2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.40/5 Average
67 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Only trivial changes are in store for the 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Two new exterior colors (Titanium and Flash Blue) are added, as well as a Mitsubishi triple-diamond chrome badge. GS and GT models get illuminated vanity mirrors and a glovebox lamp as standard equipment.

Pros:
  • Distinctive styling, plenty of standard equipment, V6 power in GT trim.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • best car ever made - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    the nice handling and the beautiful pur this engine makes, makes it all that much better

  • FUN CAR - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    Fun car for everyday drivers, superb car for tuner culture, and im 32 and say this. One word underrated. Although its not quite built maybe as well as sturdy as some of the other front wheel drive semi sport cars out their, that people like to fix up now a-days. This is the closest thin stock that comes to a real sports car in its class. It looks awesome And has 200+hp stock you can work with in a 6 right off the bat. It plays the role of a sleek Italian look, instead of trying to be just another modern sedan. And beats all most of your local noise maker junkies out their stock.

  • great car - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    this car is great, from the sound system to the exterior looks of it its amazing. The comfort of the seats and riding in the car is awesome.

  • Good hybrid of old eclipse and 3000GT - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    This is a good strong vehicle with a low, wide sport stance. The handling is very good and nimble even above "driving" speeds. The interior is of intelligent design with only minor problems, like head room for those of us over 6 ft, which is compounded when you add the moonroof option. Economical with price and fuel, a good all around vehicle.

  • Eclipse GS - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    My 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse is tight, reliable, fun, easy to drive, has good fuel economy, a great warranty, and reasonable insurance rates. Its air conditioning runs cool, even here in Phoenix, Arizona. I have found that this car handles well in emergency situations.

  • 2002 Eclipse - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    I like this car. I also own a 2001 Honda Prelude and the Eclipse, while not as fast or sleek looking, is darn good. The V6 can almost keep up. The interior is nice and the body style is kind of muscly, which I like. My only complaints would be that the doors are very large and heavy and are always falling on me getting in and out. And there is absolutely no head room in the backseat. But then it is a hatchback.

  • It IS fun to drive - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    Although there are a lot of other eclipses on the road today, you can still turn heads with this car. Right out of the box it is fun to drive, but for "tuners" like myself, there are TONS of upgrade options. The only complaint I have is that some interior components are not of the highest quality, but the car makes up for it with the exterior style and fun factor when driving.

  • GREAT CAR BUT COULD BE BETTER!!! - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    I have had this car for almost 2 years now and have had no problems with it so far. Overall the car is awesome. Of course this car is like with everything, you could always make improvements.

  • MITSUBISHI ABSOLUTELY RULES THE ROAD - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    Just bought a 2003 eclipse GTS and it is truly the best car Ive ever purchased. PERIOD!!

  • Love love love this car - 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    Buy this car, you will not be disappointed! I owned mine for 5 years and sadly I was in an accident last night and it is totaled. I am so upset - I absolutely love this car. The turning radius is incredible, its so fun to drive, the sound system is great, the seats are comfy, the exterior is sleek, I could go on forever. Most importantly though - Ive had absolutely NO major problems with this car ever in 5 years. The radiator cracked about a year ago but I patched it and it was fine. It had 133,000 miles on it and still ran like a newbie. In my accident - the airbags deployed and saved my face. The damage is impressive - I expected so much worse. This car is built GREAT. RIP my dear.

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