Mitsubishi: How good is the 1.8 Liter in an Eclipse?

We've owned a number of 1990 to 1992 Eclipses and Talons with the 2.0 liter
DOHC motor, and had pretty good luck. I'm looking at one with a 1.8 liter
engine.

Is the 1.8 liter as reliable? How is it for mileage. I assume that it
doesn't have the power that the 2.0 liter does.

Mik

The 1.8 IS a bit slow, but it's quite reliable. Properly tuned, with a
5-speed and factory alloy rims, I get 35 mpg (highway) in my '94. FYI -
I only got 31 before I changed the rims, reducing my total wheel mass by
30 lbs. over the steels & hubcaps! I could even feel the difference in
the steering effort.

Also, I have a friend with over 200K on his with normal maintenance and
conventional oil.

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