1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.2 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.3L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.1 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 240 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.85 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $16.59 | $19.60 | $17.36 | $20.65 | $21.70 |
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 | Powertrain 7 | Powertrain 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.3 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,550 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$3,200 | US$4,100 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,570 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $3,472 | $4,130 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train (33), engine and engine cooling (24) and air bags (18). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04V428000 | 2004-09-01 | equipment:other:labels | CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE BILINGUAL ENGLISH/SPANISH REMOVABLE AIR BAG WARNING LABELS AFFIXED TO THE DASH AND TO THE SUNVISOR DO NOT MEET THE SIZE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse for buyers
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse before you buy one anywhere.
Before you sign for the Eclipse
Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Owners filed 145 complaints with NHTSA, most often about power train, engine and engine cooling and air bags; have those parts checked. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
By the EPA's combined rating of 10.2 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 31 litres. Expect about $17.85 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Living with the Eclipse
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. Luggage space is rated at 425 litres: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who it is for
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the Eclipse tells you more than any review. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. If the Eclipse is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge.
Money matters
The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $178.50 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Within the 1998 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Ready to ask?
Tell us the car you are considering, and we will help where we can.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Does CarmaCars sell the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3570.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.