Heres what you NEED to know BEFORE BUYING a MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE!!!

Hey guys here’s my 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse and what you need to know before buying any generation eclipse!! They are a ton of fun and I’d recommend one to anybody! Make sure to like and subscribe and check out my latest videos!!

[@mylesryderfilms5735]

watching this after buying a 2003 eclipse gts lol

[@coreyemery3613]

Same bro

[@angeloknox5550]

Literally same year model and everything lol

[@loopiedagoat2428]

Same

[@ZKrow382]

Are these cars worth it, I can’t find a 2nd Gen, but these 3rd gens are kind of appealing

[@IgobyJayyy]

Same

[@chrisw6785]

I have 4 cars in the fam. right now, I can honestly say my 2003, GTS 5 spd. is the most reliable car i've ever owned. It asks for nothing. I have 225K right now, drive to work 1 hour daily. and everything on it works as it should Timing belts, I only use the parts from the dealer. anything else I buy the cheaper brand, and I can say, it hasn't been much. there are so many original parts on this v6, it's simply amazing! anyone says they're not reliable never owned one, and is talking $hit

[@3GRacing11]

Hell yeah bro they are awesome cars!! Fun to drive and reliable as hell

[@charlottesmith2617]

Love my 2001 GT 5 spd and 2003 GTS 5 spd. Had them 6/7 years.

[@Pedro-tf9xz]

Updates on the car? I saw a listing in my area for one for $750 and it’s really convincing but now sure how good of a condition it is at

[@mean3v739]

Just purchased an 01 spyder. Love the advice and hopefully you can put out a video of how to change the timing belt. I can’t seem to find a decent one. Keep up the good work.

[@3GRacing11]

Next time it needs to get changed I will but it doesn’t need to be done for another 50k miles, congrats on the car tho!

[@usaflag7305]

Get a pro mechanic to do it the timing on it’s a a small sensor on the pulley if u move it wrong it going to mess up the whole timing.

[@kevinhedspeth4303]

Great Cars! I still have my 2000 Eclipse GS that I bought brand new the day after I saw the TV add for the 3G version. Besides routine maintenance, it has been very reliable with the only issue was with the clutch slave cylinder that started leaking at 90K miles but was inexpensive and easy to fix. It still has the original clutch and alternator and it is still my daily driver with almost 200K miles! (Ive also used only pure synthetic oil in it since after the initial break in period).

[@3GRacing11]

The cars are amazing no denying that!

[@charlesjimenez2322]

You havent changed the timing belt ever?

[@JECHOE]

Wait kind oil 5-w30?

[@JacksonZander]

My favorite part of the 3g is how they put the indentations in the doors. Makes it look like it's flying by!!

[@3GRacing11]

I like them as well

[@k-dogwdf4553]

Someone is selling a 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT coupe 2D, 88,400 miles for 2.5k. No problems stated jus says runs good drives good so I’m gonna go take a look at the car this weekend and I don’t know much about cars especially an eclipse so thanks for your video and your replies to other people cuz I read those too😭 wish me luck

[@3GRacing11]

Aye of course bro!! Good luck with the purchase! Sounds like a good deal for sure

[@fezcarstuff5851]

I’d still consider the 3rd gen a DSM product considering dodge still used the same chassis and power trains for the stratus and stratus R/T as the Eclipse and galant of the same years

[@3GRacing11]

Agreed, they just stopped using the name

[@islanderbyrd1881]

My 03 Mitsubishi is cheap on gas, it is a 4 cylinder GS but everyone LOVES it. Just changed the timing belt. So many sportscar are ugly or only a two seater which is a pain. Great for travel, the convertible top down, load it up and go. I also bought a 2008 Jaguar XKR, beautiful but expensive to run. Love having 2 cars than just one. If one is being worked on, I am always mobile. I always have a plan B in life.

[@3GRacing11]

Yessir!! Best way to do it!

[@ozoneswiftak]

I like my 2001 . It has a four banger. Automatic. It's great on gas. Daily driver. Still going good 138,000. Time to start fixing stuff. Timing belt for sure.

