The more I look at the new eclipse, the more I like it. Has anyone seen it in person? I have not seen any on the road yet. Only if I had endless funds:-)

I've seen it, in all colors. Blue and white look the best IMO. The tail lights look very cool, the front bumper looks as ugly as in pictures. Also the wheel gap is BEYOND HUGE...it's in desperate need of a drop.

ALso, the dealers need to stop being so greedy, because I don't know too many people coughing up $30k+ for an Eclipse...I don't care WHAT it looks like.

Common - and ugly.

With respect,

I think it looks like ass.

seen it up close...looks like ass.

I drove beside one the highway for a while. I kinda like parts of the rear. I still like the concept they did, but they lost a lot between it and the production version. They loss the Bad in Badass, now it's, in general, ass....
http://www.carword.com/carnews/images/06EclipseGT_03.jpg
Badass!!
http://www.wallpaper.net.au/wallpaper/automotive/Mitsubishi%20Eclipse%20Concept%202004%20-%20800x600.jpg

haha, i htink I was looking at the concept car. Too bad they couldnt keep it looking like that more.

I have seen a few on the road, I think they are a far cry from the concept pictured above. They are ALOT bigger than the old 90's eclipses. They need to bring back the turbo and awd options and lose a few hundred pounds off the new car.

They aren't anything special...they also have the same problem the 8's do...absolutely no mesh on the lower grill...cept thats also where they mount the auxilary cooler...gonna be alot of upset mitsu owners when they lose a transmission/engine due to a rock on the highway...

I saw one in black the other day. It's an improvement over the "current" generation (ANYTHING would be an improvement over that thing), but I still like the previous one better. The new one reminds me a lot of the Mercury Cougar, at least from the back (not a good thing).

It's almost as bad as the Aztec... almost.

It looks better in the pictures, than in real life.

SEMPER UBI SUB UBIOn a side note that has nothing to do with your thread, that custom title is hilarious, and so very true. You never know when you'll need them!

There's a Mitsubishi dealership right by my house. I see lots of people looking at them and can't help but REV a bit as I go by. Some stop and smile while others point. I'd like to know if anyone left the dealer to look at the 8 because of me.

Anyway, I see lots of people test driving them. They look far too big in real life. I think Mitsubishi had a homerun on their hands with the concept, but hit a foul ball instead.

if they had it looking more like the concept it would look much better. The production model looks like caca

it's not too bad imo... i like the ricer-ish taillight and the chrome lip spoiler lol :D

if they had it looking more like the concept it would look much better. The production model looks like caca

Definetly.

Ugly IMO

Funny that this thread came up. My wife and I were driving in DC the other night and she said what the hell is that. I said the New Eclipse and she replies, "now I know why their in Bankruptcy". I just laughed and said "yes".

The Concept is very sweet...production is crap. I still think the Eclipse from 97-99 are so much better looking. That offset hump on the hood is unique...:)

Funny that this thread came up. My wife and I were driving in DC the other night and she said what the hell is that. I said the New Eclipse and she replies, "now I know why their in Bankruptcy". I just laughed and said "yes".
hahaha

I was surprised when this was touted as the car that was going to save mitsu. I saw it and was like....uhhhh they're f*cked. It's not the ugliest thing I've ever seen, but it's certainly not appealing to me.

PS I think the concept looks like it's scared :)

I saw one a few weeks back. It peaked my interest because it was new and because it looked strange. I think the proportions are all off, too streached out looking. As far as looks, it's ugly. No 8 that's for sure. I Didn't even bother to look up its specs.

Everyone stops to look at the trainwreck.

how they can build the evo 9 and then come up wth this is baffling, on the one hand you have a car that screams, and then on the other you have one that screams "useless", "ugly" etc.

but they will sell a million of them to teenage girls

For some reason it reminds me of a late '80s Mercury Cougar... I don't know why this is, perhaps because it is so f$%^ing big. It no longer looks like a sports car. I don't get it

I don't think it's so bad, but I'm a tab bit upset that they put it on the galant platform. I guess they needed to do whatever possible to save money, but that is just too big for a sports car. I think if it were a tab bit smaller it could do well. I think with a nice bodykit you could make this car look pretty danged aggressive. To each their own I guess(hate that saying).

