2006 Eclipse GT ***new competition***
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perhaps performance-wise, you can compare the two. but as far as market competition, it's apples to oranges. there are A LOT of cars that can match up or beat our coupes, but WHO CARES? most ppl didn't buy a g35 coupe because of performance alone. as far as looks and luxury, the new eclipse isn't even in the same ballpark...planet....galaxy. it's just plain fugly and looks really cheap. can anyone say hyundai tiburon? actually, i think i'd rather drive a scion tc or tiburon!!!
i just don't see the point of making comparisons with different cars that aren't even in the same class....but that's just me. it's almost like trying to argue which team is better....'85 chicago bears or 90's chicago bulls.
i just don't see the point of making comparisons with different cars that aren't even in the same class....but that's just me. it's almost like trying to argue which team is better....'85 chicago bears or 90's chicago bulls.
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Except for the whole FWD thing, at least it comes with a subwoofer. I had a 99 clipse and I hated what they did in 2000 I think this is a step back in the right direction for mitsubishi. The only problem I ever had was a dead o2 sensor in 7 years I had it. I also think this will be competing more directly with the new pontiac coupe (c6? 3.9L). I gave the GTO some serious thought before deciding on the G that car could get me into soo much trouble.
#21
Originally Posted by ashadiow
You sound like a whiny M3 owner when he realizes that he paid more for a car that is 10% better. The new eclipse runs numbers (in a straight line) that are VERY similar to our cars. I will look up the rest of the stats in a few.
#22
I owned a '97 GSX modded to about 315HP (16G turbo, IC pipes, HKS-EVC, exhaust, intake, etc., etc....) and that thing was a local legend (big thanks to the AWD!). Now that the EVO is sold on US soil and the Eclipse is forced to carve it's own niche, it looks like Mitsu is finding it's way with the car possibly by taking a page from the past. These specs sound a lot like the JDM FTO. 6-cylinder... ...FF... ...2-door coupe...
I hate most of the styling in those pics. The front grill... ...UHGG! WTF is Mitsubishi thinking. Just because it resembles the family doesn't mean it works. Big, ugly noses are genetic too, you know. And the rump not only looks full of mercury, but it also looks like a blatant rip from the Mercury Cougar. ><
I hate most of the styling in those pics. The front grill... ...UHGG! WTF is Mitsubishi thinking. Just because it resembles the family doesn't mean it works. Big, ugly noses are genetic too, you know. And the rump not only looks full of mercury, but it also looks like a blatant rip from the Mercury Cougar. ><
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I personally like it, if it comes out in AWD, it'll be similar to the last GSX..I personally don't like the huge engine they have up front. Mitsu should stick to the 2.0 turbo, however, I bet this thing weighs a lot more than the old DSMs. It'll be interesting to see the evolution of the new eclipse. If the AWD version comes out like speculated, it'll be a good performer and most likely my sister's next car.
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Originally Posted by Z2G
perhaps performance-wise, you can compare the two. but as far as market competition, it's apples to oranges. there are A LOT of cars that can match up or beat our coupes, but WHO CARES? most ppl didn't buy a g35 coupe because of performance alone. as far as looks and luxury, the new eclipse isn't even in the same ballpark...planet....galaxy. it's just plain fugly and looks really cheap. can anyone say hyundai tiburon? actually, i think i'd rather drive a scion tc or tiburon!!!
i just don't see the point of making comparisons with different cars that aren't even in the same class....but that's just me. it's almost like trying to argue which team is better....'85 chicago bears or 90's chicago bulls.
i just don't see the point of making comparisons with different cars that aren't even in the same class....but that's just me. it's almost like trying to argue which team is better....'85 chicago bears or 90's chicago bulls.
The guy is just trying to share some info and all you people jump on him like you are too good to even read the article.
jesus christ.
#30
With the EVO finally here, Mitsu. will never stick the turbo4 into the Eclipse again. AWD might show up in an attempt to boost sales by making it more appealing to drivers up north.
Mitsubishi has been on the verge of bankruptcy for nearly 10 years straight, with new models and the stout EVO still showing up during that time. I think it's part of their business strategy.
Mitsubishi has been on the verge of bankruptcy for nearly 10 years straight, with new models and the stout EVO still showing up during that time. I think it's part of their business strategy.