Car financing: 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 0 NHTSA recall campaigns. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.8 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 0
For sale
We do not have a 1997 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
1997 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 | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.4L 4-cylinder | 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 | Premium gas | Regular gas | Premium gas |
| City | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 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 | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.8 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 230 g/km | 240 g/km | 251 g/km | 251 g/km | 263 g/km | 276 g/km | 276 g/km | 291 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $17.15 | $15.81 | $16.59 | $16.59 | $19.60 | $20.65 | $18.29 | $21.70 |
1997 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 | 2.4 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | 2.4 L | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
| MPG highway (US) | 29 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 23 |
| MPG combined (US) | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 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) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 142 L (5 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,400 | US$2,900 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,900 | US$4,100 | US$3,350 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,430 | $3,162 | $3,318 | $3,318 | $3,920 | $4,130 | $3,658 | $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 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
- NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
- Owners filed 156 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine cooling (51), power train (31) and suspension (19). Have those parts checked before you buy.
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Thinking about the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse? Here are the numbers in plain words and what to check.
A buyer's checks
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 156 owner complaints on file, mostly about engine and engine cooling, power train and suspension. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the figures tell you
The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Expect about 29 litres for every 300 km, going by its 9.8 L/100 km combined rating. A 300 km weekend costs about $51.45 in energy at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Room inside
Being a small car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives. For luggage, 425 litres means a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Drive it on your own roads
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Drive the Eclipse on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the Eclipse first, and buy only if it fits your life.
Running costs
Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$3,400 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Choosing the right one
Within the 1997 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Questions first?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
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 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse from us first.
Ask us about the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Does CarmaCars sell the 1997 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 1997 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 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse have recalls?
NHTSA lists no recall campaign for this model year.
What does the 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,400 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3430.00.
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.