Official 2006 Mitsu Eclipse photos and info
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ok, having owned a 2001 Eclipse GT, I have to say that I'm disappointed with the 4G Eclipse. The concept was ok, but the final form.... could use a lot of work. But still, 260hp and 260 torque, not bad.
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Originally Posted by rx8wannahave
Well, with 260 (depending on weight)HP, it probably will be faster (FWD) but what do you mean by "much" faster? .5 sec or more?
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
If that is true, I predict mitsubishi going out of business, maybe not that extreme but, that would be such a stupid thing to do.
It's such a shame what Mitsubishi has done with the Eclipse, the 1gs were such great drivers car and bang for the buck. I still miss my Talon TSI, and despise the fact that what was once a such a great car was turned in such a turd (the 3rd gen.). This one at least seems better but unless it handles way better than expected but it's still a disappointment coming from a previous DSM driver.
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Originally Posted by IkeWRX
Mitsubishi isn't going anywhere, and they will sell a hell of a lot more of these than Mazda does RX-8s. And yes it will be FWD, the already have an AWD drivers car in the Evo and I doubt they will go that route as a result.
It's such a shame what Mitsubishi has done with the Eclipse, the 1gs were such great drivers car and bang for the buck. I still miss my Talon TSI, and despise the fact that what was once a such a great car was turned in such a turd (the 3rd gen.). This one at least seems better but unless it handles way better than expected but it's still a disappointment coming from a previous DSM driver.
It's such a shame what Mitsubishi has done with the Eclipse, the 1gs were such great drivers car and bang for the buck. I still miss my Talon TSI, and despise the fact that what was once a such a great car was turned in such a turd (the 3rd gen.). This one at least seems better but unless it handles way better than expected but it's still a disappointment coming from a previous DSM driver.
Oh yeah, and we don't get the evo in canada,
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Mitsu is not, while still selling cars, doing so well now a days. They could have done better with the new Eclipse and they need to put more quality, style, etc into their next EVO. It should be a little bigger (but not more porkly) than the current car.
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Man, that car is nasty!!! I would rather ride in a downhill racer made of rotting wood. But that is just my opinion
. You would have to get me more drunk than mickey mantle to buy that thing...
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Originally Posted by PaulieWalnuts
They blew it. That concept car was the hottest thing they ever made and this thing looks, uh, awkward. They need to shitcan whoever is in charge of making their design decisions. Not much of an improvement over the current "Pontiac" Eclipse.
The wheel gap is rediculous. The interior is very nice though. I hate the optional wheels. They are ugly as sin.
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its an ECLIPSE.. w/ that huge rear it could possibly live up to its name.. it shouldn't have any problem blocking out the sun/moon/ or anything in that mattter... :D
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That silver one does look a bit better. But what's with Mitsubishi and the 3-4 inch wheel well lip? The current one looks like they took a normal car and sideswiped a cement wall and now this one does too.
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Well like it or not, this will force Mazda's hand. Now there is yet another car that will trounce the rx8 in a straight line. It's time for mazda to add hp to the RX8, It will be rather depressing to see, but this new Eclipse is sure to absolutely trounce the RX8.
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Any performance numbers aside...
...I think this new eclipse is ugly. Period. In my opinion, the 2000-2005's looked better, and I didn't even really like the way THEY looked. Out of the 2000-2005's the 2000-2001's were the best looking, with the wider more aggressive mouth that didn't have the little fog light enclosures.
I'm someone who knows a lot about design, and the new eclipse design is just not impressive or good looking at all. It's SCARY how close it looks to a Cougar - but its even MORE SCARY that the Cougar LOOKS BETTER!
...I think this new eclipse is ugly. Period. In my opinion, the 2000-2005's looked better, and I didn't even really like the way THEY looked. Out of the 2000-2005's the 2000-2001's were the best looking, with the wider more aggressive mouth that didn't have the little fog light enclosures.
I'm someone who knows a lot about design, and the new eclipse design is just not impressive or good looking at all. It's SCARY how close it looks to a Cougar - but its even MORE SCARY that the Cougar LOOKS BETTER!
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Originally Posted by All That Was Once
I'm someone who knows a lot about design, and the new eclipse design is just not impressive or good looking at all. It's SCARY how close it looks to a Cougar - but its even MORE SCARY that the Cougar LOOKS BETTER!
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Originally Posted by VikingDJ
Well like it or not, this will force Mazda's hand. Now there is yet another car that will trounce the rx8 in a straight line. It's time for mazda to add hp to the RX8, It will be rather depressing to see, but this new Eclipse is sure to absolutely trounce the RX8.
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I will probobly own one of these as well though. I have had 9 Eclipse/Talon/Lasers. Why not make it 10? The car grew on me a bit when I saw the latest one with the optional GTS appearance package with optional 19" wheels.
They really did mess up not going with the concept style headlights. THe rest of the car I'm sure had to be changed to pass saftey and crash testing. One of the requirements on front bumpers is that the lower lip passes over a parking block. ...not sure how tall though.
I'm sure when I see it in person it will look better.
They really did mess up not going with the concept style headlights. THe rest of the car I'm sure had to be changed to pass saftey and crash testing. One of the requirements on front bumpers is that the lower lip passes over a parking block. ...not sure how tall though.
I'm sure when I see it in person it will look better.
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Originally Posted by PaulieWalnuts
Depends on the weight which I'm not sure what it is. And even if it does beat it in acceleration, how is a fast ugly entry level 2 door car a threat to Mazda?
Originally Posted by Mr. Ed's rx-8
well most of the recent years of eclipses(95+) have weighed in around 3200+ lbs. thats for a base model. still pretty heavy compared to our 8's.
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Originally Posted by PaulieWalnuts
Depends on the weight which I'm not sure what it is. And even if it does beat it in acceleration, how is a fast ugly entry level 2 door car a threat to Mazda?
This country loves hp and torque. Like the eclipse or not, it sells, and has kept mitsubishi afloat. They make money off this car I can assure you of that. I see at least 5 of them a day, if not more.
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#75
I will be truning in my dodge stratus rt (eclipse in a little different skin) in Feb. Have had an 8 since sept. unless there are major improvements in the eclipse there is no way it compares to the 8. Sure 260 hp would be nice (200 in the stratus) but the 8 far outshines the eclipse in every other way!