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Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
The sportscar enthusiasts at TheCarConnection.com studied road tests of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse to compile this conclusive review. TheCarConnection.com’s resident experts also drove the Mitsubishi Eclipse and have included opinions, driving impressions, and details where they ...
By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor
2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE STYLING | 7 out of 10 Cars.com: "curvy, haunchy design" Popular Mechanics: " sexy, sporty new coupe... sexy, sporty new convertible ." Road and Track: "its 'out-there' styling has staying power" Motor Trend: "a backside rounder than the Death Star" The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse draws good reviews on styling as well as look and feel as it cruises past on any back road or the highway. While the 2008 Eclipse sports the same body style created in 2004, Cars.com notes, "the look is what turns you on." Edmunds.com agrees, saying that the Eclipse GT "does merit more serious consideration" when looking for a vehicle that will turn heads. Leading the way in style for the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is the Spyder convertible . While most convertible versions of cars are manufactured from the hardtop version, Popular Mechanics notes that ...
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What Edmunds.com says The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse is a fine sport coupe for anyone seeking a middle-of-the-road mix of performance, comfort and style. Pros Powerful V6, balanced ride and... Read full review
There was a time, not too long ago that the Eclipse was a lightweight, high-performancesport compact car. A product of Mitsubishi and Chrysler (Diamond Star Motors or DSM), it peaked as a... Read full review
Vehicle OverviewThe Eclipse, available in coupe and convertible (Spyder) body styles, is Mitsubishi's front-wheel-drive sports car. The curvy, haunchy design surprised all by appearing in... Read full review
This is the second Eclipse that I have owned. This one is a true looker! Performance is a big plus. Fair gas mileage. Fun to drive, corners well, 4 cylinder is plenty fast. Excellent sound... Read full review
Mileage: 25000 Style: GS Owned Before: I have previously owned a vehicle of this make. Pros Gas Mileage is 28-30, Very comfortable heated seats, Great looking, good pickup, very stable on... Read full review
I purchased a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS with the sportronic transmission. My Eclipse has the 650 watt Rockford Fosgate sound system which is excellent. I have had the car for 3 weeks now... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Man GS | $19,999 / $18,912 | City: 20 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Man GT | $23,499 / $22,221 | City: 16 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Auto GS | $20,999 / $19,857 | City: 20 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Auto GT | $24,499 / $23,168 | City: 17 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 2dr Spyder Man GS | $25,699 / $24,323 | City: 19 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 2dr Spyder Man GT | $28,599 / $27,068 | City: 16 Hwy: 25 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 2dr Spyder Auto GS | $26,699 / $25,270 | City: 19 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 2dr Spyder Auto GT | $29,599 / $28,015 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Man SE | $23,799 / $22,505 | City: 20 Hwy: 28 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Auto SE | $24,799 / $23,451 | City: 20 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Man SE-V6 | $28,599 / $27,045 | City: 16 Hwy: 26 |
| 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: 3dr Coupe Auto SE-V6 | $29,599 / $27,990 | City: 17 Hwy: 26 |
The sportscar enthusiasts at TheCarConnection.com studied road tests of the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse to compile this conclusive review. TheCarConnection.com’s ... Read full bottom line
2008 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE STYLING | 7 out of 10 Cars.com: "curvy, haunchy design" Popular Mechanics: " sexy, sporty new coupe... sexy, sporty new ... Read full review
MSRP: $19,999 - $29,599
This is the second Eclipse that I have owned. This one is a true looker! Performance is a big plus. Fair gas mileage. Fun to drive, corners well, 4 cylinder is... Read more
Mileage: 25000 Style: GS Owned Before: I have previously owned a vehicle of this make. Pros Gas Mileage is 28-30, Very comfortable heated seats, Great looking... Read more
I purchased a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS with the sportronic transmission. My Eclipse has the 650 watt Rockford Fosgate sound system which is excellent. I have... Read more
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dats wats up
By MrZ. Ne | Posted: 19/6/2008
I love this car so much it is so hot an i plan to have one soon same color (black) and everything
honda who?
By ourlastflight | Posted: 27/7/2008
this is a sleek car..i just purchased the kalapana black 2008 v6 eclipse...and it's a freekin sweet car. It's an affordable car with plenty of power. must be driven standard :P.
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