Overview & Reviews

New for the 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse is the REMIX Edition that features a unique shift knob and steering wheel, leather front seating surfaces, a 210-watt Infinity stereo with six-disc CD changer, 16-inch alloy wheels, chrome exhaust tip, color-keyed door mirrors and REMIX Edition badges. The base RS model has been dropped for 2005.

• Comfortable ride quality, plenty of standard equipment, smooth V6 power in GT and GTS trim.

• Sloppy handling compared to its competitors, uninspired interior design, side airbags and antilock brakes are available only on the GTS model.

User Reviews:

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  Rocket #2 - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By tashaluv2 - August 8 - 8:08 pm

  Just bought the 05 last week it has the slap shifter its nice but our 98 is more fun,the downside is the Cost for basic Mait I Pd $260.00 for O2 sensors x 3 yep theres 3 & spark plugs & wires are gonna cost a bit & will be a job & Dealer charges 325.00 & Dont loose ur Keys esp the Spare ours came w 1 key & I was told 1 key was $300.00 but if U buy one online & only need Dealer to prog it cost is $50.00 Ouch I miss goin & havin one made for few bucks Geeze

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  2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By jim o - August 2 - 3:10 pm

  Okay - its only been 2 months but I also own a 2003 Maxima (Which I love) and this car rides BETTER and is more fun to drive! Not as quick but oh so close...Both cars have Goodyear Eagles. Unlike on the Maxima, they are very sticky on GTS- even in the rain. This is a tight car. It gets lots of compliments! Will post review after one year and winter in New York City. I Love this car so far. I intentionally purchased a 2005 model, the 2006 model looks too wierd for me.

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  We Love our Eclipse! - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Lindiglo - March 30 - 7:43 am

  We have only had our Eclipse since Feb 2005....so far we love it! We are in our 40s and this car has a way of making you feel 20 years younger. With the sunroof open, and the whole day ahead of us.......we are young again. Our Eclipse is Pearl White, and we put a black bra on the front, I truely think its the sharpest looking car in our city.

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  Great looking car - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By sader - January 27 - 10:00 am

  Was looking for a sporty looking (mid- life crises?) car and found it in the Mitsubishi Eclipse. Havent won the Powerball yet, so the Ferrari is still a dream. This car handles well with the rack & pinion steering and though it wont beat a vette off the line, it looks like it could.

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  2005 Eclipse GTS Coupe - 5 Speed - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Adam - January 6 - 1:53 am

  I am very pleased with my Eclipse. Though, this is the second one Ive owned since 2001. The car extremey fun to drive and not something that becomes burdensome after a short while. The leather seating is comfortable, and the interior is roomy enough for the driver and passenger. I dont consider this car a true "Sports Car" by definition, but I would call it a "Sporty" vehicle. It has enough power and torque to get you where youre going as fast as you want, but dont expect to race your neighbors flashy Nissan 350Z. Mitsubishi has definately upped their build quality since the 90s. This Eclipse feels solid and is extremely reliable. The clutch on the 5-speed models is very forgiving and easy to drive.

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  I love my eclipse - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Lauren Ciaccio - June 18 - 7:13 pm

  I just recently brought a 2005 Eclipse and I love everything about it. There is not another vecile in this class that I would rather have.

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  Bad Paint Job - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Chinpaint - October 25 - 5:16 pm

  Overall the car is a good car. It looks good and handles good. I have had no problems with either the engine or drive train. My three negatives, one because of space available between the seat, roof and steering wheel it can be a little difficult for driver to enter. Second engineering design has turn signal blocked by steering wheel.(move light or change steering wheel design). Last this summer two bad paint spots appeared. One between sun roof and back window, the second between trunk and rear window.

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  Awesome! - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Jessica - November 27 - 11:03 am

  My experience is great. This is my first car and its a 97. I love it , the way it drives ad accelerates and stuff like that. Its awsome, I wouldnt change it for anything esle.

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  Remix edition - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By lisa - August 21 - 8:20 am

  This is my 2nd Eclipse and is the Remix Edition. Eclipses handle very well, are quick, reliable and fun to drive. Drove the first one 150K+ miles/9 years. It never left me stranded. The 2005 seems even better built and the warranty is excellent. The remix edition came with a great option package for the money. Anyone buying an Eclipse wont be disappointed. For a female driver it is a perfect comfort fit size wise. The interior seems to be better put together than the previous body style was. Buyers should understand that with any Eclipse, they will have to handle the scheduled maintenance/parts replacement tasks very responsibly or the car definitely lets you know its time.

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  Love my car - 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse
  By Kim - July 4 - 5:23 pm

  Im a women in my late 40s and this is the first car I ever got to pick out brand new and buy just because I liked it. Ive had it now over two years and I love it. I still smile every time I see it in the driveway. It runs great and is very fun to drive. My only complaint is that shortly after I bought it, I bumped into a pole (too low to see at my sons baseball field) and it creased the bumper. I thought for a hit that light, it should have not shown any damage but it did. So I think the body is not very forgiving. Still wouldnt want anything else, its a fun car.