so i was thinking about gettign a 98 eclipse for my first car was wondering if anyone could tell me some of the common problems they have and any other usefull stuf. thanks

 

well it all depends do you want a daily driver or a car to get down the track hella quick? or do u want a show car?

 

They have huge problems

 

It really depends on what you want out of the car. The RS and GS are good for daily drivers, they get good gas mileage andare good formaking a little more showy. The GST and GSX are made for performance, as such they are not always reliable and dont get very good gas mileage.

 

Acommon problem with the eclipse if you dont take care of the car would have to be the gasket u'll need to check if its cracked or leaking. Next thing is to ask about when the last time the timingbelt was changed and its replacement history because if i brakes it canscrew up your engine.When was the last time the oil was changed, are all the fluids levels correct. Those kind of thing and also just the general questions u ask the sale man about the car. For example the history of the car, has it been in a car accident, does the car have a record those kind of thing.

Hope it helps.

Ian

 

Lets not forget crankwalk

 

make sure to keep an eye out for an abnormal amount of smoke coming from your exhaust.. if you have white smoke, thats a sign of a blown headgasket and an expensive fix, if you have blue smoke, thats a sign of burning oil, and possibly (make that most likely) an expensive fix.. all stuff to look at when you go to test drive your car

 

Dude seriously... unless you know your way round the car as well as those that built it... it will not be a good first car.

 

If its used as a daily driver and not beat to **** you will love the car.. Im on my third and Looking for another one.. There just fun cars to drive!

 

damn sebbs ur scaring away possible active members lol,but it is better if you know ur way with cars if you own a eclipse