(9th of 9 vehicles)
Exotic-car looks, a price starting in the low $20,000 range, and a good warranty are among the biggest draws to the 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse. And though lower trim levels have only marginal power, the
If you want performance to match your budget sports car's looks, you'd be better off going with a rear-wheel-drive car like the BRZ, FR-S, Mazda Miata or Chevy Camaro, or an all-wheel-drive hot-hatch
The 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse is not a lightweight, flingable sports car, but it is still tuned well enough to have some fun on twisty back roads. Both the 4-cylinder and the 6-cylinder engine choices provide the kind of low-end torque needed to sprint across an intersection, though torque-steer is noticeable with the more powerful V6. A 5-speed manual transmission is only available in base forms of the coupe, and the only other transmission offered for 4-cylinder models is an automatic with the same number of gears – four – as the Ec
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Review this carBy the joyrider (SD) on Monday, May 06, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 35,000
overall rating 10 of 10rating detailsLikely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Great sports car, drives like a powerhouse, yet has the handling of a import. Very loud on the interstate but the pick up speed, the amazing interior and driving experience definitely make up for it."
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By Spydergirl (OH) on Thursday, May 02, 2013
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 60,000
overall rating 6 of 10rating detailsPros: "SO fun to drive, corners like on rails"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 6
"Love my Spyder Eclipse but it has a very bad blind spot. Really difficult to see on the left when the top is up. Beautiful copper color just sparkles in the sun."
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