[@3GRacing11]

Yes get that timing belt done ASAP

[@ozoneswiftak]

@@3GRacing11 just took off the exhaust manifold. Replaced the metal gasket. The shop before be , after fixing a engine block heater, was smelling bad inside. Seems better. But still smelling exhaust living on a hill. Maybe I will add a 9inch exhaust tip.These ( fourth I have owned) are ideal for working under the hood. No obstructions when working on. Actually a pleasur

[@Sero12245]

I used to have the same gen and trim eclipse, loved it but I picked it up with some problems. Fast forward 7 years, I now have a 2011 4g eclipse gs manual, and I love it just as much as my old 3g v6 manual. He's right in this video btw, the auto trans is not the eclipse you want. If you want an auto, get a lancer or galant. They make for better more practical dailies but are not that fun. Oorrr get a galant and swap it for a manual, it's pretty much a 4 door eclipse. Engine and trans/suspension is shared

[@MarcosR413]

I've had my 3G Eclipse GT for 6 years now I use it as my main daily. I just hit 59K miles. I wish there were more mods. I really only have Cold air intake, cat back, Lightened flywheel, Billet Crank Pully (Kinda wack) , Better Brakes (Just disks and Pads) , and head lights. My next mod wheel be air suspension and then wheels. but its been a fun car. I love taking it on long drives.

[@DrBigkittylumpz]

Watching before buying a 2005 eclipse gts

[@3GRacing11]

Good luck!

[@jesusramos-my2qr]

Been wanting a manual v6 one of these even though it’s a single cam it compliments my 3k vr4 with its predecessor motor

[@3GRacing11]

What year vr4 do you have? I used to have an SL and they are sick

[@jesusramos-my2qr]

@@3GRacing11 I got a second gen vr4 but honestly it’s been a massive money pit to get it sorted right

[@moonziedoll]

I just bought bought my cousins 03’ Eclipse too baha. Anyway, I love your content (: thank you ✨🛸

[@3GRacing11]

Thats dope and thank you as well!

[@VxD101]

I have an 8th gen Si and I’ve fully built it. Cams, skunk 2 exhaust, cold air, throttle body, headers, engine mounts, tuned on dyno with hondata and some more. I love the si but really Thinking about getting something new to build on. I’ve always loved the 3g eclipse. How well does it handle a n/a build? Would it make good power like my si?

[@3GRacing11]

Damn bro that’s dope!! Have you tracked it before?? But honestly the v6 parts are kind of hard to come by. Not many people have made them fast but 250-300whp is achievable with bolts ons an intake plenum swap a new throttle body and a good tune and then throw some nitrous at it and it will get well over 300 but idk about reliably lol. My car makes about 230-240 untuned rn and I have yet to have any issues

[@VxD101]

That’s pretty awesome! Yea I love you’re build. I haven’t had a chance to go to the track because the closest one is over an hour away but I have gone to the strip and we do have some twisty turns where I live. It’s pretty awesome seeing how my car compares to others and even my friends stock si. I’m definitely gonna get a 3g after my build is done for the si. I’ve done everything performances wise other then hypertech pistons, rods and retainers. Not sure if I wanna go that far yet. But for now doing some cosmetic stuff like carbon fiber hood, touch up the paint and new rims. The previous owner had the mugen parts put on like the suspension and other things. My friend thinks it has the k20z4 because of how different our power but I’m not really sure.

[@Kota_555]

I have 2003 eclipse gt coope and 3.0 v6. With I believe to be electricals issues I’m only 20 with hardly a spec of mechanical experience or help

[@wizcantinflas6541]

I got the 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS V4 it’s pretty quick tbh and so good in gas I put Premium lol it lasts me like 2 weeks and I just need to change the fuel pump and radiator and That’s it

[@3GRacing11]

Aye congrats bro!! They are great cars just make sure you get that timing belt serviced!!

[@thecoolestdude90]

V4 isn’t an option it’s an inline 4

[@lilrell67]

Timing belt number 1

[@trystenendsley]

Even less rear space in the spyder 😂😂

[@anthonyritchie7487]

Hey i have an 03 gts spider 3.0l automatic. Im having a problem with it that i cant figure out. It doesnt want to stop accelerating which makes it hard to come to a stop. Throttle sensors have been changed and fixed all small Vacuum leaks and all relays are working just fine. And is not throwing any codes. Do you have any idea what it could be?

