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#9 of 400 by nuieve Jan 14, 2005 (8:58 am)
"Girls car" is actually a compliment. Girls are aesthetes by nature, so that means everything is ok with a design of this one.   I'm surprised to see negative comments on its back end. I find it very beautiful (as the rest of the car). The car looks very harmonic to me from every angle. And small! Tastes do vary!   The best thing about this car is that it doesn't look "economy"... well, the front-end is sort of generic, but that doesn't affect overall appeal. $$$-wise I'd rate its looks as a 30k-40k car. Also Mitsubishi claims 7 year/100 000 miles warranty, which deserves another thumb up for this car.   I wonder if its V6 would be finally able to do 0-60 in less than 6 sec...
#10 of 400 What about handling? by alpha01 Jan 14, 2005 (11:15 am)
Isnt the 3.8L a heavy engine? And front drive/high torque = not good, unless this one has had its curve retuned.   ~alpha
#11 of 400 I Likes by trucker50 Jan 15, 2005 (6:52 am)
Just saw the video of the new Eclipse from the suto ahow....looks like the death knell may have sounded for my Grand Prix I bougth a month ago!
#12 of 400 Ya bunch of Babys by 1fastfurious2 Jan 15, 2005 (6:59 pm)
I have a 2.4 2003 34000mi. eclipse and love it. No gripes. Just having allot of fun with it.When and if they come out with a turbo/suspension kit I will add it.Until then,shut up,this car handles great! Is plenty fast. The stereo is great Infinity. Its too new for many after market speed parts.When they do ,you will see this is no girls car.Low slung as it is,it is going to be sweet indeed! Replies to this message: baller3 (Mar 05, 2005 2:37 pm)
#13 of 400 as for the new eclipse by 1fastfurious2 Jan 15, 2005 (7:05 pm)
As soon as it comes out I will be there to test drive. the new 2.4 is 160hp so they did something.Mine is 147hp 2.4? I pick the smaller engine because there is lots of room under the hood.So when I add on its easier to work on. plus they usually turbo the 4 cylinder ones dont they.he he he
#14 of 400 by wale_bate1 Jan 18, 2005 (9:00 am)
I think any styling reference to the '95-'99 Eclipse is a boost for the upcoming model. The pics look pretty good to me. The 1G model developed healthy interest and solid sales, IIRC, but it was the 2G (and turbo AWD in particular) that put the car on the enthusiast map. I have long felt that the cockpit of that generation is the very best "sports" car layout I have ever experienced.   To recall the success (visually, at least) of that model in these lean times seems a good call to me.   I owned a Chrysler variant of the 3G model, and frankly I think it was a very competitive platform. Unfortunately, what it gained in refinement, I think it lost in fun-factor. It's extremely competent for a FWD, and very capable, though now behind much of the competition, but the beef is that it's not the quick, fun, tossable little terror that the 2G was.   Bigger ain't always better, says I.   Unfortunately I don't think the new body style will make a big enough splash in the market place. I'm usually pretty susceptible to solid styling cues, and this one isn't making me sweat or breathe hard, even though I think it's a big improvement.   Anybody know if the 3.8L is aluminum? And how much the new puppy weighs? Replies to this message: novcenthusiast (Jan 19, 2005 9:35 am)
#15 of 400 Re: [wale_bate1] by novcenthusiast Jan 19, 2005 (9:35 am)
Replying to: wale_bate1 (Jan 18, 2005 9:00 am) Judging from the articles I've read on the web, this car is REALLY massive. I've seen the V6 version estimated at 3500 lbs! Isn't that what a Mustang GT weighs?   I actually like the styling, but with that much weight to lug around I wonder if the driving dynamics will be any good. It's based on the Galant/Endeavor(?) platform. Maybe they would have been better served basing the car off of the smaller, lighter Lancer and using a turbo for power in the performance version instead of a V6.   It will be interesting to see if this car appeals to driving enthusiast.
#16 of 400 by wale_bate1 Jan 19, 2005 (9:57 am)
Well, we're thinking somewhat along the same lines here.   I know it's possible to make a serious driver's car that tips the scales at 3500lbs and above (Audi TT comes to mind), but there's not much history of that below the $30K mark, and regardless of how sumptuous the production models may be (this is Mitsu after all), I sure don't see an Eclipse coupe as a bestseller above that mark.   I wish the Mitsu site had some specs on it...
#17 of 400 My only worry by eclipse3g Jan 30, 2005 (9:05 pm)
My only worry is the cost of this vehicle. I am very sure the GT model will run above the $30K mark, which isn't very appealing, (but at least you won't see one every where you turn like the horror story Civic.) I own a 3G base model RS, and I will more than likely, if the price is right get the GS model, just because of the reliability and performance of how the 3G I own now is, even for the base model. Its styling is different, and it looks like the interior has plenty of space in the front, hopefully more in the back this time, so more than a midget could sit back there. Well, I just can't wait to give it a test drive. Replies to this message: wale_bate1 (Jan 31, 2005 1:30 pm) mgrant (Feb 18, 2005 9:43 pm)
#18 of 400 Re: My only worry [eclipse3g] by wale_bate1 Jan 31, 2005 (1:30 pm)
Replying to: eclipse3g (Jan 30, 2005 9:05 pm) I believe you're correct on the price, 3G. either that, or it's going to be lacking equipment other V6 coupes are running I think.   I have to respectfully disagree on the size issue though. I don't think a sporty 2+2 has any business being comfortable for four for any extended length of time. To me, if you want to haul four adults around in relative comfort on a regular basis, you buy a format suitable for such tasking. That's, IMO, mid-size sedan territory.   Now my '01 Sebring LXi Coupe (a 3g with a skin job) had ample room to take my kids (then 8 and 10) on a local trip of, say, 1-2 hours, very comfortably. Of course that meant having to go without the rear-seat entertainment system, so our Town & Country pulled distance duty most often. Likewise, for carrying of office associates to lunch, it had ample room for quick back and forth. It also retained some sporting quality to the driving (even with the softer Chrysler spec springs and damping) to keep it interesting when unladed. But the 2g was a better driver's car, and no two ways! The cockpit was tighter in all the right places, and the little beast was tossable in a way the 3g just can't physically accomplish.   All this upsizing is making for better utility, but what the devil are we doing as a country diluting our recreational driving with utility?   I ask you!   Gimme a totally updated 2g with just a tad more room and a light weight, efficient, small displacement six and make it RWD or at least AWD, and make sure I can have Alcantara and leather seating, and I'll be a happy man!

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