well its been a while since ive been on here.i see they changed the forum quite a bit.but to jump to the point.we got to drive the not yet released 06 eclipse gt today,and man it is quick!i would say that it would give the ser's a run for their money.a huge improvement over the orevious models.the gt comes with a rockford sound system and a 10 inch sub from the factory,wich by the way doesnt sound half bad.i thought it was a customer in our service drive when i first heard it.18 inch wheels,leather and a sunroof.not bad for 27k.just thought you guys might enjoy that.  

So is there a new line of engine in the car or is it an engine they have been using for a while.  It does look good.  

yes,they have uped it to a 3.8,instead of the 3.5.263hp,260lb ft of torque.according to motor trend,it will run the quarter in 14.2@100mph.and you can actually feel the power of this one,unlike the previous model.still has a non-existant backseat though.but it seems as though the seat bottoms go back a little further.i wasnt about to try and get back there.over all,if i was in the market for a front drive,it wouldnt be a bad buy.mistubishi is getting a lot better than they used to be.  

I heard someone comment about the wieght of the car but if it does the 1/4 in 14.2 with a professional driver then it's all good.  In the past few years I have noticed a boost power and looks with auto makers.  

yea,curb weght is still in the 3g zone,but who cares now,i guess!  

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yea,curb weght is still in the 3g zone,but who cares now,i guess!

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We we will see how does new engine does after 6 months.  We will also so how the Mits. company treats her customer with these new cars.  

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i would say that it would give the ser's a run for their money.

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I sure as hell hope so! Considering that it has a rather large horsepower advantage and probably gearing, too, I can't say I'm surprised. It is portly and rather thirsty.. so that's a turn off. Additionally, you have Mitsubishi themselves to contend with; as such, I'll pass despite how favorable the reviews might be.

And until they make another AWD turbo, I'm not interested.    

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I have heard of quality control problems with the later year Eclipses, anyone have anything good or bad to say who owns one?  

you know,mitsubishi's quality is actually getting better.i see more nissans towed in than mitsu's now.  

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I have heard of quality control problems with the later year Eclipses, anyone have anything good or bad to say who owns one?

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One of the car mags test drove the Eclipse v6, 15 mpg. They drove the 4 cylinder and liked it a lot better.  

Car and Driver (as well as Road and Track, I think) recently tested the Eclipse GT. Both came to the conclusion that the motor is rather thirsty... and, of course, requires premium gas. Bummer.  

yo sorry that i took your topic i did'nt know.  

i think those things look bad as hell my friends gettin ready to trade his 03 eclipse in to get the 06.