1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Review
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse Review
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The first car created by the Chrysler-Mitsubishi partnership, the Eclipse is available as a sporty hatchback with three available engines. Four-wheel disc brakes are standard on all models.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2.0 2dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$198/mo for Eclipse GS
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$179/mo
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5 star(59%)
4 star(29%)
3 star(12%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
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5 out of 5 stars
A Real Stormer!
rcbrx7, 07/22/2014
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
I have had the privilege of owning this car for 10 years now.
I bought it from my neighbor for $1000 in the spring of '04 as it was hit in the back end.
I fixed it up for another 1K and for 2K I had a real rocket ship.
Power is unbelievable! will plaster you to the back of the seat in first four gears!
Stay out of the turbo and get 30 mpg on highway.
Who could ask for more?
I have … restored it in last couple years and looking forward to many more carefree miles.
If you get a chance to get one...JUST DO IT!!
3.75 out of 5 stars
Fun to drive-- for a single gal
smoo head, 06/22/2002
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS 2dr Hatchback
Sporty car with a bad paint job.the
factory paint was sun bleached and
peeling in 1998! Lots of fun to drive--
smooth shifting and little
bouncing/rattling. It got about 28mpg.
Problems I had with it: wouldn't idle
when the engine was cold, stalled as
soon as you took your foot off the gas.
It burned a lot of oil, but NEVER
leaked. Temp.guage also failed. Other
parts … that I know fail on early 1990s
mitsubishis are the hydraulic arms for
the hatch-- mine never worked, neither
did those on a 1993 Eclipse I drove.
MUCH roomier than Honda Preludes, but
there's NOT enough legroom in back for
your standard adult.
3.38 out of 5 stars
The Basics of the Basics
MY1990eclipse, 08/06/2008
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Hatchback
I recently got my 90 eclipse base and it's 1.8 L non turbo FWD. and it's my first car so I'm kinda disappointed because it's not what I thought I was getting it's only got 94 horsepower but it's a great car for gas. I'm at about 174,000 miles and there's nothing wrong engine wise except that it's not fast at all. i mean this car has never even heard of the word torque. but it's a good … car for saving gas.and if your only taking about 1 person with you. and my hatch arms don't hold it up to i gotta get some new ones but i hear that happens all the time.
5 out of 5 stars
Great car
righttime, 01/30/2010
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Turbo 2dr Hatchback
Owned the car for 10 years and replaced the battery and tires and did routine maintainence, that's ALL. The car was quick with loads of torque steer, awesome car.
1990 Eclipse Highlights
GS
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 22 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $198/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 10.2 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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