Overview & Reviews

A new higher-performance Mitsubishi Eclipse joins the lineup for 2003. Dubbed the GTS, its 3.0-liter V6 has 10 more horses than the same engine found under the hood of the GT, and a number of luxury features justify its standing as the top Eclipse. A new front fascia along with revised front and rear light clusters round out the changes.

• Distinctive styling, plenty of standard equipment, V6 power in GT and GTS trim.

User Reviews:

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  Beneathe the Silver Lining - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By NJJ - March 29 - 10:00 am

  The new eclipse is a cloud of deceit without the silver lining. Coolant system with poor circulation, and very poor quality engine components. Wait until you go through a winter with snowy, salty roads and watch your engine compartment rust out. If you make it to 36,000 miles your transmission is likely to start giving coast down clunks and clicking noises. Poor quality rims dent easily on 2002 models. Intake and exhaust systems are inefficiently designed, negatively effecting performance. Beautiful car from the exterior, after a year looks like a rusty 78 Dodge Dart. Dealerships talk their way around fixing problems and the car still sells.

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  Good Car for 18000 - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By rustbucket - March 23 - 2:00 am

  This car took out my wifes new mustang gt on the highway in 3rd gear. If ur considering the mustang gt think again. After driving the mustang u will know just how good the gearing in the eclipse really is. This car is responsive on turns and doesnt slide easily. Drives well in the rain because of the front wheel drive. Not as much wheel tug as u would think on quick acceleration from stop. I would have like the mazda rx-8 but this car is the best price to car ratio and the monthly is not a mortgage payment.

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  03 RS Eclipse still running fine - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By mutt - March 4 - 12:46 am

  Its been a fun car with enough acceleration to drive however you want (manual transmission). With only a 4 banger, it gets almost "green car" gas mileage. A perfect blend of mpg and acceleration. When I test drove the automatic, it didnt respond how I wanted to drive. Its easy to work on, the spark plugs and oil changes are easy access. Its had 112,000 miles driven in about 5 years. No problems with regular maintrnance. Now if only my wife would learn to drive stick shift.

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  my first car - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By eclipze - January 1 - 4:50 am

  I got this car for my 16th birthday with 59,000 miles on it my mom drove it back from Pittsburgh to me about 2000 miles. Its baby blue v6 3.0 liter, has good power and I have 2 12 inch sub woofers in the trunk and even at the loudest the car doesnt rattle great car no problems at all with it.

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  Fun Car - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By CJ914 - December 21 - 2:00 am

  This is a fun car to drive and yes like others have said everyone wants to race you at red lights. The cup holders do suck! I shouldve got the manual trans but I like the auto stick. I dont use the auto much because it overshifts too much....you could be going 35mph and its in 4th gear. Overall its fun to drive and the speed does creep up on you. Sound system is really nice and love the six disc changer in the dash.

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  Driving Delight - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By PRC - November 21 - 10:00 am

  An outsatnding value... bought it for $20,400 and worth every penny. It has plenty of giddyup, corners extremely well and has the best body style of any car in its class. I drive 110 miles (round trip) to work each day and this car makes the trip enjoyable. Caution.... everyone wants to race you at every red light... and the car can creep up in speed without you noticing...

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  Bad Rear window glass! It will Blow out! - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By 1 Unhappy Customer - November 21 - 10:00 am

  Buyer Beware! The back glass in my 2003 Eclipse blew out due to a defected glass. The dealer and the manufacturer both refuses to replace it. The wonderful bumper to bumper warrenty is worthless!I had three experts all declare in writing the glass was defective from the factory and yet the dealer and manufacturer refuses to help me.I WILL NOT consider another purchase from them. Also before another person doesnt make the same mistake, I hope they will do a search on "MITSUBITSHI COMPLAINTS"and save themselves a lot of grief!

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  EXCELLENT sport coupe - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By eclipseGTS - November 15 - 2:00 am

  love the power of this car as well as the low end torque

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  Wind Noise, Wind Noise, Wind Noise!!! - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By kswnfrd - November 1 - 10:00 am

  The wind noise on both door seals as well as the hatchback is TERRIBLE!! The seals are poorly constructed and placed, and the overall door and hatchback seal is extremely poor. Also leaks water above the door windows when washed. Have been to dealer 3 times in 4 weeks, and was finall told it was a "design thing" and was normal for the 2002 and 03 Eclipses. Have also talked to other Eclipse owners with the same problem.

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  Never recd this many complements - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By MerleB - September 20 - 10:00 am

  I bought this vehicle partially based on the rather negative review by the Edmunds staff. Basically the stuff they didnt like is what drew me to the vehicle. We dont do much "canyon carving" in Michigan. My dealer had to go to Ohio to find a bright red GT for me, but it was well worth the wait as Ive never had a new car that received more raves from the onlookers. I do miss the 40 miles per gallon that our 98 Eclipse achieved, but that was a 4 cylinder.