2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse Reviews, Pricing & Specs

the performance of this car was rediculous the acceleration was uncanny for a front wheel drive. the transmission was very smooth and easy to get into gear. the transmission in first was longer than i thought and didnt mind being stomped on.brakes were great a little touchy at times. handling was great other than the horrible blind spot behind the drivers head. Rarely needed to be fix as it was new jus the regular maintance check ups. the look of the car was a nice different to the older model. it showed appeal and innovation.foglights in front with powerful halogen lights the original body was sporty and well built gas was't to expensive as it was a 6 speed manual maintance was easy This car is a blast to drive and i would recommend it to any of my friends and family

I own a 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS with manual transmission. I have owned two Eclipses in the past, a 1991 and a 2001 (Both with 4 cylinder engines). I have seen the Eclipse evolve to become a more sophisticated vehicle, displaying better handling and sporting better quality interiors from one generation to the next. I read many reviews before purchasing this car and I was aware that many reviewers thought that the 4 cylinder engine didn't provide enough performance. I have to disagree, at least with the 5 speed manual version of the car, the 4 cylinder engine performs well. ...of course, this is not a muscle car or a M3, but what it does it does it well. Good passing speed, great engine sound for a 4 cylinder and nice acceleration from stand still. The exterior looks of the 4th generation Eclipse are rather impressive and exotic. The car feels well made and sturdy. The sheet metal is of a higher grade than for example the Mitsubishi Lancer. What will I like to see improved: 1- An auxiliary input for an MP3 player/iPod/GPS audio 2- Lumbar support for the passenger seat 3- The option to switch the digital speed readout from Km to Miles 4- GPS option

This is an amazing car to own, I absolutely love driving it. It is a nice mix between sport and sophistication. Maintenance is minimal, and the comfort level is amazing. I would certainly recommend this car to anyone that needs a safe reliable vehicle.

I bought my Eclipse in June of 2007, and did buy used. I have the GT with a sporttronic transmission. I love this new style of Eclipse for many reasons; First, the new body styling it's both cute and mean and flows together nicely, I was glad to see they smoothed the sides of it from the third gen model, bringing back a little of the second gen. The way the rear seats fold down and how the rear panel is easily removed, the car opens up to fit quite a load in (great for college kids!) I've driven it nearly 6k miles since June and it is very comfortable for those long drives, the bucket seats fit well and it has adjustable lumbar support, the only thing i'd like to see with the interior is a telescoping steering wheel. Second; it's now got a 3.8L V6! The power is great, deffinantly not as much as some other cars, and if I could, I would deffinantly go for the 6 speed manual transmission instead of the 5 speed sporttronic, however that's a preference thing, I have driven the manual and it does feel more powerful. I do like the sporttronic, it's automatic when I need it to be and I can have fun and turn it into a clutchless-manual when I want to feel that power. Third; it handles incredibley well. I drove the pontiac G6, Hyundai Tiburon, Honda Civic Coupe, Scion TC, and Chrysler Crossfire while shopping around and the Eclipse handled very nicely. It responded acurately and cornered very well. You just have to get used to the front wheel drive, it's very easy to over-correct.

I love how the car drives. It's fast, fun, and good on curves. I've own a 2006 Eclipse GT ever since I was 17 and I have driven it for 5 years now and it still runs great. I've had some aftermarket stuff installed in it and now it drives even better/faster than before. I took this car for a road trip from Minnesota to California and back and the car did not disappoint one bit. It ran great through the mountains, snow, and desert. I love it. The only thing that is bad about this car is that it's not very spacious. So, if you're looking for a family car then this is definitely not for you or if you have a child then don't bother getting a car like this till your child is 18. lol

the car looks good, drives amazing, handles amazing, is fast just being stock but could be faster with a few upgrades but other than all that it is amazing...

This car saved my life I was in a head-on collision that totaled my 2008 GT. I came out unharmed without a cratch. Now, I found a replacement which is the 2006 GT. LOVE THIS CAR. Very reliable and easy to maintain.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has a few consistent flaws, the plastic door handles on the interior break, and the AC unit is prone to hairline fractures that lead to leaks that are hard to find or detect when buying a used vehicle, it could be fully charged and working when purchased, and 3 weeks later, out of freon. The gas mileage isnt great. Other than these flaws, it is a FUN car to drive, handles well, and looks good. They are hard to find, either because theyve been in accidents or drivers dont part with them (because they love them). My mechanic discouraged me from getting one because they require a lot of repairs, but the one we had lasted for 175K miles until my son totaled it....thats when I realized they were hard to find used. Good car, would definitely buy again.

I loved the style and speed of the car. Sound system is fantastic. It goes where I need it to go and does it fast! It was so fun to drive! It was a little small for my family so we are getting something bigger.

Awesome acceleration, and a fair amount of power. The only thing I have ever had to do to this car is replace an O2 sensor... well other than routine maintenance ie, oil change and tire replacement. In my opinion it is a fun car to drive.