Car financing: 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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. 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
- 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.
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.
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.
Car financing: the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Before you buy the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
Before you sign for the Eclipse
NHTSA has 145 owner complaints on file, mostly about power train, engine and engine cooling and air bags. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
The numbers in plain words
It is powered by 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. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Its combined rating is 10.2 L/100 km, which means roughly 31 litres for 300 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $53.55 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Space, size and seats
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. Luggage space is 425 litres, enough for a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the Eclipse
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
A longer test drive
Rent the Eclipse first, and buy only if it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
The cost of driving it
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$3,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $17.85 in fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Get an offer
Ask us anything about renting before you buy.
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.
Ask us about the 1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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.