Short Write-up of Red 06 Eclipse GT
06-21-2005, 03:18 PM
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I have the the july issue of Automobile and they have a comparison story on the eclipse. Do they compare it to the 350Z, the RX-8, S2000, Mustang GT, Sti...nope, the comparison group was the Acura rsx-s, a mustang V6, and the mini cooper s.
Even the mag doesn't see this as anything more then a mid level sports car.
Let's see what some of the comments were:
" the eclpise is a champion of in-your-face style that challenges you with a futuristic shape. But once up close, the presentation unravels abit. It's 2.9 inches longer, 3.3 in. wider, and 1.9 inches taller then the car it replaces, and the small car proportions don't seem to fit the larger galant-sedan based platform quite right.
That's because the eclpise is really a big car beneath the small skin.
We must confess that looking good while driving fast is really important to us. And the eclpise GT is a quick car, as our test prove. And yetthe eclipse really isn't the best of sporty cars. It's too heavy, a whopping 3540 pounds, even heavier then the mustang.
The mitsu eclpise GT makes a big statement in a car that's just right for everyday driving, but it's a little too big for real driving excitement."
And how did the eclipse do in comparison to the others in this group. It finished last. This car is quick in a straight line but when it comes to a sports car or even a sporty car, it seems it's not even a good mid-level one...
BTW the mini took 1st and the acura second...
Even the mag doesn't see this as anything more then a mid level sports car.
Let's see what some of the comments were:
" the eclpise is a champion of in-your-face style that challenges you with a futuristic shape. But once up close, the presentation unravels abit. It's 2.9 inches longer, 3.3 in. wider, and 1.9 inches taller then the car it replaces, and the small car proportions don't seem to fit the larger galant-sedan based platform quite right.
That's because the eclpise is really a big car beneath the small skin.
We must confess that looking good while driving fast is really important to us. And the eclpise GT is a quick car, as our test prove. And yetthe eclipse really isn't the best of sporty cars. It's too heavy, a whopping 3540 pounds, even heavier then the mustang.
The mitsu eclpise GT makes a big statement in a car that's just right for everyday driving, but it's a little too big for real driving excitement."
And how did the eclipse do in comparison to the others in this group. It finished last. This car is quick in a straight line but when it comes to a sports car or even a sporty car, it seems it's not even a good mid-level one...
BTW the mini took 1st and the acura second...
06-27-2005, 02:02 AM
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I've always liked C&D's "street start" 5-60 test as a measure of how a car performs when you drive it as if you want it to last for a while. On this test the RX-8 measures in at 7.5 seconds, not a good number by sports car standards. Anyone have the stat on the Eclipse (I don't have my issue yet)?
09-20-2005, 11:58 AM
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small exerp from auto123.com's review of the '06 eclipse:
The longer I spent in the driver's seat of the GT, it became clearer that this car feels more out of sorts and miss-matched than a wellhoned sports car.
the entire article can be viewed here:
http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...py?artid=48645
not a great review, but not terrible either...
The longer I spent in the driver's seat of the GT, it became clearer that this car feels more out of sorts and miss-matched than a wellhoned sports car.
the entire article can be viewed here:
http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...py?artid=48645
not a great review, but not terrible either...
09-20-2005, 12:19 PM
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It's got a fatty engine to go with the fatty weight but now that I see them on the road.. It's one thing for the Mustang to go retro but why, Mitsu, go back to 2nd gen DSM styling so soon? I sort of feel sorry for them.
09-20-2005, 01:09 PM
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You should compare with auto123's write up of the RX-8! It'll put a smile on your face:
http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...tid=48193&pg=2
I for one heard the specs of the Eclipse before it came out (and liked the photos I saw), and thought - ohh, man..I should have waited.
No. No way. Definitely glad I didn't wait.
http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...tid=48193&pg=2
I for one heard the specs of the Eclipse before it came out (and liked the photos I saw), and thought - ohh, man..I should have waited.
No. No way. Definitely glad I didn't wait.
09-20-2005, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by unpocoloco
You should compare with auto123's write up of the RX-8! It'll put a smile on your face:
http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...tid=48193&pg=2
I for one heard the specs of the Eclipse before it came out (and liked the photos I saw), and thought - ohh, man..I should have waited.
No. No way. Definitely glad I didn't wait.
http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/...tid=48193&pg=2
I for one heard the specs of the Eclipse before it came out (and liked the photos I saw), and thought - ohh, man..I should have waited.
No. No way. Definitely glad I didn't wait.
i think someone posted it somewheres earlier this week 
09-20-2005, 05:12 PM
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I have had 9 Eclipses and I just ordered a white '06 GTS that should arrive in a couple of months. The car is well balanced and has PLENTY of power on tap. I love the car. It is EXTREMELY comfortable and a blast to drive. Once I get my hands on it and begin working on this one it will be one of the faster cars on the street with minimal time spent.
