, so that's also a plus. The convertible top folds quickly and hasn't leaked in over 88,000 miles.
No visibility in the rear, and the front is limited by massive A pillars. The driving position is uncomfortable, and the suspension is very firm. The limited space and storage is an issue if you wish to use this as a daily driver.
No visibility in the rear, and the front is limited by massive A pillars. The driving position is uncomfortable, and the suspension is very firm. The limited space and storage is an issue if you wish to use this as a daily driver.
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder - Beautiful, practical, sporty
I love the beauty of the car, along with practical front-wheel drive for the snow. It fits my body like a glove and had some real pick up. Car has been real reliable and was not expensive to maintain until recently. Because the car is aging, maintenance and parts are expensive. Because of its age, the dealer is the best option for maintenance and repairs.
I love the beauty of the car, along with practical front-wheel drive for the snow. It fits my body like a glove and had some real pick up. Car has been real reliable and was not expensive to maintain until recently. Because the car is aging, maintenance and parts are expensive. Because of its age, the dealer is the best option for maintenance and repairs.
I love taking the car out with the top down around sunset to enjoy the cool breeze on my face.
I love taking the car out with the top down around sunset to enjoy the cool breeze on my face.
I love the bright, sporty color and the trim. I also love the quality manufacturing of the car. Car has great performance and pick up with its turbo engine. Car needed very little maintenance or repairs until recently.
I love the bright, sporty color and the trim. I also love the quality manufacturing of the car. Car has great performance and pick up with its turbo engine. Car needed very little maintenance or repairs until recently.
Car needs to take superior unleaded gas because of the turbo engine. Since the car is more than twenty years old, maintenance and repairs have become very expensive. Also because of the age, the car can only be maintained by the dealer or an expert repair shop.
Car needs to take superior unleaded gas because of the turbo engine. Since the car is more than twenty years old, maintenance and repairs have become very expensive. Also because of the age, the car can only be maintained by the dealer or an expert repair shop.
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