[@Undertaker93]

I own a 2G GST but it's not a daily driver was thinking of getting a 3rd gen Eclipse as a daily

[@3GRacing11]

They are great bro gets good gas mileage and is fun to drive just try to get a manual. And I love the gst and gsx. Definitely want to add one to the channel in the future

[@philmccrevis5364]

After I bought an 02 2.4L. With a clogged converter

[@3GRacing11]

Congrats on the purchase

[@roadtrekralph311]

I have a question, I just picked up a 2002 Eclipse 4 cylinder, it is a convertible. My brother said all convertibles were spiders. Is this true? I picked it up for a steal of a deal.

[@3GRacing11]

As far as I am aware that is true

[@derpasoruswrecks2773]

Looking at an 02 eclipse this afternoon, jus was tryina find things to watch out for (red flags etc)

[@3GRacing11]

Rust and timing belt

[@derpasoruswrecks2773]

@@3GRacing11 is that really all in need to look for? If so then this will be an amazing deal bc the timing belt was done literally 8 days ago

[@3GRacing11]

@@derpasoruswrecks2773 that’s good news then, just check and make sure everything looks fine and nothings done ghetto

[@zachl1367]

Looking at a 2003 gs spyder Tomorrow. Asking for 3225 bout 145,000 miles on it. Supposedly no issues with it. Is that a good price ?

[@3GRacing11]

Not bad I don’t think

[@JacksonZander]

That's what's up looks a bit like mine. I have the 2004 Spyder GTS convertible.

[@budthestud9400]

I bought an ‘03 GT Spyder 5 Speed almost 2 months ago and so far I’ve done the timing belt, water pump, and I’m about to do the spark plugs and valve cover gaskets. I bought and installed a cold air intake but I’m considering putting the stock one back on since some people have told me the stock one with a high flow air filter would be the better. Also originally I was trying to make a project car but this is my daily so I’m trying to keep it fuel efficient. Anything other upgrades you’d recommend I do?

[@3GRacing11]

Aye great job bro, if you want to use the cold air intake it will be fine with a tune, either way I’d recommend getting a tune as it increases ab 10-20hp even completely stock and better fuel efficiency I’ve heard as the car runs rich stock

[@budthestud9400]

@@3GRacing11 would you recommend I buy or fabricate some sort of box/cage for the air intake? Some people have said I risk hydrolocking the engine since the cold air intake is pretty low. I mean, I usually don’t drive in puddles anyway and I can’t drive in the rain since my convertible top leaks like crazy lol. Also I’m considering taking out a fog light (since mine don’t work anyway) and using that as a channel to the air filter, since the cold air intake sits right behind it.

[@3GRacing11]

@@budthestud9400I have the same setup and all I have is a water guard over it, they are like $20 on Amazon and don’t leak at all

[@p_ineappl_e]

Good luck getting the EGR out when doing spark plugs. Should be easier for u since u have Gt

[@aestheticswim3397]

big turbskie

[@JECHOE]

So I’ve been trying to buy an exhaust for mine ,did imagine know what the model engine is ofc is the 3.0 v6 but what model like actually name of it ?

[@nitrous07me]

More after market support you say? Well you’d have to get a time machine & go back when they were new, I regret not buying certain parts when I bought mine in 2006

[@3GRacing11]

Yeah it is so hard to find stuff nowadays, not impossible but very difficult

[@JojoWalker-fv1xm]

I want an eclipse to be my first car but my budget is around 3-5k. Do u think I have a shot?

