2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse. - Page 2

Black Menace · 02/14/2008, 09:25 PM

I think the hard top version looks sooooooooo much better. Looks more aggressive and mean looking. I wouldn't pay the price tag on it though like drelo mentioned.

itsme4g63 · 02/16/2008, 11:19 AM

I'd say give us an eclipse with an evo drivertrain, and screw the evo, they don't need to sell it then.

NiteRyd · 02/17/2008, 08:41 PM

I really like the refresh facelift. It's turned a fairly good looking car into a really nice machine. If I were to buy one I'd still paint the front grill area as the black plastic looks a little cheap to me after seeing one in person at the Chicago Auto Show.

Someone mentioned about the lack luster 3.8L. Truth of the matter is hp isn't everything and the 3.8 makes a decent amount of torque. For a FWD 1 wheel wonder I wouldn't want much more power or torque to the front wheels its just illogical. You guys need to stop picking on it for what it isn't and start appreciating it for what it is. Maybe I'm just getting too old but for what it is, its a great machine IMO. But my next daily car to replace the 3G will be a Lancer RA.

Black Menace · 02/17/2008, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiteRyd

I really like the refresh facelift. It's turned a fairly good looking car into a really nice machine. If I were to buy one I'd still paint the front grill area as the black plastic looks a little cheap to me after seeing one in person at the Chicago Auto Show.

Someone mentioned about the lack luster 3.8L. Truth of the matter is hp isn't everything and the 3.8 makes a decent amount of torque. For a FWD 1 wheel wonder I wouldn't want much more power or torque to the front wheels its just illogical. You guys need to stop picking on it for what it isn't and start appreciating it for what it is. Maybe I'm just getting too old but for what it is, its a great machine IMO. But my next daily car to replace the 3G will be a Lancer RA.

We'll keep that in mind because Katie wants a 3G.

ICEMAN99TURBO · 02/17/2008, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Menace

We'll keep that in mind because Katie wants a 3G.

She can have mine.. I will make her a good deal

NiteRyd · 02/18/2008, 10:53 PM

Yeah but I'm closer

and he knows I'll make them a good deal too!!!

cloudwarrior · 02/19/2008, 12:13 AM

It is under my impression that the rally car wars are over, because Subaru does not want to compete with the Evo anymore. Which is why they switched to wagon =/. Sooo, I say give the Eclipse its former life back, and screw the Evo, like someone above has said.

executive · 02/19/2008, 08:46 PM

Soo no spoiler for the Spyder? I wouldnt mind having those wheels though. Too bad I just bought mine, I could have waited a few more months. Oh and around here fully loaded Spyders are running nearly 40k. Soo I'm sure the dealership would have used these improvements as a reason to take up the price if it isnt already going to be higher. I can do these upgrades myself and I most likely will. Along with a much need lsd. But with simple bolt-ons you really start to feel what this car is capable of.

k0r3n_ooh · 02/25/2008, 02:00 PM

i like it.....with the exception of that funky 3rd window....its way too big. that would drive me and is driving me crazy. Im very happy they kept the 3.8l and now made upgrades to the projectors to hids and single exaust to true dual.....but i really want them to make a AWD option and Brembo brake upgrades as well. I dont mind it not having a turbo or a different suspension because you have to leave something for people to add\customize plus a stock turbo on a already fast FW. (so i really think they should make a awd option. (oo just got packages....bye...lol)

Sandlotje · 02/28/2008, 11:29 AM

Someone said that third window made them feel like it was more exotic, but I haven't seen any exotics with a third window like that -- maybe trucks! The car looks amazing to me, as well. It looks like the result of a blend of the Audi TT, Porsche Carrera, and 3rd gen Eclipse. I think they should re-style the front a little though. I think mitsubishi is capable of making it a less "girly" car by adding lines and ridges in certain parts of the body. I still feel as though the car has a sense of curviness that can be sacraficed for aggresiveness. Don't get me wrong though, I LOVE the way it looks. I just wish I could associate it with the sense of a "sharp car."

mitsubshiclip · 03/01/2008, 11:08 PM

I hate that third window in the front. That'd funny if it swivled like a truck. That is the only thing that i don't like. The front end is on a lot of newer cars. Evo 7-9's are much better looking then the 10's. You could tell an evo from a lancer anyday. But now when kids get lancers it will be much easier to make it look like the real deal. You can pull cues from a bunch of mitsu's to the 3g, 4g, and. I think everything but the rear end of a fto looks like a mix of 3g, 4g, and 3gk. I wonder if the lancers will be like wrx's and 2.5 rs's. Being able to swap parts easily.

dduckw0rth · 03/02/2008, 11:03 PM

I dunno why everone finds the 3rd front windows so bothersome. Lots of cars have them. The sliding part of the glass can't go all the way to the front on a car with a steeply raked windshield.

