I am not taking about 2006,hell any new car will fair well,look at the past generation eclipses.

 

i just saw one on the FDR drive on my way to work. The new Eclipse spyder looks pretty cool. I like pretty much all of the Eclipse models Mitsu has put out. Enjoy it...driving a convertible in summer time is one of the most fun motoring experiences you can have!

 

You said "from the first Eclipse to the last". As far as I know, the 2006 is considered the current model. Don't make statements that are false and that you can't backup with any proof of any kind.

 

Well it looks like i got my work cut out for me then, i got go through my old consumer report books.

 

I liked the previous body better than this new one. this new one is just fugly.

 

The only Mitsu one should buy is the new Lancer EVO X. It looks nice as a 4dr sedan.

 

my coworker has a eclipse spyder,
he recently asked me what mods he should do cuz he says the car feels like its going to tip over when he corners....he seriously fears his car will flip over one of these days if he doesnt do something soon.

i would equate that to handling like a boat

 

The best Eclipse was the first and second generations.

 

Here is something to think about: All those cars that you picked are 2seaters, except for the eclipse. Insurance would be lower.

 

I'd have to drive one to see how bad it is. I'm assuming he's totally used to a lighter, more nimble car, so it's embelished. The Eclipse is nor light or nimble. It's muscle, luxury, and sport, combined with the year round practicality of FWD.

My Mazdaspeed 6 feels exactly to me as your co-worker describes his Eclipse Spyder. When lets say I drive my S2000 for a week straight, and then I hop in my Speed 6, I feel the exact same way your co-worker feels, so that could be the problem. The car sways through the corners, and the driving confidence just isn't there. However, if I never owned an RX8, an S2000 or an STI, I'd probably think the Speed 6 would be a pretty nice handler. It is a nice handler for it's big and heavy size, but the S2000 makes it feel like one giant BOAT.

 

I drove the 2006 Eclipse GT V6 and is it an absolute piece of ****.

Horrible brakes, horrible handling, horrible torque steer.

The engine is a gem though, power everywhere and you REALLY get pushed back in your seat. The shifter is good too.

But it's an amazingly unbalanced car...

Mind you I drive a 2003 S2000, but there's a minimum when it comes to a car's handling.

Get a 2006 S2000 with like 1000 miles for about 27k. It will be brand new with a good warranty! S2000s are bulletproof reliability wise, just don't launch it.

Comparing an S2000 to an Eclipse V6 convertible...They could not be more different cars.

I say if you MUST have a brand new car get a Miata. But for the same price you can have a used S2000 with less than 5000 miles and it has better brakes, better shifter, 70 more HP and better tires. You call

 

Heres what consumer reports had to say about the newest Eclipse in a pinch. It didn't fair well as expected.....

http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/Co...&model=Eclipse

 

Everyone knows the 4-cylinder isn't a good buy. And moreover, this article even states that the reliability is above average and it even finished "Good" or better in every category shown.