What Do You Love Most About Your 3G Eclipse??

2000sliverGT · 07/03/2009, 01:00 PM

What are the things that you most enjoy about the 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

2000sliverGT · 07/03/2009, 01:00 PM

Looks great & stong motor!

wright06jhs · 07/03/2009, 01:27 PM

Reliability..and styling. Just my favorite Eclipse, i'm not too over the top about it though.

ap_sario562 · 07/03/2009, 01:41 PM

the sound it makes when it accelerates

Tx4Codeman · 07/03/2009, 02:03 PM

My cracked dash, fwd, and check engine light.

Pearl01Strat · 07/03/2009, 02:05 PM

The ladies that flock to it.

Steveodotcom1 · 07/03/2009, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx4Codeman

My cracked dash, fwd, and check engine light.

Chato · 07/03/2009, 02:15 PM

I love the looks of the car and its hidden/non-explored potential.

07/03/2009, 03:08 PM

The fact that they hold their value so you don't have to worry about being shafted when you total you car and are waiting for the insurance check to come in the mail.

Mr unique · 07/03/2009, 03:09 PM

the way it looks when I park it and walk away from it then I look back... it looks so fucking sexy

but only i know all the shit i have to put up with...

3genGT · 07/03/2009, 03:47 PM

Definitely love the styling and how I get compliments about it from people.

Crow · 07/03/2009, 04:25 PM

the fact that mine is gone

Mr unique · 07/03/2009, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx4Codeman

My cracked dash, fwd, and check engine light.

this seems to be everyone's favorite part of owning a 3g

07/03/2009, 04:35 PM

For the record, I NEVER had a cracked dash and honestly don't see how you guys have one as it's all plastic...

What the hell kind of ruckus are you all doing in your cars to crack the dash?

Dash problems in my old 2G, well, that's a story for another day....

RalliArt2000 · 07/03/2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr unique

the way it looks when I park it and walk away from it then I look back... it looks so fucking sexy

but only i know all the shit i have to put up with...

x2

Gvieweclipse · 07/03/2009, 06:20 PM

The cupholder location

Tearstone · 07/03/2009, 06:44 PM

The reliability. Nearly 8 years old, still runs great, looks new and it is paid for.

bootsman · 07/03/2009, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Tx4Codeman

My cracked dash, fwd, and check engine light.

Join the club, don't we all have the same problems with this?

BUT I still love them, for me its the slick styling and reliability I have 170K on my 4g64 and it still runs STRONG!!

MitsEclipseGS · 07/03/2009, 08:38 PM

I personally like the hidden cigarette lighter location INSIDE the armrest. My iPod FM transmitter and iPod can sit in there and it gives the car a clean look since everything is inside the armrest.

02TitaniumGT · 07/04/2009, 01:02 AM

Styling and reliability, the power is okay too

rc_maniac · 07/04/2009, 08:31 PM

I agree with most of you so far. The styling is what attracted me to the car in the first place, and the reliability is what keeps me loyal. I've had my car since it was new and have never had a SES light. 89000 miles so far, no cracked dash and the paint still shines.

jstewart92 · 07/04/2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by megatron5000

What the hell kind of ruckus are you all doing in your cars to crack the dash?

Hijinx · 07/04/2009, 09:06 PM

The road noise.

Tearstone · 07/04/2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by clipin03

The road noise.

Most road noise is attributed to the quality tires you use. Like, Kuhmos get real loud and nasty after 5-10k miles.

bootsman · 07/04/2009, 11:14 PM

No, I just live in Iowa so in the summer the sun kills the dash because you cant have tint and in the winter the dash get nice and frozen and when you turn on the defrost so you can see out, you here some cracking sounds and then some dash pieces break off! So the temp change and direct sun light is what cracked my dash and I would guess that something like this is what happens to all of us with a cracked dash.

DaBigKid · 07/05/2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Crow

the fact that mine is gone

X 1,000
i liked the white face gauges, and the fact that none of my friends heard of a Stratus R/T and couldnt believe it was a 5spd

White Knight · 07/05/2009, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RalliArt2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr unique

the way it looks when I park it and walk away from it then I look back... it looks so fucking sexy

but only i know all the shit i have to put up with...

x2

x3

skinnyGT · 07/05/2009, 03:32 PM

31+ mpg on the highway / 27+mpg around town. That's the only reason I still own a 3G.