Pace187 · 03/02/2008, 11:12 PM

as always they have jsut wounderful cup holder placement
id drive it

ICEMAN99TURBO · 03/03/2008, 06:10 PM

I had the 3rd windows in my van, so I guess I kind of got use to the whole idea.

seldomseen · 03/07/2008, 09:04 AM

The minor exterior changes to the '09 Eclipse are very nice!! The looks of the car alone will probably create a surge in sales within this category of cars.

Rocky2 · 04/05/2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mitsubshiclip

But now when kids get lancers it will be much easier to make it look like the real deal.

Until they get pwned...

KAREOKERO · 05/19/2008, 03:31 AM

Is it me or does the rear bumper has a big resemblance to the 350z Nismo rear bumper?

Rocky2 · 05/19/2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by KAREOKERO

Is it me or does the rear bumper has a big resemblance to the 350z Nismo rear bumper?

Oh yeah, it kind of does. Except for the tailights.

rdsx2690 · 06/12/2008, 11:03 PM

Man i like that. but not the other 4g's before it

Rocky2 · 06/15/2008, 01:12 PM

If this was rear wheel drive, imagine what a tuning platform mitsubishi would have on their hands.

TheBlckFalcon · 06/25/2008, 12:48 PM

Waiting for the Concept RA 2.2L turbo deisel rated 201hp / 310lbsft torque

That would on sick as hell to pull on someone on chicken grease...

http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/j...ny/concepts.do

02/14/2008, 09:25 PM	#61 (permalink)
Black Menace 6 - 4 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Grafton, WI Vehicle: 2003 GTS Posts: 4,165	I think the hard top version looks sooooooooo much better. Looks more aggressive and mean looking. I wouldn't pay the price tag on it though like drelo mentioned. __________________ October 2008 COTM Customized TYC's - From SC-Customs! Website: Sport Compact Customs

02/19/2008, 08:46 PM	#68 (permalink)
executive Waiting for Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Tx Vehicle: 07' GT Spyder 6spd mt Posts: 903	Soo no spoiler for the Spyder? I wouldnt mind having those wheels though. Too bad I just bought mine, I could have waited a few more months. Oh and around here fully loaded Spyders are running nearly 40k. Soo I'm sure the dealership would have used these improvements as a reason to take up the price if it isnt already going to be higher. I can do these upgrades myself and I most likely will. Along with a much need lsd. But with simple bolt-ons you really start to feel what this car is capable of. __________________ Last time I checked, no one gave a damn.

02/25/2008, 02:00 PM	#69 (permalink)
k0r3n_ooh Pandora's Box Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Campbell, California Vehicle: Eclipse 2002 GT X-TR Posts: 548	i like it.....with the exception of that funky 3rd window....its way too big. that would drive me and is driving me crazy. Im very happy they kept the 3.8l and now made upgrades to the projectors to hids and single exaust to true dual.....but i really want them to make a AWD option and Brembo brake upgrades as well. I dont mind it not having a turbo or a different suspension because you have to leave something for people to add\customize plus a stock turbo on a already fast FW. (so i really think they should make a awd option. (oo just got packages....bye...lol) __________________ --Missing my profile. Deleted due to inactivity? Member since Apr 2005. --

02/28/2008, 11:29 AM	#70 (permalink)
Sandlotje FTW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SWAMP Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GT Posts: 405	Someone said that third window made them feel like it was more exotic, but I haven't seen any exotics with a third window like that -- maybe trucks! The car looks amazing to me, as well. It looks like the result of a blend of the Audi TT, Porsche Carrera, and 3rd gen Eclipse. I think they should re-style the front a little though. I think mitsubishi is capable of making it a less "girly" car by adding lines and ridges in certain parts of the body. I still feel as though the car has a sense of curviness that can be sacraficed for aggresiveness. Don't get me wrong though, I LOVE the way it looks. I just wish I could associate it with the sense of a "sharp car." __________________ Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.

03/01/2008, 11:08 PM	#71 (permalink)
mitsubshiclip Karma is a bitch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Rhode Island Vehicle: 3G Posts: 312	I hate that third window in the front. That'd funny if it swivled like a truck. That is the only thing that i don't like. The front end is on a lot of newer cars. Evo 7-9's are much better looking then the 10's. You could tell an evo from a lancer anyday. But now when kids get lancers it will be much easier to make it look like the real deal. You can pull cues from a bunch of mitsu's to the 3g, 4g, and. I think everything but the rear end of a fto looks like a mix of 3g, 4g, and 3gk. I wonder if the lancers will be like wrx's and 2.5 rs's. Being able to swap parts easily. Last edited by mitsubshiclip; 03/01/2008 at 11:10 PM.

