2006 Eclipse GT ***new competition***
#91
Originally Posted by clokwork
Thats pretty well put. For those of you sick of the M3 comparison, Im sick of hearing the line.. " well, its still a ________(fill in other car here)"
Against popular belief on this forum, you may be surprised how many of these you are going to see on the road, and for the weak minded, you are going to be tormented at stoplights. Deal with it as you may.
If you buy a car, stand behind it or sell it. No need to wine now.
Against popular belief on this forum, you may be surprised how many of these you are going to see on the road, and for the weak minded, you are going to be tormented at stoplights. Deal with it as you may.
If you buy a car, stand behind it or sell it. No need to wine now.
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Cmon Son!
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I hear you. I am not imposing that the eclipse is direct "competition" for the G, but there is so much hate on the board for the car which is normal being this is a G35 board, but here is the deal. There is no reason to talk this car down. It's putting a lot on the table for the money, and I truly believe that most of the people that have to use the nameplates inferiority to justify their G are a little insecure.
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In terms of the car's features and purpose, I think the Eclipse is a competitor for the G coupe. Both have: 250+ HP V6, back seat, heavy weight, distinct styling. The biggest difference is of course the drive wheel.
Having said that, I don't think very many people would cross shop these two cars at all. I certainly wouldn't. If I was looking at an Eclipse, I'd cross shop Accord coupes, Solaras, and maybe Mustangs. If I was buying my G today, I'd cross shop the 3-Series coupe, RX-8, and maybe the V8 Mustang and GTO.
So, in my opinion, while the Eclipse and the G fit in roughly the same category, I don't think they would compete directly in the marketplace.
Having said that, I don't think very many people would cross shop these two cars at all. I certainly wouldn't. If I was looking at an Eclipse, I'd cross shop Accord coupes, Solaras, and maybe Mustangs. If I was buying my G today, I'd cross shop the 3-Series coupe, RX-8, and maybe the V8 Mustang and GTO.
So, in my opinion, while the Eclipse and the G fit in roughly the same category, I don't think they would compete directly in the marketplace.
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