5 Star Reviews for 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.52/5 Average
187 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

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.

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

User Reviews:

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  • Good, solid car & looks and drives great - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    I just got the GTS, 5-speed about 2 months ago. A little late maybe. But its what I could afford. I think this car is very solid and runs great. As long as you keep up on your oil changes, and put premium in it like the owners manual suggests. The first thing I noticed because I immediately drove it on the highway was it takes a while to find a comfortable adjustment on your seat in conjunction with using the clutch as well as sitting for prolonged periods of times. My back hurt for about a week in beginning to drive it. Its fast though, for sure. This car packs a punch! I havent had it long enough to really even encounter mechanical problems... *knock on wood*.

  • My Titanium Dream! - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    I purchased my car on April 30th 2003. I had many problems with the dealership in finalizing the purchase but when I finally got my car it was suddenly all worth it! I have had no problems with it so far (knock on wood). Everyone I know absolutly adores it! The only complaint I have got is from my basketball playing friends, "there is not enough head & leg room in the backseat"!

  • exciting drive - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    my mitsu is titanium w/sunroof and infinity sound which i find to be ok. i get lots of stares because this car just plain looks bad ass. and it is if you can handle a clutch and shifter in a racer fashion . i can rip a 7 second 0-60 and 15.2 1/4 mile. however i wish mitsu would have distanced itself from other cars of this type by offering a 230 hp, 235 lb.ft torque engine. it would have been the smart thing to do in order to draw people away from competitors such as acura and toyota.

  • what a blast - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    a truly great car to drive. its the best handling car ive ever driven.

  • Best car Ive driven so far! - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    So far it drives wonderful.I never thought that I will like this car so much.I love to drive it every where.I turn heads when Im driving down the street.I love it!

  • Powerful, comfortable, and reliable! - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    I was trying to decide between this car and the Acura RSX (not the Type S). But for the same price, I felt I got a little more style, 40 additional horses, a wider selection in color and a reliable car that I can trust as much as the Acura.

  • eclipse gt - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    i have driven the rest and i picked the best,i tested the celica gts,acura rsx,sentra vspec,tiburon tuscani,and a miata,as far as i am concerned the eclipse is the best bang for your buck

  • Attention getter - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    My car prior to this was a 95 Saturn sc so you can imagine the power jump. Since then I have done little things to mod it; intake, headers, and ground effects for a clean look and it has been nothing but easy to work with. Two other buddies and I took it to fl from wi and we averaged 35 mpg, the person in the back had to suffer but it made for a very successful spring break. Now it has about 70,000 and there has not been a problem with it yet! Also I have always owned manuals all of my life and this one has a weird gear set up which makes shifting from 1st gear to second gear hard for a smooth ride but I still have had no complaints haha.

  • Zoom Zoom This - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    Drove to the dealership with no intentions of buying a car, but after the test drive there was no way i was leaving that dealership without that car. We sat down and talked the numbers over the price was right and i drove it off the lot.

  • Won Me Over - 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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    I really did like the Eclipse because of the lack of power compared to others in its class. The new GTS changed my perception. The extra 10 horses makes all the difference in the world. The car is fun to drive and the leather interior is much improved over other models. Its very quick off the line and has solid handeling.

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