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Originally Posted by Lonewolf
The SE has upgraded wheels and a host of stuff like leather, big stereo, HID's, etc...
***I test drove a GT Eclipse a few years back and it was fairly quick, but it was just too heavy. It's a really
nice cruiser/GT car, especially with a drop in the suspension...it's just not really meant for all out performance
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The SE was not a V6 (unless it's the final year 2011 model) and only had, at most, 162 HP with a weight difference from the GT @265HP being 200lbs.
GS 2.4L i4 coupe:
5MT = 3,274 lbs (1,485 kg)
4AT = 3,307 lbs (1,500 kg)
GT 3.8L V6 coupe:
6MT = 3,472 lbs (1,575 kg)
5AT = 3,538 lbs (1,605 kg)
I'm really glad that I had purchased my '06 Eclipse used for only $12000 a few years back. Certainly wouldn't pay $30K for a new one, but that's just MY opinion. It might be a different story if it were RWD and a little lighter.
That said... I loved my Eclipse GT, especially since it was a hatch! However, I'm loving my FR-S more even with the reduced horsepower.
...I do really miss the hatch though.