The Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupe, now entering its third year of production, continues to see a steady rise in sales. One reason for this is obvious: The Eclipse's curvaceous good looks, reasonable price tag and impressive performance and handling make it a highly desirable choice. A bit less obvious, but still a factor, is that, currently, the only other front-wheel drive, two-door hatchbacks offering similar performance and value are the Volkswagen GTI, Hyundai Tiburon and MINI Cooper S, none of which can come close to matching the Eclipse's 263 horsepower. If you can live without a hatchback and the higher performance, the Chevrolet Cobalt Sport, Honda Civic Si and Ford Mustang V6 might also be worth a look.
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why ads?By Kent (GA) on Friday, August 05, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 49,500
overall rating 5 of 5rating detailsPros: "All listed in the features!"
Cons: "Doesn't come stock with AUX 3.5mm line-in or USB for Ipod... Otherwise, flawless."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"My first impressions were STUNNING! Since 2005 I've been driving generic mainstream sedans that I never really loved. I have the SE edition, 4 cylinder 263 HP Auto/Sport shift And I've been in love since the day I laid eyes on her... She's a real looker, and I mean that to the full extent of the meaning... The day of this review driving in to work I found myself up along side of the pool lane and to my surprised I noticed over my left shoulder a mini-van in the pool lane with a woman holding up her cell up to the window taking pictures or recording me! So, she's a real head turner."
9 people out of 9 found this review helpful
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By wheelman0_0 (AZ) on Friday, September 23, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 32,500
overall rating 5 of 5rating detailsPros: "Stylish, fun to drive, good gas milage"
Cons: "Rear seat for children ONLY, bad blind spot."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"This is my second Eclipse that i have owned. I love the reliability, and they are fun to drive. I have a GS 4 cylinder, and it still is zippy. I live is AZ and the sun is hitting the paint all day while I am at work, and the paint looks like it just came off the show room floor. My only iritation on this car is when backing out of an angled parking spot, you can't see if there is a car coming down the road/row. The rockford fosgate system is more then adiquate."
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By Mathew (Sanjose,CA.) on Tuesday, August 04, 2009
overall rating 5 of 5rating details
"These are very nice cars. and they are very sporty looking as well."
5 people out of 5 found this review helpful
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