And the people that are knocking the performance of the 3rd gen...My 3rd gen SMOKES my RX-8 in a street race and it handles like a dream with my sway bar/strut/spring upgrades. And I also forgot to mention that the car does this with a full stereo system and moulded body kit which adds several lb's.
And the people that are knocking the performance of the 3rd gen...My 3rd gen SMOKES my RX-8 in a street race and it handles like a dream with my sway bar/strut/spring upgrades. And I also forgot to mention that the car does this with a full stereo system and moulded body kit which adds several lb's.
09-21-2005, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SHOWOFF
I have had 9 Eclipses and I just ordered a white '06 GTS that should arrive in a couple of months. The car is well balanced and has PLENTY of power on tap. I love the car. It is EXTREMELY comfortable and a blast to drive. Once I get my hands on it and begin working on this one it will be one of the faster cars on the street with minimal time spent.
And the people that are knocking the performance of the 3rd gen...My 3rd gen SMOKES my RX-8 in a street race and it handles like a dream with my sway bar/strut/spring upgrades. And I also forgot to mention that the car does this with a full stereo system and moulded body kit which adds several lb's.
And the people that are knocking the performance of the 3rd gen...My 3rd gen SMOKES my RX-8 in a street race and it handles like a dream with my sway bar/strut/spring upgrades. And I also forgot to mention that the car does this with a full stereo system and moulded body kit which adds several lb's.
The ugly, albeit subjective looks have to appeal to at least someone. Glad you like.
09-21-2005, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Steiner
My Mitsu dealer emailed me today and mentioned that the new Eclipse is selling extremely well. They've sold all the new arrivals already and the next truckload is 90% spoken for even though it hasn't arrived yet. He was carefull to point out that, athough other dealers are marking up their prices, they are selling their new Eclipses at MSRP. It might not be the knight in shining armor Mitsu has been waiting for, but it seems to be attracting the kind of attention that gets people into the dealership.
I suspect that with the price bar being set somewhere near the ozone layer as it is, they're going to have to throw some serious incentives at it to clear the lots. Same thing happened with the RX8 and GTO. I can't imagine this being very much different.
09-21-2005, 01:52 PM
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majority (like 90%?) of the eclipses sold are going to be the GS model, which starts a little under 20k, i think its a viable alternative for people who wants a sporty looking coupe instead of civic, corola, sentra, accord, camry etc.
09-21-2005, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by playdoh43
are u on club3g? 9 eclipses, thats a lot of eclipses
My "Fat Pig"
BTW I also got sponsored by BF Goodrich and Motegi Racing while driving this piece of ****.
09-21-2005, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by czr
Showoff, how much did you get it for?
09-21-2005, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SHOWOFF
Yeah I'm on 3G.
My "Fat Pig"
BTW I also got sponsored by BF Goodrich and Motegi Racing while driving this piece of ****.
My "Fat Pig"
BTW I also got sponsored by BF Goodrich and Motegi Racing while driving this piece of ****.
BTW, Motegis are for ricers.
09-21-2005, 09:59 PM
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is it a rule that sports car owners of ____ have to hate on owners of _____(insert competition here).??
our Rx8's arent exactly the most respected cars in the sports car world either. who cares? hell, i lost to an 06 eclipse (stock vs stock) a few weeks ago on the road and ive driven one too. i think they're honestly slightly faster than us (even tho thats not saying much). are you guys intimidated or something? lol its a car. im pretty damn comfortable with the fact that most people in the world probably think the Eclipse looks nicer than the 8. i dont care. what does it matter? i think the new Eclipse looks and runs great. definitely a good job by mitsubishi....finally.
ive owned a lot of sports cars. the 8 is a great car. handles like a dream, looks great (i dont care if people say its ugly), and the interior kicks ***. its not a super-car tho. theres no reason to be insecure.
our Rx8's arent exactly the most respected cars in the sports car world either. who cares? hell, i lost to an 06 eclipse (stock vs stock) a few weeks ago on the road and ive driven one too. i think they're honestly slightly faster than us (even tho thats not saying much). are you guys intimidated or something? lol its a car. im pretty damn comfortable with the fact that most people in the world probably think the Eclipse looks nicer than the 8. i dont care. what does it matter? i think the new Eclipse looks and runs great. definitely a good job by mitsubishi....finally.
ive owned a lot of sports cars. the 8 is a great car. handles like a dream, looks great (i dont care if people say its ugly), and the interior kicks ***. its not a super-car tho. theres no reason to be insecure.
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