Overview & Reviews

The 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse, based on the Galant sedan platform, was redesigned inside and out last year, and embodies a youthful image and providing a sporty drive. The new year for the Eclipse sees a standard spoiler, tether anchors for child seats and meets LEV emissions standards.

• Bigger engines, intriguing styling, newfound refinement.

• Lots of road noise, low-grade materials, no turbo motor, no all-wheel drive, no ABS on RS and GS.

User Reviews:

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  Hard to Eclipse an Eclipse - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Bradleyc - October 30 - 4:43 am

  This is an all around fun GT car. No, its not a "sports car" like a Porsche, its a GT car like a Lancia or Alpha Romeo. The car has excellent pick up and good cornering. The car can be pushed much harder than most drivers realize. As such, early body roll halts at .7 Gs and then you can really feel the car dig in. The torque band is very broad, but if you push the revs a little bit (4200 RPMs) the car definitely takes off.

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  Great car, but do your homework. - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Slowrider - October 19 - 10:23 pm

  This is not a car for beginners and shorter folks. The gas mileage is decent usually 20-25 mpg, if you want v6 power you get v6 mileage. Make sure you understand repair cost if you decide to purchase this car for the long run. For instance timing belt is usually $300-500 depending on where you get it done and the MAF sensor is between $110-625 depending on where you go. It does take time to get used to seeing properly. If you are a good driver itll take about a week. The car does understeer and takes some time to get use to but it can take bumps and bad roads fairly well.

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  Great - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By michaelpaeltz07 - July 27 - 2:20 pm

  Great car, amazing. This car is a sure fit for anyone. The car is nice, but not that spacious. But it makes up for it in performance.

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  Nice Car - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Mitsuguy - July 21 - 2:00 am

  I own a 2001 GT with a 5 speed. I have had no problems with the car other than the sunroof shaking when it opens. This is a common problem that I will get taken care of. The engine is the cars best feature; silky smooth with respectable torque. Build quality is decent and have not had any problems with the paint so far. The back seats are extremely cramped, really only suited for small kids. Good value for the money but can be pricey if you get all the options. Gas mileage averages 26 mpg with a high of 30 mpg on trips driving the speed limit.

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  An underestimated beauty - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By gt_turbo - April 24 - 6:16 am

  I bought this car when I graduated high school, and have loved every minute of it! The aggressive stance and throaty exhaust note were two of the first things that attracted me to it. That, and all the looks I got from people when I would pull up to a store. Now while I have added to it (custom cold air intake, short throw shift kit, lowering kit, custom cat- back exhaust, and after market wheels and tires) the car has needed little work to make it a blast to drive.

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  Sporty performance, really fun to drive - 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By dfk - February 28 - 10:00 am

  For the money, the Mitsubishi Eclipse GT is it. The style, the washboard ribbed doors make the Eclipse a stand out attraction. Moreover, the throaty engine and and the feel of the acceleration make this car a pleasure to drive. Driving this car down to the Maryland shore and riding the Coastal Highway with the moonroof open, was the turning point that proved to me that this car was indeed, a sporty touring machine.