Are 1995–1999 (2G) Mitsubishi Eclipse Reliable? Options

[ilmatic]

my buddy is trying to get one for his first car and im not in any way a car expert

[Supersprynt]

They aren't known for it, no.

[Remy]

My buddy owned a 99 spyder went through 3 motors and 2 trannys in a year and his was n/a I hear their good track cars (GS-T,GSX) but don't use them as a DD.

[Keiri]

My best friend's husband has a '99 GSX and has been pouring money, sweat, and blood into it since he bought it...they have two other vehicles that they DD if that tells you anything.

They're great project cars but if you don't maintain them well or start modding them be prepared to be stranded a lot.

This post has been edited by Keiri: Jul 10, 2010 - 9:50 PM

[Johnnyny]

My buddy owned a 99 spyder went through 3 motors and 2 trannys in a year and his was n/a I hear their good track cars (GS-T,GSX) but don't use them as a DD.

crank walk

[ilmatic]

what is a good reliable alternative?

[cheela]

how about the 94-99 Celicas?

[Bitter]

they're as reliable as the person who owns them makes them. I've seen 2G's with well over 100k miles that drove fine, I've seen people run them into the ground in under 60k miles.

[ilmatic]

he doesnt want a 6g celica because i have one, he wants something a bit exclusive

[Nartanian]

Depends on what 2G it is. If it has basic bolt -on and maintenance hasn't been neglected they can be very reliable powerful cars that will out-run most cars on the streets. I'd tell your buddy to look into an Integra GSR though.

This post has been edited by Nartanian: Jul 11, 2010 - 12:12 AM

[richee3]

He wants something "exclusive..." so he's looking into an Eclipse?!?! That's hardly exclusive by any means. They are known for burning oil, regardless of how well you maintain them. However, my sister has a '99 Mitsubishi Galant, and she maintains it about like any girl does. 10,000 mile oil changes, chronically flat tires, the works. 218,000 miles and that car is miraculously still running strong. So I can't say that all Mitsubishis are bad cars. But the Eclipse isn't their greatest creation.

I x2 the Integra GSR. Except he has to get a type R front end because Teg's are hideous in my opinion.

[95CelicaST]

99-01 impreza 2.5rs

Or a late 90's impreza outback. Throw some pencil beams on the front and a set of mudflaps. Rally machine.

[JuMPiiN]

Noo, one of my really good friends has a 95 GS and he's had 2 engines, 3 transmissions, and doesn't nothing but leak oil. It's terrible. He doesn't even drive it anymore he drives a civic now just bc his eclipse is so terrible.

[Nartanian]

99-01 impreza 2.5rs

Or a late 90's impreza outback. Throw some pencil beams on the front and a set of mudflaps. Rally machine.

The 2.5rs are pretty expensive (4-6k generally) and slow as crap. For that kinda money I'd look into a S13 or something.

This post has been edited by Nartanian: Jul 11, 2010 - 4:45 PM

[Remy]

he doesnt want a 6g celica because i have one, he wants something a bit exclusive

Whats his budget ?? What are his plans ?? Will it be daily driven ?? Coupe or sedan ?? That info would help him pinpoint it.

[ilmatic]

Uh he can spend up to around 7g's, leaning towards a coupe but is fine with a sedan.
he just wants to beat my buddy who has a 99 civic with a few mods... lol what cant beat a civic

[JuMPiiN]

Dude a S13 or S14 for 7Gs with a SR20 swap. That engine stock can beat a civic depending on what bolt Oma the civic had.

[ilmatic]

He won't get a S13 because one of our buddies has it already

[Remy]

I would say a S14 I was gonna trade mines for one but the guy drove an auto so I was like no thanks lol.


^^ Thats a silvia though depending on where you live not available everywhere still its an s14.

Or an SC300/400




^^ Those are exclusive cars both RWD too.

[Nartanian]

Well if he's got that much to play with why would he blow it on a 2.5rs? He should see if he can pick up a 2dr Golf 1.8t and do a few mods to that. It won't be the fastest thing but it should be able to walk a NA civic.