[@3GRacing11]

For sure, you can get one in great condition for that price

[@bensocrazy7264]

For 2k you can have mine. Needs a paint job and quarter glass rubber

[@ericamciver6948]

@@bensocrazy7264 I would love to buy it

[@joeljenkins2804]

The ones like in the video are nearly 20 years old. I will say that you probably aren't going to find one in excellent condition and low miles so if you can find one for $3000 and have $2000 available for new work. I was thinking of just giving mine to the junk yard because I let it set up for awhile but I decided to paint it myself with spray paint which I'm hoping to keep around $300. I recently learned that I can change the carpet for $200-$300 and it doesn't look to do myself. The biggest issue I have had with this car is the floorboards getting wet from either A/C drain backing up, sunroof leak, or both. According to one mechanic, its really easy for leaves to get in the drain system with this car so I would advise not parking under a tree and covering it if possible.

[@CeciliaKittys]

I found a brand new 2003 eclipse GS brand new condition with 9,500 miles garage kept asking price for 7,500, my goal is to get the price down to 5,500 is that a good deal?

[@CeciliaKittys]

color pearl blue as well

[@tiburondtierra2959]

Que modelo exacto es el auto ? Y existe en versión de 4 cilindros?

[@maryc2195]

This might be a stupid question. Just bought an 03 eclipse gts. Everything's good. Fixed the oil leak. Now just paying attention to little things to keep it nice. Does the sunroof open all the way or does it just pop up like it does here in the video? My project camry has a sunroof that pops up aswell as goes under the roof and opens all the way. My eclipse sunroof is stuck shut right now. So just wondering if it opens all the way or is just popped.

[@3GRacing11]

Are you pushing the button backwards?

[@maryc2195]

@@3GRacing11 hmm.. the button presses both ways but pushing it forward makes the top pop. Pushing it backwards puts it back down.

[@komikogaming917]

Where did u get ur cable to tune? And trying to find stock parts is hard to find. I got a 2002 Rs 5 speed

[@3GRacing11]

Dm me on instagram

[@rexyboi2293]

What are the biggest downsides to it, and is it a good first car

[@3GRacing11]

Great first car, biggest downsides are the cup holders and doing maintenance

[@oscarsizemore9885]

I’ve had it and it’s been great I run it in a togue and it rips

[@PointEmOut21]

I love my gts but my timing cover broke off & damaged her. I have to get her back on the road

[@3GRacing11]

Damn I’m sorry to hear that man

[@malachineo7726]

Watching this before buying a 2000 eclipse gt

[@3GRacing11]

Good luck!!

[@Truth2021W]

I wanna purchase one as a first car but owner says that it has had valve cover gasket, rear main seal, timing cover seal, and motor mounts worked on and is asking for 4K should I go for it or no? Any advice thanks

[@3GRacing11]

How many miles

[@3GRacing11]

What’s the rust like?

[@Truth2021W]

Have looked at it in person I’m doing it today but it has 147k miles

[@3GRacing11]

@@Truth2021W okay that’s not too bad good luck!

[@Truth2021W]

@@3GRacing11 so I shouldn’t be worried about the things that has been changed?

[@waterinawell]

For whatever reason my 03 gts is prone to valve cover gasket leak every 3 years or so. Any suggestion how to get it fixed where it lasts as long as it lasted when new? Is replacing front and rear vcg something i can do without lifts and air tools?

[@3GRacing11]

Mine leaks as well but you don’t need a lift or air tools for it, I plan on making a video of how to do it in the spring

[@jawnnydoodlebob7387]

its jus whats eventually gon happen no matter what. the valve cover is aluminum so it expands differently than the cast iron block.

[@jeffy69696]

So for a naturally aspirated build do I get the v6 ? Or the 4cyl

[@3GRacing11]

V6

[@jeffy69696]

@@3GRacing11 cool ,always had a thing for Mitsubishi and never had one, I think this is my next

[@levimoore1213]

Dude I just got a 3g with the 3.0 and it has 330k miles but the auto tranny is slipping what should I do

[@3GRacing11]

Manual swap

[@ivanbustamante1207]

Just got a eclipse but it’s a gs 2001 and don’t know if it’s even worth customizing

[@3GRacing11]

There’s a lot you can do with the 4cyl man, definitely worth modding

[@bendix633]

I got an 05 Eclipse 4 banger with very low mileage (54k). I love my car but it's an auto. Wish it was a stick shift and had a stronger engine. Don't know if it's worth it to do transmission swap and getting a whole new engine (Evo 8 head).