White Knight · 07/05/2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by skinnyGT

31+ mpg on the highway / 27+mpg around town. That's the only reason I still own a 3G.

how do you get that kind of milage with a turbo car

Jerseykid03 · 07/05/2009, 08:57 PM

mostly just the car design, pickup on acceleration, interior design, idk EVERYTHING

tomsoutdoor · 07/05/2009, 09:09 PM

well mines quiet,yet powerful, sexy looking and handles great.
i love everything, except oem prices!

MitsEclipseGS · 07/05/2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootsman

No, I just live in Iowa so in the summer the sun kills the dash because you cant have tint and in the winter the dash get nice and frozen and when you turn on the defrost so you can see out, you here some cracking sounds and then some dash pieces break off! So the temp change and direct sun light is what cracked my dash and I would guess that something like this is what happens to all of us with a cracked dash.

Body flex can be the culprit too, thats one reason I put the front strut bar on

bootsman · 07/05/2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MitsEclipseGS

Body flex can be the culprit too, thats one reason I put the front strut bar on

Ok, I guess I didn't think of this?

Thanks! I have been looking into a front strut bar anyway, what do you recommend?

skinnyGT · 07/06/2009, 06:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Knight

how do you get that kind of milage with a turbo car

I have 2. One isn't turbocharged.

reallyniceguy · 07/06/2009, 02:41 PM

I like the reliability, it has never broken down on me once and it has 150k miles. gs spyder.

MitsEclipseGS · 07/07/2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bootsman

Ok, I guess I didn't think of this?

Thanks! I have been looking into a front strut bar anyway, what do you recommend?

I actually went with the OEM one found on the GT models, it fits perfectly only thing about it is that it doesnt bolt to the frame since the GS and RS models dont have the frame mount, but it obviously bolts up to the strut towers and thats all u need. Another thing is that if you go with DC, Vibrant, or any other, they usually will cover up the oil dipstick and you cant check oil

I would def recommend the OEM GT bar. Heres some threads...

GT Front Strut Bar on GS?
GT OEM Strut Bar on a GS?

Sorry for hijacking the thread a bit!

GTSmoooth · 07/08/2009, 09:55 PM

love the cracked dash, the purr at idle with the magnaflow and headers, and i love the way the halo's glow in the night!! it gets alot of looks now with the halo's...

primula · 07/09/2009, 01:16 AM

i'm lucky i dont have a cracked dash yet.

3GJackal · 07/09/2009, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crow

the fact that mine is gone

07/09/2009, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinnyGT

31+ mpg on the highway / 27+mpg around town. That's the only reason I still own a 3G.

Sounds kinda like my old one. My driving was almost strictly highway (80 miles a day) and I got a best of 34 MPG and an average of 32.

It's all in how you use your foot

CrimsonGT · 07/09/2009, 03:49 PM

The looks.

red_clipsegt · 07/09/2009, 05:09 PM

the sound it makes between 4000-6000 rpms

iride · 07/09/2009, 06:20 PM

getting high while driving it. hahahaha

skinnyGT · 07/09/2009, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by iride

getting high while driving it. hahahaha

Cabrera90 · 07/13/2009, 10:00 AM

The sound it makes with headers, intake, and cat-back exhaust tip.

5dollapizza · 07/13/2009, 02:53 PM

all of the above plus the stock speakers are already angled correctly. didnt have to build/buy new pods for them. hatch makes even a single 10" sound great.

DistantZeal3G · 07/15/2009, 09:50 PM

1) Shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear at around 5500 rpms.
2) The interior is nicer than pretty much every Honda

3) I can rest my arm and shift at the same time.
4) Its not a civic like every other ricer.
5) The 6G72 has treated me pretty damn good for having 151,XXX on it.
6) The fact that I have a 6G74 waiting to be built.

Clipse3GS · 07/16/2009, 10:47 AM

-strong engine 4g64. I beat the crap out of it for the past 3 yrs @ auto-x events and it still runs like new,
-rear bumkper that covers the suspension and a muffler (not like Honduhh's)
-Cheap to Maintain
-Alot of room up front
-position of the radio
-steering wheel
-gauges

and many many more....

