Car financing: 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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. 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
- 10.5 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.
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.
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.
The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse for buyers
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2008 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. The 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
What to check on the Eclipse
Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes, air bags and electrical system; have those parts checked. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
Reading the spec sheet
The engine is the 2.4L 4-cylinder, with front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual. It runs on regular gas. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Plan on about 32 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 10.5 L/100 km. The fuel for 100 km comes to about $16.28 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,975 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
The Eclipse in everyday use
Low and compact, it is a car for the drive more than the cargo. The trunk holds 453 litres by the EPA's count: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the Eclipse
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Drive it on your own roads
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Try the Eclipse on your commute, then decide.
The cost of driving it
The EPA estimates US$2,975 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $162.80 at our price setting. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Picking a year and a trim
Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
One more step
Tell us the model and the dates, and we reply with an offer.
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.
Ask us about the 2008 Mitsubishi Eclipse
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.