Twins vs My 2012 Eclipse SE

[FR-Shadow]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

This is def a worthy eclipse, and unfortunately never came to production...however the eclispe does have this replica body kit, and there have been 3-4 successful AWD eclipses/turbo

especially the newest project from this gentleman in Russia

http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...s-razor-4.html

In my opinion Mitsubish has been known as a "Tuner Car" right? so what they expect out of their buyers is "tuners" when you bought a 1997 eclipse GSX you got a 200 hp awd car and this opened up the market for people to modify the car...this is the same exact options owners a 265 HP 3.8L V6 have and is even closer and ready to be unleashed to reach 420 hp...Tuners are needed for this car...not people that "wish it had been this or that"....does that make sense?
we can dream in one hand and sh*t in another but we will never get the "perfect daily driven what "I" want car" sicne so many people have so many different needs and wants in a vehicle. so mitsu did what they could for their customers needs of a coupe...i can't be dissapointed for what i wanted, just as toyta/subaru are doing the same with the 86

The only major downfall...coming from a 4G Eclipse myself is the lack of aftermarket availability. It is outrageous how much availability is out there for the FRS and its only been out 6 months. So the option for tuners to really tune the 4G doesnt exist unless the parts are either rare because not made anymore (RIPP supercharger) or custom because it isnt made for the Eclipse yet for instance the AWD guy in Russia.

[zenfrs]

Originally Posted by dun3

What do you mean, fell on it's face?

Turbo lag, the car had no power without the turbo and the boost didn't come in until about 4k rpm. So every time I would take off from a red light the car felt like it didn't want to go anywhere.

[Ricepuddin]

For 30k you could have had a nicely equipped WRX.

[RedGlare]

My first car was an 06 eclipse gt, It was a fun car and definitely great to learn on. Not to mention the GT pulls out a 0-60 in 6 sec. (I had full bolt ons/brembo brake kit etc)
I then traded it for an s2000 and what a night and day difference.


my old eclipse


If you go from your auto gs to a manual frs I can guarantee that you won't be disappointed, just make sure you learn how to handle a RWD before doing any spirited driving.

[Gixxersixxerman]

my EX had a nice eclipse. It was alot of fun to drive, handled pretty good for as heavy as it was.. we had plans for it.. it was just stock but she wanted it to look alot like this



unfortunately something ran out in front of her and it flipped three times






She came out of that with a small cut on her big toe, wearing sandals.. but thats it.. i think they are safe cars none the less.. it even drove back to the house even with the rear suspension all jacked up

[Coheed]

^^^ That'll buff out.

[Kilzod]

I had a 3rd and 4th gen Eclipse, and I have to admit, I loved them. I really enjoyed them, but FWD killed it

[usptwins]

Hell, you coulda bought a camaro, or a mustang or a 370z, or a Dart, or a Genesis coupe 2.0t or v6, or hell, i can't think of anything else right now, but that was wayyy too much for the car... not enough quality in the build process...

[Bristecom]

My mom had an Eclipse GT V6 and I used to work at a Mitsubishi dealership so I drove them a lot. I have a 2G Eclipse GSX (AWD turbo) and I don't like the 4G's nearly as much because they are too big and heavy in my opinion and they can torque steer badly. The FR-S/BRZ will feel more compact with a more natural seating position and will have less roll and give you oversteer to play with. Plus, the twins are more modern with better fuel economy, power (compared to the 4 cyl.), and technology. The way they drive, especially if you go for a manual, will be very different from your Eclipse. So it may be worth it if you're really getting bored of the Eclipse. You'll just have to figure that out on your own though.

BTW, I just realized the OP made this thread in June and hasn't responded since. Oh well, hopefully somebody else with an Eclipse will find this thread helpful. :P

[cfusionpm]

I had a 98 GS-T and a 90 Talon TSi AWD (Basically a GSX). Loved them both, miss them quite a bit. The Talon was a pleasure to drive but spent more time in a flat bed than on the road, and eventually fell to pieces. The GS-T was a looker for sure, but auto transmission kept me from ever really loving it. Fell out with DSMs when the 3rd gens came out.... Just didn't like em. I jumped ship to Scion with a tC and now an FR-S. Always kind of wanted an EVO, but I don't regret my path whatsoever.

[itdansharpe]

Originally Posted by #87

Not sure what exactly the question is but I think everyone here would agree hands down to pick the 86 over the eclipse.

+1 This.

[WolfpackS2k]

What Mitsubishi did to their Eclipse is nothing short of unforgiveable.

The 4G is a complete abomination because Mitsubishi was hemorrhaging cash. For the uninformed, the 4G Eclipse is built on the same platform as the Galant sedan and Endeavour SUV. That explains its excessive weight, bloated styling and crappy handling. It is by no means a tuner friendly vehicle.

[Sonolin]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I want to finish out the car with the mitsu aero kit, makes it look a lot sexier and maybe less girly?

I'm not a fan of the Eclipse (to each their own, they can be fast cars), but that is one sexy newer gen. I hate the new gen body style but that kit really rounds it out, looks pretty cool

[Sonolin]

Originally Posted by Ricepuddin

For 30k you could have had a nicely equipped WRX.

I agree. If I wanted "fast", I'd definitely go with the wrx over the eclipse.

AWD, turbo, and with some simple mods can rival STI. Great cars.

That said much different car from the 86.