97-98-99 Eclipse's...different?

BstOnTheBrain · Oct 27, 2005

Im in the search for buying an Eclipse id really like a 98 or 99 but found a decent deal on a 97. Is there any differences between the 97-98-99 Turbo Eclipses (mainly GSX) either on the interior or exterior or mechanical? They all LOOK similar but is there any small differences i dont see?

diddy456 · Oct 27, 2005

Well, I don't think so. I know in 97 they changed a few things, but I think they kept them the same till 99.

G3ne · Oct 27, 2005

year of 1999...eclipse came out in black interior colors.....

Game Over · Oct 27, 2005

All three years are the same except in 1999, black leather became an option, and white face gauges were introduced. Nothing else changed.
Keep in mind though with late '96 build dates, there is a problem with the OBDII ecu when reading it for inspection. I have this problem, but am fortunate enough to slip through the cracks.

bane3d · Oct 27, 2005

First off, read EVERYTHING on this site. It has helped me tremendously with my car.

http://members.shaw.ca/costall/1000Q/

Second, what you are looking for is this:

1997

Additional body changes from the 1995/1996 models.
Minor changes to the ECU code.

1998

Minor changes to the ECU code.
After many years, Mitsubishi finally issues a recall on the AWD DSM transfer case.

1999

The last year of the 2G car, and of the 4G63/AWD DSM platform.
The last year of the Eagle Talon. Chrysler drops the Eagle marque.

The black interior is the only big difference that I've heard of in 1999 though. I found this under make and model info.

Attack Eagle · Oct 27, 2005

couple of minor wiring differences on the 97 vs the 95 and 98 + mothing major.

MattnGsx · Oct 29, 2005

Just my 2cents, but vacuum lines, and Throttle body in the 99's are diffrent from 97-98.

SoilentGreen98 · Oct 29, 2005

Game Over said:
All three years are the same except in 1999, black leather became an option, and white face gauges were introduced. Nothing else changed.
Keep in mind though with late '96 build dates, there is a problem with the OBDII ecu when reading it for inspection. I have this problem, but am fortunate enough to slip through the cracks.

I believe the white face gauges were part of the 10th anniversary OZ package only.

FFeArXVI · Oct 29, 2005

bane3d said:
First off, read EVERYTHING on this site. It has helped me tremendously with my car.

http://members.shaw.ca/costall/1000Q/

Second, what you are looking for is this:

1997

Additional body changes from the 1995/1996 models.
Minor changes to the ECU code.

1998

Minor changes to the ECU code.
After many years, Mitsubishi finally issues a recall on the AWD DSM transfer case.

1999

The last year of the 2G car, and of the 4G63/AWD DSM platform.
The last year of the Eagle Talon. Chrysler drops the Eagle marque.

The black interior is the only big difference that I've heard of in 1999 though. I found this under make and model info.

Just thought I'd let you know, the last year of the Eagle Talon is 1998, not 1999.

mitsuclipsegsx · Oct 29, 2005

SoilentGreen98 said:
I believe the white face gauges were part of the 10th anniversary OZ package only.

no,all 99 have the white face gauges and everyone forgot the cd changer only in the 99 which i have no clue how to use

Attack Eagle · Oct 29, 2005

mitsuclipsegsx said:
no,all 99 have the white face gauges and everyone forgot the cd changer only in the 99 which i have no clue how to use

misinfo is not funny

mitsuclipsegsx · Oct 29, 2005

Attack Eagle said:
misinfo is not funny

why is that?

Attack Eagle · Oct 29, 2005

changers were NOT 99 only.

mitsuclipsegsx · Oct 29, 2005

Attack Eagle said:
changers were NOT 99 only.

what other year had the cd changer??

Nanan · Oct 29, 2005

My 95 has a 6 disk changer in the hatch. Yes it is stock, it is on the original window sticker that I still have.

Game Over · Oct 29, 2005

I think the 2Ga's had the 6 disc, and the 2Gb's had the 10 disk.

speedy13 · Oct 29, 2005

not to add to the confusion,but didn't all 99's come with the oz package?I have seen a number of gs eclipse with the sport wing,leather,gsx rims.all were 99.love the black interior on the 99.I'm gonna try and get one of those next.I will sacrifice the AWD for black leather and a 2g body

.but i won't sacrifice the turbo.can't make the same mistake twice.

Game Over · Oct 30, 2005

speedy13 said:
not to add to the confusion,but didn't all 99's come with the oz package?I have seen a number of gs eclipse with the sport wing,leather,gsx rims.all were 99.love the black interior on the 99.I'm gonna try and get one of those next.I will sacrifice the AWD for black leather and a 2g body .but i won't sacrifice the turbo.can't make the same mistake twice.

OZ package was '99 GS's only, and all of them. They came with 16 inch OZ wheels that looked like the GSX wheels, but were not.

96eclipse_rst · Dec 3, 2014

mitsuclipsegsx said:
no,all 99 have the white face gauges and everyone forgot the cd changer only in the 99 which i have no clue how to use

I have a 1999 GS and my gauges aren't white. They aren't all white gauges LOL

Black Widow97 · Dec 3, 2014

Nobody has mentioned that in 98 they switched to the split thrust bearing 7 bolt. Not that it really matters, but all of the crankwalk junkies might think it does.

Awdspyderman · Dec 3, 2014

Thank you black widow! I was wondering when somebody was going to mention that! I have the sliver faced gauges, Also 98-99 have the black ECU.

19Eclipse90 · Dec 3, 2014

Way to dig up a thread that is nearly a decade old...

:ohdamn:

rolltidero · Dec 4, 2014

Don't some years have the weird cool air bypass thing on the center vents?

EC17PSE · Dec 4, 2014

Was just going to say thrust washers but seen its finally been mentioned! The wheel bearings are slightly different on the 99, late 98-99 charchol canister is in front rather then at the rear. Minor stuff but worth a mention[DOUBLEPOST=1417706039][/DOUBLEPOST]Cold air when heat is on. Pretty sure thats on every 2g[DOUBLEPOST=1417706083][/DOUBLEPOST]

rolltidero said:
Don't some years have the weird cool air bypass thing on the center vents?

952g63t · Dec 8, 2014

Could someone tell me if there were ANY changes to the engine mounts and/or transmission mounting locations from 95-99?

Thanks,

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