DJ Tolka
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- Jan 18, 2012
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Warwick,
Rhode_Island
I spent a few years looking for a clean, unmodified, manual transmission second generation Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX. If you're familiar with these cars, they are almost always modified, so when a stock, well maintained example pops up, you have to jump on it. This one was fully optioned for the 1998 model year, so it has the Limited Slip Differential, CD Changer, Mud Flaps and Floor Mats.
I've owned the car for about 4 years, in that time I've continued to maintain the vehicle the way the previous owners had. Maintenance records from new are available for viewing. During my ownership the car has had it's timing belt and water pump replaced, new OEM wheel bearings on all four corners, new front brake calipers, and a new exhaust from the flex pipe back with a Magnaflow muffler. It was detailed and waxed approximately every six months.
Unfortunately, in April of 2017 while the car was parked on the street in front of my house, it was hit by a drunk driver who left the scene of the accident. At the time, I decided to explore the possibility of repairing the vehicle. The damages that occurred from the accident are as follows: frame damage in the engine bay, driver side headlight damage, driver side front suspension damage, damage to driver side front fender, damage to driver side door, paint damage to driver side of vehicle. While the vehicle was at the repair shop, the plan was also to repair the rot on the rocker panels, a very common issue on this generation of the Eclipse. It was during this undercarriage inspection that we came across a frame rail that had been previously repaired to a standard below my own, as well as some rot where one of the body mounts mount to the front subframe. These issues, along with the damage caused during the accident have just amounted to more than I'm interested in investing into this vehicle.
As the car sits today, it is partially disassembled. The driver side headlight is off, the tail lights are out, the front and rear bumper covers are off of the car. It still runs and is movable under its own power, but due to the front suspension damage, not truly drivable. It currently has 123,534 miles on it and will not go up for obvious reasons. The Air Conditioning is functional, and was recharged in 2015. All of the electronics work as normal, including the power antenna. The OEM radio is still installed. The front strut towers are solid.
As far as extra parts, there are quite a few. Everything to fix the damage from the accident, so headlight, fender, driver side door and suspension. An extra rim that is bent, but fixable. Two unmounted but used tires. I also have brand new OEM floor mats and a brand new OEM passenger side front fender.
While the car is fixable, it will make most sense for the majority of people to buy it as a parts car. If you are looking to AWD swap another Eclipse, everything that's needed is here. However, if you are able to do the bulk of the repairs yourself, then it may make sense to repair and keep the car. The car was declared a total loss, so if you intend to fix the car and drive it, it will need to be inspected by a state approved shop before it's road legal again.
I'm asking $4,000 or best reasonable offer. Spare parts alone are worth more than $1,500 and regardless of the accident damage, finding an unmodified, manual Eclipse GSX is liking pulling teeth. This ad is relatively thorough, but if you have any questions that I have not already answered or require additional photos, please do not hesitate to ask.
I've owned the car for about 4 years, in that time I've continued to maintain the vehicle the way the previous owners had. Maintenance records from new are available for viewing. During my ownership the car has had it's timing belt and water pump replaced, new OEM wheel bearings on all four corners, new front brake calipers, and a new exhaust from the flex pipe back with a Magnaflow muffler. It was detailed and waxed approximately every six months.
Unfortunately, in April of 2017 while the car was parked on the street in front of my house, it was hit by a drunk driver who left the scene of the accident. At the time, I decided to explore the possibility of repairing the vehicle. The damages that occurred from the accident are as follows: frame damage in the engine bay, driver side headlight damage, driver side front suspension damage, damage to driver side front fender, damage to driver side door, paint damage to driver side of vehicle. While the vehicle was at the repair shop, the plan was also to repair the rot on the rocker panels, a very common issue on this generation of the Eclipse. It was during this undercarriage inspection that we came across a frame rail that had been previously repaired to a standard below my own, as well as some rot where one of the body mounts mount to the front subframe. These issues, along with the damage caused during the accident have just amounted to more than I'm interested in investing into this vehicle.
As the car sits today, it is partially disassembled. The driver side headlight is off, the tail lights are out, the front and rear bumper covers are off of the car. It still runs and is movable under its own power, but due to the front suspension damage, not truly drivable. It currently has 123,534 miles on it and will not go up for obvious reasons. The Air Conditioning is functional, and was recharged in 2015. All of the electronics work as normal, including the power antenna. The OEM radio is still installed. The front strut towers are solid.
As far as extra parts, there are quite a few. Everything to fix the damage from the accident, so headlight, fender, driver side door and suspension. An extra rim that is bent, but fixable. Two unmounted but used tires. I also have brand new OEM floor mats and a brand new OEM passenger side front fender.
While the car is fixable, it will make most sense for the majority of people to buy it as a parts car. If you are looking to AWD swap another Eclipse, everything that's needed is here. However, if you are able to do the bulk of the repairs yourself, then it may make sense to repair and keep the car. The car was declared a total loss, so if you intend to fix the car and drive it, it will need to be inspected by a state approved shop before it's road legal again.
I'm asking $4,000 or best reasonable offer. Spare parts alone are worth more than $1,500 and regardless of the accident damage, finding an unmodified, manual Eclipse GSX is liking pulling teeth. This ad is relatively thorough, but if you have any questions that I have not already answered or require additional photos, please do not hesitate to ask.