At first I didnt like the 3G but somehow it grew on me and after owning one for 4 yrs and nearly 65k later I really respect those cars

3GBlack_Widow · 07/25/2009, 11:36 PM

it gets brittle and breaks really easily

scarr · 07/26/2009, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 3GBlack_Widow

it gets brittle and breaks really easily

yep that is what i love most about my 3g.....

silverside · 07/26/2009, 10:46 PM

The look of the stock rims and that its one of the better looking cars on the road.

Cymnys · 07/26/2009, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by White Knight

x3

X4

bootsman · 07/26/2009, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitsEclipseGS

I actually went with the OEM one found on the GT models, it fits perfectly only thing about it is that it doesnt bolt to the frame since the GS and RS models dont have the frame mount, but it obviously bolts up to the strut towers and thats all u need. Another thing is that if you go with DC, Vibrant, or any other, they usually will cover up the oil dipstick and you cant check oil

I would def recommend the OEM GT bar. Heres some threads...

GT Front Strut Bar on GS?
GT OEM Strut Bar on a GS?

Sorry for hijacking the thread a bit!

Thanks! Sorry about the late thank you.

Blueblaze7292 · 07/26/2009, 11:51 PM

what do i love most?

the aftermarket support

sandweller999 · 07/30/2009, 11:07 AM

drove from minneapolis to denver and got 37 mpg with a car full of my shit.
she has been good to me even though I beat on her in autox events.

rocky@8 · 08/03/2009, 08:22 PM

I love the looks of the car and its hidden/non-explored potential!!!! will AWD!

renzo · 08/06/2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MitsEclipseGS

I personally like the hidden cigarette lighter location INSIDE the armrest. My iPod FM transmitter and iPod can sit in there and it gives the car a clean look since everything is inside the armrest.

whoa... i never even knew i had that, i broke the other one and have been too lazy to get around to fixing it... now im never gonna fix it heh

gotta love the sound when you drive it hard

xeikel · 08/08/2009, 03:28 PM

I love how my bushings/balljoints/axles are still in great shape and the car handles like new even after 82k miles.

PiMpPiStOl · 08/08/2009, 03:49 PM

i like the fact its convertable and has great stock sound system (compared to my last pos incrapid). the stock GTS rims are nice too.

but i dont see how yall are getting good milage. this car sucks compared to my last one.. and no, i dont floor it everywhere...

_OBX_3g_ · 08/08/2009, 03:51 PM

The way it looks sitting in the yard not running. Oh yeah, and 2 cracked intake manifolds. Oh and the mysterious coolant leak.

07/03/2009, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
2000sliverGT Mitch Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord, NC Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 305	What Do You Love Most About Your 3G Eclipse?? What are the things that you most enjoy about the 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

07/03/2009, 01:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
wright06jhs Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lexington, Ky Vehicle: Stratus Posts: 2,335	Reliability..and styling. Just my favorite Eclipse, i'm not too over the top about it though. __________________ 2002 Stratus R/T

07/03/2009, 01:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
ap_sario562 poopoo faaace!!! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: virginia beach, VA Vehicle: 01 eclipse gt Posts: 8	the sound it makes when it accelerates __________________

07/03/2009, 02:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tx4Codeman Legendary Member Simon Champion! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Orlando Vehicle: 3.5L SDS 03GT Posts: 4,026	My cracked dash, fwd, and check engine light. __________________ http://www.club3g.com/forum/members-...-03-3g-gt.html

07/03/2009, 02:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pearl01Strat Low and Slow. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Friendsville,TN Vehicle: Dodge Stratus Coupe Posts: 1,220	The ladies that flock to it. __________________ My car

07/03/2009, 01:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
2000sliverGT Mitch Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Concord, NC Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GT Posts: 305	Looks great & stong motor!

07/03/2009, 02:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chato Turbo/Haltech V6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ft. Walton Beach, FL Vehicle: 00 Eclipse GT-T Posts: 1,613	I love the looks of the car and its hidden/non-explored potential. __________________ Rudeness is a weak person's imitation of strength.

07/03/2009, 03:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
megatron5000 Guest Posts: n/a	The fact that they hold their value so you don't have to worry about being shafted when you total you car and are waiting for the insurance check to come in the mail.

