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#374 of 400 Re: How to clean interior [charlottesmom] by oldfarmer50 May 02, 2008 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: charlottesmom (Apr 30, 2008 5:42 pm) "...to remove the scuff marks..."   Yea, it seems hard not to scuff the plastic on the door as you get in and out. I don't really like black interior for that reason. Try old-fashioned soap and water.   For the top I remember reading that it was really well put together and would last a long time. Maybe check with the dealer. Replies to this message: abordoli (May 03, 2008 11:39 am) oldfarmer50 (May 03, 2008 1:30 pm) mamiya (May 03, 2008 9:28 pm)
#375 of 400 Re: How to clean interior [oldfarmer50] by abordoli May 03, 2008 (11:39 am)
Replying to: oldfarmer50 (May 02, 2008 6:37 pm) I like to think of this car, since it is, as the cheapest convertible possible to get into complete with a set of training wheels. I knew this going in, so I'm not kicking myself at all. The fact of the matter is, this car is a head-turner. It looks good from the outside. Up close, sure, it's an eyesore (auto-scuffing plastic) and the vehicle handles like crap and guzzles gaz like my alcohoholic uncle Pete downs booze. To add insult to injury, the car suffers from heavy depreciation. For example, I bought the top-of-the-top-of-the-line model possible close to the end of the model year (spyder GT leather seats). In July of 2007, I paid exactly $28,888 for what was showing on the sticker to be around $36,000. Granted, my car hadn't been sitting on a lot for almost a year as I had rec'd it brand spanking new off the end of the assembly line. Even so, the moment I sat in it and drove it off the lot, the value of that car (realistically, let's not start quoting erroneous KBB values here) dipped below $20,000. Almost a year out, I'd be surprised if I could get $16,000 anywhere. If you don't believe me, check out the auto auction sites. This car was one of the most foolish purchases of my entire life (I probably owe 3 times its present value). Anyway, for those that did the same, enjoy it.... Replies to this message: oldfarmer50 (May 03, 2008 1:30 pm) mamiya (May 03, 2008 9:28 pm)
#376 of 400 Re: How to clean interior [abordoli] by oldfarmer50 May 03, 2008 (1:30 pm)
Replying to: abordoli (May 03, 2008 11:39 am) "...the car suffers from heavy depreciation..."   Just be glad you didn't buy a SUV. Now those are taking a hit. The Minor brands all have heavy depreciation. I recently read that the Kia Sedona was only worth 20% of MSRP after 5 years.   Next time buy a Honda. It won't depreciate but you'll learn what crap handling really is.
#377 of 400 Re: How to clean interior [abordoli] by mamiya May 03, 2008 (9:28 pm)
Replying to: abordoli (May 03, 2008 11:39 am) I think you're right about just enjoing the car...I'll kick myself but when i'm washing the car by hand and really look at the sunset color it is, it really is a beautiful looking car and I'll just have too look at the better things! And I guess you really can't beat the warranty...I did notice that the engine is a little quietier in the warmer weather..dropped the air in the tires a little so it does'nt over steer and it rides a little better...heard a klunk from the rear over bumps but I think it is the car jack in the spare tire well that bounces around.
#378 of 400 hp base for 3000gt and 3000gt spyder....? by jos121212 May 10, 2008 (4:47 pm)
im looking for a fast car and i cant seem to find the hp base on these when i finally found a 3000gt 5 speed, whats the hp on it and the 3000gt spyder? thanks Replies to this message: oldfarmer50 (May 15, 2008 3:06 pm)
#379 of 400 Re: hp base for 3000gt and 3000gt spyder....? [jos121212] by oldfarmer50 May 15, 2008 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: jos121212 (May 10, 2008 4:47 pm) "...what's the hp on it?..."   Wikipedia says the last generation 3000 gt had between 159 and 320 hp depending on which model you purchased. Check it yourself. That last number seems high. 1 kW is equal to 1.34 hp.   If it really had 320 hp that would be one fast machine.
#380 of 400 2009 Eclipse by oldfarmer50 Jun 01, 2008 (1:00 pm)
Anyone have an opinion on the 2009 Eclipse? I think it's a step down from the current model. They seem to be trying to attract the boy-racer crowd with the blacked-out grill and the big spoiler.   In my opinion it's a waste of time. The young drivers who made the gen I and II so popular have written the Eclipse off years ago. Trying to get them back without addressing their complaints ( weight, FWD etc.) is doomed to failure.
#381 of 400 How does Eclipse do in winter driving conditions by sethzgram Jul 13, 2008 (5:06 am)
Hi. My son just bought a 2007 Eclipse. We live in the mountains of Pennsylvania and I'm just wondering how this car will handle in our winter driving conditions which can be pretty bad sometimes. Does anyone out there have any real winter driving experience? Replies to this message: abordoli (Jul 13, 2008 11:47 am) charlottesmom (Jul 15, 2008 1:28 pm) oldfarmer50 (Jul 17, 2008 2:14 am)
#382 of 400 Re: How does Eclipse do in winter driving conditions [sethzgram] by abordoli Jul 13, 2008 (11:47 am)
Replying to: sethzgram (Jul 13, 2008 5:06 am) I have winter driving experience although not yet in my 2007 spyder eclipse. Whenever I do drive during winter conditions with my other vehicles though, my concern is more about the experience of the other drivers as many a time I have left intersections to look in my rear-view to see the amazing sight of inexperienced winter drivers spinning and crashing into each other.   My main suggestion would be to absolutely demand that he keep his tires in as close to perfect condition by proper rotation (come to think about that I've been debating my Mitsubishi dealership about that very topic for I get my tires rotated every oil-change; a little excessive, I know). The service manager stated that Mitsubishi only endorses a straight front-to-back (zero-criss-cross) rotation. Personally, I have always come from the school of front-to-back (criss-cross) rotations. Anyone out there have any comments or wisdom to support one method over the other? Replies to this message: charlottesmom (Jul 15, 2008 1:28 pm)
#383 of 400 throttle body by xraymanrr Jul 15, 2008 (12:24 pm)
I had my 2006 ecclipse in for inspection today. dealer told me that there is carbon build up in the throttle body(replaces carburator in this car). He told me, they could clean it out for $120. They recommend you do this every year. Is this a worth while service ? Is this a scam ? any advice ? if valid, what should be the frequency. Replies to this message: oldfarmer50 (Jul 17, 2008 2:21 am)

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