2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 10.5 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 10.5 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2008 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.
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder | 3.8L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 4-speed automatic | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 12.1 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 14.3 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 8.7 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.6 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 10.5 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 12.1 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 245.5 g/km | 251 g/km | 283.5 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $16.28 | $16.59 | $21.18 | $21.70 |
2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.4 L | 2.4 L | 3.8 L | 3.8 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 20 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 23 | 22 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 28 | 26 | 24 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,975 | US$3,050 | US$4,225 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,256 | $3,318 | $4,236 | $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 2008 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 87 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (66), air bags (9) and electrical system (4). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15V337000 | 2015-06-02 | service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 20, 2005, to February 13, 2009, and 2007-2009 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured December 23, 2005, to February 13, 2009. Due to corrosion inside the antil-lock brake system (ABS) unit, one... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse for sale by us right now. Here is the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse for buyers: fuel use, size, recalls and a test drive that lasts a week.
Recalls and complaints
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.
Under the hood
The 2.4L 4-cylinder with front-wheel drive is the powertrain to look at. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Fuel use is rated 10.5 L/100 km combined, so 300 km needs about 32 litres. In money, 1,000 km costs about $162.80 at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,975 a year for 15,000 miles.
What to expect from the Eclipse
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. EPA lists 453 litres of luggage space, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who the Eclipse suits
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Try before you buy
Rent the Eclipse for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. A test week in the Eclipse tells you more than any review.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $162.80 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,975 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Narrowing it down
Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.
Let us know
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,975 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3256.00.
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.