07/03/2009, 03:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mr unique Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: houston Vehicle: 2003 eclipse Posts: 341	the way it looks when I park it and walk away from it then I look back... it looks so fucking sexy but only i know all the shit i have to put up with...

07/03/2009, 03:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
3genGT Juliet Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Trevor, WI Vehicle: 2002 Eclipse GT Posts: 586	Definitely love the styling and how I get compliments about it from people.

07/03/2009, 04:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
Crow Resident Asshole Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Albany, OH Vehicle: 08 Evo X GSR Posts: 5,894	the fact that mine is gone

07/03/2009, 04:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
megatron5000 Guest Posts: n/a	For the record, I NEVER had a cracked dash and honestly don't see how you guys have one as it's all plastic... What the hell kind of ruckus are you all doing in your cars to crack the dash? Dash problems in my old 2G, well, that's a story for another day....

07/03/2009, 06:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
Gvieweclipse My Opinion Matters! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Vehicle: 00 Eclipse GT Posts: 573	The cupholder location

07/03/2009, 06:44 PM	#17 (permalink)
Tearstone Tango Sucka! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Vehicle: 02 EclipseGT 91 MR2 Turbo Posts: 16,272	The reliability. Nearly 8 years old, still runs great, looks new and it is paid for. __________________ Russ Sanderlin - Twitter - Facebook - Blog Mitsubishi Eclipse - Generation Gap Eclipse Tech - New 5G Eclipse - 2006+ Eclipse Forums - Mitsubishi Mid Atlantic - Mitsubishi Florida

07/03/2009, 08:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
MitsEclipseGS Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GS 5spd Posts: 308	I personally like the hidden cigarette lighter location INSIDE the armrest. My iPod FM transmitter and iPod can sit in there and it gives the car a clean look since everything is inside the armrest. __________________ 2000 Eclipse GS 5 spd Magnaflow Cat Back Exhaust AEM Short Ram Intake Megan Racing Short Shifter & ES Bushings GReddy Counterweighted Shift Knob Prosport Oil Pressure Gauge OEM GT Front Strut Bar Sonar Projectors & Xtune 6000K HIDs http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2582083

07/04/2009, 09:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
Hijinx Bloo Q Kazoo Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cinco Bayou, FL Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse Posts: 983	The road noise. __________________ This ish right here...! This ish right here...! It's called cryptochronophililite!

07/04/2009, 01:02 AM	#20 (permalink)
02TitaniumGT . Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Highland Village, Tx Vehicle: 2002 Titanium Eclipse GT Posts: 487	Styling and reliability, the power is okay too __________________ -Phil- ----------------------------------------------------- 2002 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT 5spd "Some things in life, people will never understand."

07/04/2009, 08:31 PM	#21 (permalink)
rc_maniac Fossilized Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Phoenix, Az. Vehicle: '03 Eclipse Spyder GTS Posts: 907	I agree with most of you so far. The styling is what attracted me to the car in the first place, and the reliability is what keeps me loyal. I've had my car since it was new and have never had a SES light. 89000 miles so far, no cracked dash and the paint still shines.

07/04/2009, 11:14 PM	#25 (permalink)
bootsman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Pella, Iowa Vehicle: '01 GS Posts: 112	No, I just live in Iowa so in the summer the sun kills the dash because you cant have tint and in the winter the dash get nice and frozen and when you turn on the defrost so you can see out, you here some cracking sounds and then some dash pieces break off! So the temp change and direct sun light is what cracked my dash and I would guess that something like this is what happens to all of us with a cracked dash.

07/05/2009, 03:32 PM	#28 (permalink)
skinnyGT Spooling & Foolin Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carlisle, PA Vehicle: Turbo GT Posts: 1,770	31+ mpg on the highway / 27+mpg around town. That's the only reason I still own a 3G.

07/05/2009, 08:57 PM	#30 (permalink)
Jerseykid03 Whats good man? Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GT Posts: 431	mostly just the car design, pickup on acceleration, interior design, idk EVERYTHING

07/05/2009, 09:09 PM	#31 (permalink)
tomsoutdoor what recall!!! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: s,illinois or timbucktoo Vehicle: 03 spyder gts Posts: 630	well mines quiet,yet powerful, sexy looking and handles great. i love everything, except oem prices!