02/16/2008, 11:19 AM	#62 (permalink)
itsme4g63 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chicago, IL Vehicle: WW IX & WW 1G Posts: 6	I'd say give us an eclipse with an evo drivertrain, and screw the evo, they don't need to sell it then.

02/17/2008, 08:41 PM	#63 (permalink)
NiteRyd AKA Nick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pewaukee, WI Vehicle: 00GT 3G / 06 RX-8 Shinka Posts: 1,299	I really like the refresh facelift. It's turned a fairly good looking car into a really nice machine. If I were to buy one I'd still paint the front grill area as the black plastic looks a little cheap to me after seeing one in person at the Chicago Auto Show. Someone mentioned about the lack luster 3.8L. Truth of the matter is hp isn't everything and the 3.8 makes a decent amount of torque. For a FWD 1 wheel wonder I wouldn't want much more power or torque to the front wheels its just illogical. You guys need to stop picking on it for what it isn't and start appreciating it for what it is. Maybe I'm just getting too old but for what it is, its a great machine IMO. But my next daily car to replace the 3G will be a Lancer RA.

02/18/2008, 10:53 PM	#66 (permalink)
NiteRyd AKA Nick Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pewaukee, WI Vehicle: 00GT 3G / 06 RX-8 Shinka Posts: 1,299	Yeah but I'm closer and he knows I'll make them a good deal too!!!

02/19/2008, 12:13 AM	#67 (permalink)
cloudwarrior jDm tYt3, y0! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Irvine, CA (SoCal) Vehicle: 2003 Eclipse GS Posts: 291	It is under my impression that the rally car wars are over, because Subaru does not want to compete with the Evo anymore. Which is why they switched to wagon =/. Sooo, I say give the Eclipse its former life back, and screw the Evo, like someone above has said.

03/02/2008, 11:03 PM	#72 (permalink)
dduckw0rth Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Vehicle: 2006 Mitsu Eclipse GT-SE Posts: 55	I dunno why everone finds the 3rd front windows so bothersome. Lots of cars have them. The sliding part of the glass can't go all the way to the front on a car with a steeply raked windshield.

03/02/2008, 11:12 PM	#73 (permalink)
Pace187 01 GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England Vehicle: 01 GT Posts: 294	as always they have jsut wounderful cup holder placement id drive it

03/03/2008, 06:10 PM	#74 (permalink)
ICEMAN99TURBO No Stranger To Shame Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bad Axe, MI Welcome 2 HICKTOWN Vehicle: Y2K GT-P Posts: 16,705	I had the 3rd windows in my van, so I guess I kind of got use to the whole idea.

03/07/2008, 09:04 AM	#75 (permalink)
seldomseen www.booble.com Join Date: May 2004 Location: Brockton, MA Vehicle: 01 Spyder GT Posts: 1,114	The minor exterior changes to the '09 Eclipse are very nice!! The looks of the car alone will probably create a surge in sales within this category of cars. __________________ '01 Spyder GT '03 Infiniti Q45

05/19/2008, 03:31 AM	#77 (permalink)
KAREOKERO Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: EL PASO Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4 Posts: 31	Is it me or does the rear bumper has a big resemblance to the 350z Nismo rear bumper?

06/12/2008, 11:03 PM	#79 (permalink)
rdsx2690 New Guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Vehicle: gs Posts: 7	Man i like that. but not the other 4g's before it

06/15/2008, 01:12 PM	#80 (permalink)
Rocky2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin Vehicle: 2000 Eclipse GS Posts: 1,130	If this was rear wheel drive, imagine what a tuning platform mitsubishi would have on their hands.

06/25/2008, 12:48 PM	#81 (permalink)
TheBlckFalcon Fullmetal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: chi, IL Vehicle: 2001 RS Posts: 530	Waiting for the Concept RA 2.2L turbo deisel rated 201hp / 310lbsft torque That would on sick as hell to pull on someone on chicken grease... http://www.mitsubishicars.com/MMNA/j...ny/concepts.do __________________ DSM Roots Built by Tuners Modified by Tuners Always boosting, daily... Last edited by TheBlckFalcon; 06/30/2008 at 02:22 AM. Reason: Sorry if I sound unclear...