1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder

  • Condition: Used
  • Make: Mitsubishi
  • Model: Eclipse
  • SubModel: GS-T
  • Type: Convertible
  • Trim: Spyder
  • Year: 1998
  • Mileage: 120,000
  • VIN: 4A3AX55F9WE125159
  • Color: Black
  • Engine size: 2.0L Turbo
  • Number of cylinders: 4
  • Power options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
  • Fuel: Gasoline
  • Transmission: Manual
  • Drive type: FWD
  • Interior color: Tan and black
  • Safety options: Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
  • Options: CD Player, Convertible, Leather Seats
  • Vehicle Title: Clear
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1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-T Description

Up for sale is my 98 Spyder. I have 2 eclipses, and an evo. I bought this one for another project car but I am a full time student and have a full time job as well, so it sits in my yard not being played with. The car was 100% stock when I bought it a year ago, and I have since replaced the entire brake system (for the front end, I did the GSX big brake swap, google it), replaced the battery, replaced the spark plugs and wires, and air filter. The tires have less than 2k miles on them, replaced them the day I bought it. I also installed a monitor/radio in the dash to replace the crappy tape deck. It plays dvd's and has bluetooth and other features.
This is a great daily driver, I have driven it to work many times, very dependable. I would have no problem hopping in it right now and taking a road trip. I drove it from NC to NY and back a few months ago. Convertable so it would be a nice cruising or beach car. Lot's of potential to upgrade everything for cheap (why I bought it) and everything is still stock so you don't have to worry about half-arsed engine work or anything. The transmission shifts without any problems, clutch feels great, engine idles great. Key words here...very stock lol. It's a 98, the interior doesn't look immaculate (normal wear and tear) and the driver seat has a rip in the seat. Probably no big deal, I was going to replace the stuff myself. In the picture the factory wing is missing, but I have it. I took it off when I sanded and primered the car. Anything that needs to be done to it at this point is pretty much cosmetic stuff. Fully functional vehicle, top works great, all windows work, ect.
The good:
-It's manual ;)-It's turbo ;) ;)-It's dependable-Almost new brakes-Almost new tires-Brand new convertable top-Recent alignment-Replaced tie rods-Replaced ball joints-Has all the old owners manuals
The bad:-Needs a paint job. You can see that I sanded the whole car except the bumpers. I also primered it. Never finished after that, police school requires too much of my time to play with my toys. Lot's of friends have told me they like it primered, I always had intentions of painting it black again. Just needs someone to prep it some more and lay paint on.
-The rip in the seat
-When cold, it hesitates under acceleration(like the car shakes a little), extremely common symptom of needing a tune up. I did the plugs and wires, it needs a new fuel filter. When warm, it drives like it just came from the dealership.
-Needs a new headliner
-Passenger side airbag cover on the dash is coming up on one side, needs to be fixed with sealant
-Needs a new radio antenna, but cd player works(It should, it's brand new!) and it also has BT and a spot for usb or memory card
I paid $2300 for it, and replaced a lot of stuff, the tires alone were around $500 mounted and balanced.
If I left anything out please feel free to message me. :) I live in Eastern NC. Local pick up only please. Let me know where you are coming from and we can work something out.