Ive seen two
one orange and one black

I have to say I like the rear but the front looks smashed or not fully developed.

It's a boat. I was driving next to one for about 3 or 4 miles on Tuesday. It was a white 4 cylinder version. Anything but the V6 version is a complete waste IMHO.

the V6 version is a complete waste IMO because for the same price, you can get way better cars, like 350Z or WRX for example. the 4 cylinders are much cheaper and for people who wants a sporty car at a budget price, its not bad.

The concept is hot. The production model looks like crap in pictures but I've seena couple on the street and they like much better in person. A huge improvement over the last version.

Looks hot but weighs over 3 tons...!!!!

I like the orange one I saw who tried to keep up with me... but alas, couldn't

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Looks hot but weighs over 3 tons...!!!!


actually it weighs around 3600 pounds. hardly 3 tons.

the new eclipse is faster than i expected. Motor Trend tested the v6 at 14.2 in the quarter mile. i was expecting 14.5 so that was surprising. i kind of like it. the old Eclipses were ugly as hell. looks like they jumped into 350z class.

id like to see one on the street. theres a black one around here that barely beat my brother's 04 rx8.

3 tons, looks like ass and beat a brothers RX-8

Originally Posted by Baller
3 tons, looks like ass and beat a brothers RX-8

Like Mugatu said, it is hardly 3 tons. 1 ton = 2000 lbs.
It does look kinda messed up though. Concept was hott. Although I have only seen the eclipse at the dealer lot.

Like Mugatu said, it is hardly 3 tons. 1 ton = 2000 lbs.
It does look kinda messed up though. Concept was hott. Although I have only seen the eclipse at the dealer lot.

You are right... my error on a ton...

Sure looks like 3 tons though its actuall 1.6 tons.

3600 pound still is kinda heavy for a sports car. (Unless you got a hemi ...)

Might be fast, but I can't imagine it hadling very well at all. I just see it being a total pig in the twisties.

I've driven one and wasn't that impressed. The power is good and could be modded to get some kick ass gains but doesn't have the look of my 8.

I've driven one and wasn't that impressed. The power is good and could be modded to get some kick ass gains but doesn't have the look of my 8.

How's the handling, I'm interested to know what it's actually like.

It can take a curve pretty well, but I'd be scared to run that thing through curves the way I do my 8. Took one at the exact same speed as my 8 and heard the back end try to get away.

Hm, interesting. I'll have to try and swindle my way behind the wheel of one.

To me it looks like a cross between the newer cougars and the intrepid.
Not exactly my cup of tea.

It's Almost The Same Price As A Hookep Rx8 Or A G35 Base Model They Will Never Sell Much Of Those Ugly Things

It's Almost The Same Price As A Hookep Rx8 Or A G35 Base Model They Will Never Sell Much Of Those Ugly Things


I've got $500 in my paypal account that says it will outsell the RX-8 every month for the next 3 months. Take my bet, I need to go stage 4 with my ugly Suby.

I've got $500 in my paypal account that says it will outsell the RX-8 every month for the next 3 months. Take my bet, I need to go stage 4 with my ugly Suby.


I'll add a $500 bet that it outsells RX8 every month for next 6 months. I'm gonna need some routing service done to my uglier Suby. :D

Bring back the 2nd Generation Eclipse!

Drove next to a black one with a nice looking body kit, tried to keep up with me for a while, but couldn't. Car seemed like a pig during corners...stopped and chatted with the driver...end result: he said he "loved the look of my car" he did have the 263hp MIVEC engine though...did not sound too bad....

when i saw it in person it looked a lot better than photos, its not a fav pick of mine, but not bad. and it drives better than i thought it would

when i saw it in person it looked a lot better than photos, its not a fav pick of mine, but not bad. and it drives better than i thought it would
I feel the same way, it looks better in person, but it's just not something I can see myself driving. Not a huge fan, but it might do alright for Mitsubishi.

i just cant get over the ghetto booty.. the car as a whole is smaller than what i thought it would be but that butt is too big..

i just cant get over the ghetto booty.. the car as a whole is smaller than what i thought it would be but that butt is too big..
*breaks into song* I hate Sir MixALot :mad: :p
Nah, it's not as bad as I imagined but I totally see what you are saying.