07/06/2009, 02:41 PM	#35 (permalink)
reallyniceguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: EL Paso TX Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse Spyder GS AT Posts: 205	I like the reliability, it has never broken down on me once and it has 150k miles. gs spyder.

07/08/2009, 09:55 PM	#37 (permalink)
GTSmoooth Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Savannah Vehicle: Eclipse GTS Posts: 5	love the cracked dash, the purr at idle with the magnaflow and headers, and i love the way the halo's glow in the night!! it gets alot of looks now with the halo's...

07/09/2009, 01:16 AM	#38 (permalink)
primula zy Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse RS Posts: 866	i'm lucky i dont have a cracked dash yet. __________________

07/09/2009, 03:49 PM	#41 (permalink)
CrimsonGT How-to Wizard Cantankerous Tank Champion! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lubbock, Tx. Vehicle: 2003 GT Posts: 773	The looks. __________________

07/09/2009, 05:09 PM	#42 (permalink)
red_clipsegt Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 64	the sound it makes between 4000-6000 rpms

07/09/2009, 06:20 PM	#43 (permalink)
iride work in progress Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: the tropics. Vehicle: Eclipse 2002 Posts: 352	getting high while driving it. hahahaha

07/13/2009, 10:00 AM	#45 (permalink)
Cabrera90 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fresno, CA Vehicle: 2000 EcLIPSE GT Posts: 2	The sound it makes with headers, intake, and cat-back exhaust tip.

07/13/2009, 02:53 PM	#46 (permalink)
5dollapizza def jukie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: sacramento, california Vehicle: '00 eclipse gs Posts: 186	all of the above plus the stock speakers are already angled correctly. didnt have to build/buy new pods for them. hatch makes even a single 10" sound great.

07/15/2009, 09:50 PM	#47 (permalink)
DistantZeal3G Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: PA Vehicle: 2001 Eclipse GT Posts: 10	1) Shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear at around 5500 rpms. 2) The interior is nicer than pretty much every Honda 3) I can rest my arm and shift at the same time. 4) Its not a civic like every other ricer. 5) The 6G72 has treated me pretty damn good for having 151,XXX on it. 6) The fact that I have a 6G74 waiting to be built.

07/16/2009, 10:47 AM	#48 (permalink)
Clipse3GS Hello :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cleveland,Ohio Vehicle: 08 Evo X /00 GS track car Posts: 4,757	-strong engine 4g64. I beat the crap out of it for the past 3 yrs @ auto-x events and it still runs like new, -rear bumkper that covers the suspension and a muffler (not like Honduhh's) -Cheap to Maintain -Alot of room up front -position of the radio -steering wheel -gauges and many many more.... At first I didnt like the 3G but somehow it grew on me and after owning one for 4 yrs and nearly 65k later I really respect those cars __________________ [FONT="Century GothiceeFONT]

07/25/2009, 11:36 PM	#49 (permalink)
3GBlack_Widow Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: oklahoma city Vehicle: 03 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT Posts: 3	it gets brittle and breaks really easily

07/26/2009, 10:46 PM	#51 (permalink)
silverside Go Colts! AFC Champs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Calvert County, MD Vehicle: 02 GT 3.8 L 6g75 Powered Posts: 1,140	The look of the stock rims and that its one of the better looking cars on the road. __________________ The all new ~~2009~~ 2002 Eclipse - Equipped with 265-horsepower MIVEC V6 - First in the world! My Sale Thread http://www.club3g.com/forum/automoti...-gt-parts.html My Build Thread http://www.club3g.com/forum/members-...ml#post2671626

07/26/2009, 11:51 PM	#54 (permalink)
Blueblaze7292 Samburger Hamburger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, TX Vehicle: 00 Eclipse GT 6G72 Posts: 243	what do i love most? the aftermarket support

07/30/2009, 11:07 AM	#55 (permalink)
sandweller999 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: minnetonka mn Vehicle: 03 gs Posts: 617	drove from minneapolis to denver and got 37 mpg with a car full of my shit. she has been good to me even though I beat on her in autox events. __________________ I work real quick when you hit me with a whip.. give me work, give me pride, give me lots of overtime