[@3GRacing11]

I would daily it and buy another one to mod, it’s very hard to find these with that low of mileage

[@jugger8486]

@@3GRacing11 i found a 2002 with a v6 auto, are they really less reliable than the manuals or just less fun? personally the slight speed difference doesn't really matter to me

[@3GRacing11]

@@jugger8486 the auto trans is weaker than the manual trans and has more issues. They still can last a long time if taken care of and the car is still fun regardless but I prefer manual personally

[@jugger8486]

@@3GRacing11 okay thanks, i'm looking for something i can daily drive and wouldn't need to worry much about with some smaller modification

[@jugger8486]

might skip on the auto

[@mianauss409]

Which track did you find to run to PA?

[@3GRacing11]

Maple grove and Cecil county

[@yungjetski2751]

boutta test drive an 01 today pymp

[@3GRacing11]

Good luck!

[@gavinl.7993]

I'm planning on getting a manual V6 3g for some basic modding and daily driving, so I probably won't be putting a turbo in it. Would you recommend trying to get a GT or a GTS?

[@3GRacing11]

They are pretty much the same thing, the GTS has ab 10 more horsepower but they still have very similar 0-60 and quarter mile times so either way you are good, I got the Gt because I don’t like the leather seats

[@gavinl.7993]

@@3GRacing11 That makes sense, thanks

[@Rezzapee]

Coming from a gts owner, it really depends. Gts are 10x more of a pain to work on, and if you tune and do some basic bolt ons the 10+ hp will be negligible in the long run. If you keep it mostly stock then the gts is a nice car.

[@KoranJohnson-ny9uh]

what tunng kit do you have and where can i get one

[@3GRacing11]

Got it all on Evoscans website

[@KoranJohnson-ny9uh]

@@3GRacing11 you appreciate the info im a huge fan of your channel

[@3GRacing11]

@@KoranJohnson-ny9uh thanks man!

[@Daniel-qj5sz]

Hey man looking to get this as my first car, the seller got 150k miles on it, asking for 6k cad, and to

[@3GRacing11]

6k is way too much

[@Daniel-qj5sz]

@@3GRacing11 the car market here is horrible rn would u suggest jus financing a new civic? coz tbh that's prolly the best option coz second hand cars here are marked wayyy up

[@Daniel-qj5sz]

@@3GRacing11 if I get it for 4k whatchu think? Come w winter tires n rims too

[@3GRacing11]

@@Daniel-qj5sz still steep for 150k miles. I wouldn’t pay more than $2500-$3k pending the condition

[@Daniel-qj5sz]

@@3GRacing11 not a v6 tho, v4

[@liuwang2201]

hot hatchback with sportscar heritage

[@3GRacing11]

Yessir, can’t beat it

[@Mr_Lucas92]

Eclipse good on gas ? i have 2010 scion tc ?

[@3GRacing11]

My GT gets about 25 mpg

[@JacksonZander]

How can I post a pic of mine

[@ninjagamer-og8wj]

Yooo pls anybody help me what swap I can do on a gts eclipse 2003

[@3GRacing11]

6g75 swap out of a 4g eclipse

[@JacksonZander]

I'm trying to see if I can get a 15.1

[@3GRacing11]

Is it manual?

[@JakeDoesAwesomeCraft]

Bro trust me when I say... drop it. Literally just some lowering springs

[@3GRacing11]

I’m going for d2s, just not in any rush to lower it

[@AlmondC]

Getting just a lowering springs on stock struts is not very good is it?

[@alecvaldez5925]

I got a 2000 gt recently for 1200 but sadly it's auto with manual option

[@3GRacing11]

Still fun regardless

[@neetrab]

Cant drive a manual tho. Sorry. Would need an automatic.

[@3GRacing11]

Learn stick

[@floriantoews4959]

Literally a reason I got an eclipse is so I can only have one passenger

[@honda95pj2783]

I sent you email and going send another tonight .

[@Milo-mc6dd]

It’s a gen 3 why would you want it?!