I honestly think the reason they didn’t keep more of the concept going, was because if they pushed it out looking all sexy, then they got nothing for the future. This way they can add a little something every year; new head lights, glass top etc. I’m just curious how the convertibles will look like. ;)

I saw a very clean looking light silver one today at a Wendy's drive through. I still don't see too many 06 Eclipses on the road for whatever reason...and as ugly as it may be from certain angles on the front, I like the car's looks overall. The ass is just spicy and spiffy. When I look at it from the side it reminds me of an armadillo for some reason. It's a weird looking car...which is probably why I like it. Just whatever you do don't look at it straight in the face or you may induce vomiting. Last I checked our RX-8s didn't exactly have pretty mugs either...though nowhere near as bad as these Eclipses.

At any rate I'd probably take one over a Mustang...just for originality's sake.

Last I checked our RX-8s didn't exactly have pretty mugs either...

Me thinks our 8s have great mugs.

I'll add a $500 bet that it outsells RX8 every month for next 6 months. I'm gonna need some routing service done to my uglier Suby. :D

ill bet a thousand that both you and Ike win cause rental companies buy them.

I saw a black one in person and nearly puked. This car has no flow to it. The sum of its parts do not make for a nice intergrated package. You can find some nice details but nothings that relates to the rest of the car.

I hate the way it looks. Just another common car. Shaped just like the 350z, Infiniti G35.

Plus the wheel gap is ridiculous.

Drove next to a black one with a nice looking body kit, tried to keep up with me for a while, but couldn't. Car seemed like a pig during corners...stopped and chatted with the driver...end result: he said he "loved the look of my car" he did have the 263hp MIVEC engine though...did not sound too bad....

Mod Edit: Sorry, street racing stories are not allowed on this forum

-Abbid

Not sure what edoc poasted but for those of you wondering... The 6 cylinder Eclipse will most certainly pull on a stock RX-8 in a straight line. And yes, even on the highway if you're revving to 9k RPMs!!!!!111!!1one!!!1

Not sure what edoc poasted but for those of you wondering... The 6 cylinder Eclipse will most certainly pull on a stock RX-8 in a straight line. And yes, even on the highway if you're revving to 9k RPMs!!!!!111!!1one!!!1
Hahaha. What do the Gt Eclipses trap at now? That's a very nice engine, but the car is just too heavy for me. I think it will end up being a very nice track queen too. From what I hear the engine is pretty solid. I hope it's responsive to heavy modding, could make some nice track videos :D

Not sure what edoc poasted but for those of you wondering... The 6 cylinder Eclipse will most certainly pull on a stock RX-8 in a straight line. And yes, even on the highway if you're revving to 9k RPMs!!!!!111!!1one!!!1

It's close enough to be a drivers race imo

Hahaha. What do the Gt Eclipses trap at now? That's a very nice engine, but the car is just too heavy for me. I think it will end up being a very nice track queen too. From what I hear the engine is pretty solid. I hope it's responsive to heavy modding, could make some nice track videos :D

They trap in the high 90s.

All the major car mags have them trapping 100-100.9mph

See Road and Track, Car and Driver, Motortrend etc.

It's close enough to be a drivers race imo

If we're talking on the highway, your opinion is wrong.

all i said (before i was ever so nicely edited) was that i lost twice to one of the new Eclipses...but that i think i could take him on a non straight road (obviously id have a better chance)....

All the major car mags have them trapping 100-100.9mph

See Road and Track, Car and Driver, Motortrend etc.

motor trend has them at:

1/4 mile---14.2 sec @ 100.9 mph

sounds about right if my 8 is listed at 14.5

If we're talking on the highway, your opinion is wrong.

not with one of these badboys..... :p

http://www.wildweasel.ca/j-body/HowTo/images/eRam_main.jpg

We test drove one the same day we bought our 8. We liked the look. It drove ok, nothing special. It handles well but nothing like the 8. It cost more then it should. After driving it we test drove our 8. We where sold and bought the 8 on the spot.

