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2/9/05, 09:27 PM
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I just saw and read some information on the new 2006 Mitsubishi Eclipse wasn,t this car not supposed to come until 2007?It has 3.8 litre v-6 which they claim puts out 263 hp the car looks a lot like a mix between a 350z, sunfire and a audi tt .Mitsubishi must be in a lot of trouble to be putting the car out into the marketplace that quickly!Let me also say that 2005 mustang gt would be my first choice like everyone else out there but i also think that with this car coming out soon that it might be easier to deal with ford dealers who don,t want to budge from MSRP.I, ve owned two mustangs and like but i would a liar if i said that would not want test drive one of those new 2006 eclipse too see how it stacked up to an awsome 2005 stang gt test drive i had last november.Maybe if this car comes out at a reasonable price it will be good for buyers looking to get a smoking deal on a 05 gt next fall the interior of that 06 eclipse looks pretty nice. Just my two cents worth i just think that a little healthy compition in the market place will keep the bar raised high in the sports car market would like to hear other peoples opinion on this machine, thanks.
2/9/05, 09:36 PM
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I saw pics of the 06 eclipse and I was very impressed. To be honest it would be a tight competition between that and the 05 stang V6...which is the stang I would get (cant afford a GT)!
2/9/05, 10:37 PM
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ehh, the 2006/07 Mitsubishi Eclipse does nothing for me.
http://motortrend.com/av/autoshow/112_05_d...tsubishi_video/
Looks like a "sporty" version of a hyundai :-/ a step backwards in my opinion.
http://motortrend.com/av/autoshow/112_05_d...tsubishi_video/
Looks like a "sporty" version of a hyundai :-/ a step backwards in my opinion.
2/9/05, 11:04 PM
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Ya know, when I see this car I can't think of anything good or bad to say about it. So I guess my reaction would be to say that it's "different". However, there's just something about it that makes me not to want to own one......if that makes sense.
2/10/05, 05:53 AM
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Originally posted by riscx@February 10, 2005, 12:40 AM
ehh, the 2006/07 Mitsubishi Eclipse does nothing for me.
http://motortrend.com/av/autoshow/112_05_d...tsubishi_video/
Looks like a "sporty" version of a hyundai :-/ a step backwards in my opinion.
ehh, the 2006/07 Mitsubishi Eclipse does nothing for me.
http://motortrend.com/av/autoshow/112_05_d...tsubishi_video/
Looks like a "sporty" version of a hyundai :-/ a step backwards in my opinion.
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2/10/05, 06:13 AM
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Very few comments like the above will come from people that already own a mustang and have driven one for years. If you are not into history, tradition and what ford has done after a car that has been built for 42 years and an American Icon, then yes go to the rice burner. HMMMMMMMMMMMM what did that eclipse look like in '64, heck what did any Mitz look like in 64!
2/10/05, 06:17 AM
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The new Mitsu Eclipse is based on the Galant platform...fyi.
I liked the AWD version of the past, FWD sport coupes do nothing for me. The more HP you introduce = torque steer problems.
I liked the AWD version of the past, FWD sport coupes do nothing for me. The more HP you introduce = torque steer problems.
2/10/05, 06:27 AM
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Originally posted by 68fuelinjected@February 10, 2005, 7:16 AM
HMMMMMMMMMMMM what did that eclipse look like in '64, heck what did any Mitz look like in 64!
HMMMMMMMMMMMM what did that eclipse look like in '64, heck what did any Mitz look like in 64!
I believe this is was most Mitsubishi product looked like in the mid 60's.
2/10/05, 06:46 AM
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Originally posted by riscx@February 10, 2005, 12:40 AM
... a step backwards in my opinion.
... a step backwards in my opinion.
2/10/05, 07:28 AM
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Originally posted by hootie51@February 9, 2005, 8:39 PM
I saw pics of the 06 eclipse and I was very impressed. To be honest it would be a tight competition between that and the 05 stang V6...which is the stang I would get (cant afford a GT)!
I saw pics of the 06 eclipse and I was very impressed. To be honest it would be a tight competition between that and the 05 stang V6...which is the stang I would get (cant afford a GT)!
2/10/05, 08:06 AM
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You all are assuming Mitsus will even be offered for sale by the time this comes out. Daimler/Chrysler pulled their funding from Mitsu. They are in serious financial straights. Personally, I woudn't even consider any Mitsu model in their "teetering" financial condition. There's even a pretty strong rumor that the only vehicles they will bring to the U.S. is trucks.....
2/10/05, 11:32 AM
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Originally posted by thezeppelin8+February 10, 2005, 8:31 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(thezeppelin8 @ February 10, 2005, 8:31 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-hootie51@February 9, 2005, 8:39 PM
I saw pics of the 06 eclipse and I was very impressed. To be honest it would be a tight competition between that and the 05 stang V6...which is the stang I would get (cant afford a GT)!
I saw pics of the 06 eclipse and I was very impressed. To be honest it would be a tight competition between that and the 05 stang V6...which is the stang I would get (cant afford a GT)!
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possibly but if pricing stays the same as the current eclipse shouldn't it be the same?? I dont really keep up with mitsu so I'm not certain but I would DEFINANTLY not pay more for the eclipse..i meant if it was around the same price as a 6 stang.
2/10/05, 01:25 PM
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So, wait, you guys are telling me you wouldn't want a 1964 Mitsu Debonair?
Personally, I think the new Eclipse is a bit odd-ball looking...and I'm sure it won't offer as much fun as the Mustang, as subjective as that is...
Personally, I think the new Eclipse is a bit odd-ball looking...and I'm sure it won't offer as much fun as the Mustang, as subjective as that is...
