2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

6 builds left the factory as a 2002 Eclipse, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN.

  • 6 main configurations
  • 877 vehicles built
  • 5 for sale right now

Which Eclipse is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

Pick your Eclipse

What actually differs

GS Spyder GT RS
Engine 2.4L 3L 3L 2.4L
Body Hatchback Convertible Hatchback Hatchback
Doors 3-door 2-door 3-door 3-door
For sale right now 1 3
Vehicles built 241 194 132 115
Same on every 2002 Eclipse
  • Fuel Gasoline
  • Typical price today $9,130
Cost to run

18/25 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,330/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2002 Eclipse

Safety, in plain English

What 4A3AE85H-2 means

4A3 AE85H · 2
4A3
the World Manufacturer Identifier Mitsubishi registered — assembled in the United States
AE85H
together encode the Eclipse line — Convertible, 3L — as Mitsubishi filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
2
in position 10 — model year 2002
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run 4A3AE85H 72E084694

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