I think the car looks like an Audi TT from the back........

Not sure what edoc poasted but for those of you wondering... The 6 cylinder Eclipse will most certainly pull on a stock RX-8 in a straight line. And yes, even on the highway if you're revving to 9k RPMs!!!!!111!!1one!!!1

Did it take you this long to figure out that in almost ALL cases the only chance the RX-8 usually has against other cars is during an 8k launch from a stop or on a winding road?

Oh wait...no I'm wrong. You're just being you. :rolleyes:

By the way...the Eclipse has to be launched properly as well in order for it to trap under 14.5...so it DOES come down to the driver between our car and that one.

Did it take you this long to figure out that in almost ALL cases the only chance the RX-8 usually has against other cars is during an 8k launch from a stop or on a winding road?

Oh wait...no I'm wrong. You're just being you. :rolleyes:

By the way...the Eclipse has to be launched properly as well in order for it to trap under 14.5...so it DOES come down to the driver between our car and that one.

Want to see me be me again? What do you mean "as well", show me one time the RX-8 has run near a 14.2, hell show me more than once where an actual owner has run the mag times. Lastly, show me someone that's been able to trap anywhere near 100mph in a stock RX-8. It's not a drivers race, unless the guy driving the Eclipse sucks.

Not sure what edoc poasted but for those of you wondering... The 6 cylinder Eclipse will most certainly pull on a stock RX-8 in a straight line. And yes, even on the highway if you're revving to 9k RPMs!!!!!111!!1one!!!1

no it wont....they run out of breath on top.....trust me because my close buddy has one and here is a pic to prove it....aside from that i did take him....and before you stated a 3800lb weight on the car and you should try 4350 (this is what my buddy's weighs).....we did run on the highway and he was damn close but he never gained....actually he was running out of breath at over 100 mph.....we tested both cars on open road to see which one would pull...and supposedly the autostick on those are supposed to be just as quick as the manual so there shouldnt be any arguement....just a shame though it will be some time before we can hit it at an actual track cuz he is also the first in the country to wreck his!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v693/chrismarko2/martins%20new%20whip/martinanewwhip001.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/chrismarko1/martins%20crashed%204g/1.jpg
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It looks better crashed

ChrisM, if you actually believe the autostick is as fast as the manual I have some lovely "waterfront" property to sell you in New Orleans.

ChrisM, if you actually believe the autostick is as fast as the manual I have some lovely "waterfront" property to sell you in New Orleans.

I doubt it would be a huge difference. It's the same motor and same power.

its a few tenths of a second difference i believe in the 06 eclipse. ive heard the autostick is terrible. why anyone buying ANY sports car above 25k would get an automatic is pretty confusing.

i probably could have taken the automatic Eclipse.

ChrisM, if you actually believe the autostick is as fast as the manual I have some lovely "waterfront" property to sell you in New Orleans.

is that necessary?.....if you read a little closer i said supposedly.....i have never run 6mt so i cant compare but i did run the autostick

Seriously, I think the Eclipse and the RX-8 are a close match from a dead stop when both are launched properly. I'm not going to comment any further about this.

You are right that the RX-8 is clearly slower in all other straight line accelerations (street start, 30-60, 60-90, etc.), but I'd obviously rather own the car that is slightly slower than the one that is slightly hideous. Otherwise I'd clearly be driving an STi or Evo...now wouldn't I? ;)

Magazines almost always shave off the 2 or 3 tenths of a second it takes to get the car rolling from a complete stop. I believe car company marketers do as well, just like they post the inflated horsepower numbers fom engine dynos instead of real hp #'s. I've seen the mitsu and 8 .2 seconds apart on 0-60, and the 8 DEFINITELY handles better, I mean the mitsu's front-wheel-torque-steering drive for cryin' out loud. MIVEC schmivec. trim some weight off that 3580 lb. ass.

I doubt it would be a huge difference. It's the same motor and same power.



Maybe not huge, but power stealing planetary gears and about 50 clutches, combined with garbage ratios usually makes a signifigant difference. Autos are good for bracket racing though.