[@3GRacing11]

What do you drive bro

[@Milo-mc6dd]

@@3GRacing11 well i daily a 2015 Ford raptor but i have a first gen GSX and 2 1999 one GSX and one GST

[@3GRacing11]

@@Milo-mc6dd congrats, enjoy them and hop off my videos if you’re gonna talk shit

[@moonziedoll]

@@3GRacing11 that’s right

[@oskardolacinski216]

Whats so bad about gen 3 compared to gen2 for example?

[@Kota_555]

I need help

[@edwine.9571]

Anybody know anyone that wants to buy an eclipse? I have a 2003 Eclipse GTS Spyder convertible for sale with 33k original miles. Message for pics. Thanks

[@ovak2164]

i got an automatic 😭

[@3GRacing11]

They’re still a lot of fun!

[@ovak2164]

@@3GRacing11 its a beautiful car too

[@jwillautomobiles]

You look like Hardy

[@3GRacing11]

😂😂valid

[@XXSYNISTER8XX]

Can't buy these unless you got money. Most teens that want these and get these abuse them and are hard on em. hence money to rebuild them to actually enjoy em for cruising instead of neutral dropping auto's acting like they are Brian O'Conner. they are diamonds for sure

[@3GRacing11]

Yessir, I can confirm mine is also beaten on but it’s a track build and maintained well

[@jesseheister9152]

What he dosent mention in the video on how much of a pain in the ass it is to work on the engine of the car. Unless u have small hands and alot of patience. I would never recommended on buying a eclipse

[@3GRacing11]

It’s really not that bad man, just gotta know what angle to go in at and what to take off to get to what you need. The headers were a nightmare but other than that it’s all fairly simple but to each their own

[@BigMoai]

Watching this after buying an 01 gt stick

[@3GRacing11]

Good buy! Get the timing belt done

[@alexfish7555]

Don’t forget the stratus 😂. I got 3 more cup holders than u.

[@3GRacing11]

Lucky haha I am looking for a stratus center console, I heard they swap in and out with the eclipses

[@alexfish7555]

@@3GRacing11 I’m looking for some things to maybe we can help each other out. Message me on insta @aalexfish

[@WeAreNightro]

Just sent you an email!

[@steamybabushka4349]

I love my 2003 Spyder Eclipse GTS but so many false facts.

[@sk1dzzz608]

That manual is trash,manual is NOT a better transmission,it ruins the car Automatic is better

[@3GRacing11]

Dude what😂😂 the manual eclipse is 100x better than the auto. I’ve had both it is significantly quicker, way more responsive and more fun too. If you don’t know how to drive just say so

[@sk1dzzz608]

@@3GRacing11 that manual garbage ruins the drive I hate that trash transmission,yes I can drive idiot

[@edgarromero5600]

Don’t buy it , simple they don’t last

[@3GRacing11]

This is not accurate at all but okay

[@christianbaker1428]

Mine got 257k miles and still runs perfect lmfao

[@alex_killer630]

Man I get so freaking exited every time I see your videos cause I got a eclipse 2001 Gs spider, is a 4 cylinder but I don’t matter I am still a kid 🥲🥲 but I was youse wondering can I modify my car since is youse a automatic or it only works on standards …🥲 My point is if you can actually modify automatic cars….youse asking cause I don’t really now that much of cars 🥲🥲…

[@3GRacing11]

You can modify any car you want, the auto is a bit slower but can still be modded and made quick, there’s plenty of mods for both auto and manual it all works generally the same

[@ultimatedouchebag6760]

I just purchased this trash and put a 2jz motor with orange paint and MoTek exhaust. 10sec car now

[@3GRacing11]

Congrats

[@ultimatedouchebag6760]

@@3GRacing11 Thanks. ADD kid wanted me to put on some different color rims...i am thinking pink

[@the_original_misseclipse]

2001 Eclipses GT with 265k original miles. 2nd owner, and have owned since 08. The only major repair has been the transmission rebuild, (automatic), but even that wasn't too expensive compared to others. My 3g is my ole faithful. 🩷 Misseclipse

[@3GRacing11]

Hell yeah!! That’s awesome man

[@the_original_misseclipse]

Lol 🩷 Misseclipse 😉