Mistubishi: Eclipse/Eclipse Cross News
08-23-2004, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan Martin
I have so little interest in this car it's funny.
08-23-2004, 02:17 PM
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Overhangs really are quite long. I can't see the Eclipse as a true performance car anymore. The previous generations were great for their performance potential, but the new ones really are kinda lacking in the styling, performance, and enjoyment categories.
08-23-2004, 02:35 PM
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I couldn't figure out what was wrong with the photo posted because it looked like the side mirrors were too far back. Clinked on the link and noticed the 1980's minivan window on the car! Look at how far the driver is from the windshield.
08-23-2004, 04:53 PM
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So sad.
The first two generations—three, if you count their philosophical older siblings the Starion/Conquest—were fun cars. Built like shit but fun.
Now neither the design or performance are there. It makes me want to grab the car, kiss it, and say, "You broke my heart, Fredo, you broke my heart."
The first two generations—three, if you count their philosophical older siblings the Starion/Conquest—were fun cars. Built like shit but fun.
Now neither the design or performance are there. It makes me want to grab the car, kiss it, and say, "You broke my heart, Fredo, you broke my heart."
08-23-2004, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by tnguyen88
::sigh:: I've been watching the decline of the Eclipse since I had my '95 GSX and the 3rd gen came out. Looks like it'll continue to decline..
08-23-2004, 07:03 PM
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that car is unbelievably misproportioned. the first thing I noticed was it has the same grill as the Galant, possibly the most bland car in existence.
08-23-2004, 10:30 PM
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I think the 2001 that my brother drives has quite a bit of overhang as well.
What's with the two humps in the back?
Junkster, who wants to see the final product
What's with the two humps in the back?
Junkster, who wants to see the final product
08-23-2004, 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by captainjack
Now neither the design or performance are there. It makes me want to grab the car, kiss it, and say, "You broke my heart, Fredo, you broke my heart."
And yeah, what the hell is up with the rearviews? So far it looks damn ugly... with a capital UGH.
08-23-2004, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Junkster
What's with the two humps in the back?
So where's the flux capacitor?
08-23-2004, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by xizor
It can't be part of the car, my first impression was this:
So where's the flux capacitor?
So where's the flux capacitor?
09-26-2004, 09:52 PM
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Mitsu Names Truck "Raider," Details '06 Eclipse - - Source: The Car Connection
Mitsu also told dealers that the 2006 Eclipse will bow alongside the Raider at the 2005 Detroit auto show in January. The new Eclipse will actually go on sale first - in summer 2005, a couple of months ahead of the Raider. The Eclipse will get more powerful four- and six-cylinder engines (the six is worth 260 hp), an available six-speed manual gearbox or five-speed automatic and 18-inch wheels, and an optional 650-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with a six-CD in-dash changer, MP3 playback, nine speakers with a 10-inch subwoofer.
Mitsu also told dealers that the 2006 Eclipse will bow alongside the Raider at the 2005 Detroit auto show in January. The new Eclipse will actually go on sale first - in summer 2005, a couple of months ahead of the Raider. The Eclipse will get more powerful four- and six-cylinder engines (the six is worth 260 hp), an available six-speed manual gearbox or five-speed automatic and 18-inch wheels, and an optional 650-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with a six-CD in-dash changer, MP3 playback, nine speakers with a 10-inch subwoofer.
12-07-2004, 10:59 PM
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Mitsubishi Motors to unveil all-new Raider pickup and latest Eclipse sporty coupe at 2005 Detroit Motor Show - - Posted by: kak on Sunday, December 05, 2004 - - Source: kak.net
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors North America Inc. (MMNA) will give the all-new Raider pickup and the latest Eclipse sporty coupe their world premiere at the 2005 North American International Auto Show (the Detroit Motor Show) to be held January 9-23, 2005 at the Cobo Center in Detroit. The show opens to the general public on January 15. Both new vehicles feature interior and exterior designs created by Mitsubishi Motors Cypress, California design studio.
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The latest Eclipse sporty coupe represents the fourth generation in the series. Distinguished by dynamic lines and muscular styling and powered by 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder and 3.8-liter V6 engines, Eclipse offers exhilarating performance that fully embodies Mitsubishi's Sporty DNA. To be manufactured at MMNA's production plant in Normal, Illinois, Eclipse is due to be placed on the North American market in the summer of 2005.
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Eclipse available feature highlights include:
- 3.8L V6 engine with available 5-speed automatic transmission with sport mode or standard 6-speed manual transmission
- 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine with 5-speed manual or automatic transmission
- 18-inch alloy wheels for certain trim level
- 650-watt Rockford FosgateR audio system with 6-CD in-dash changer, MP3 playback, nine speakers with a 10-inch subwoofer available
[source: newspress.co.uk]
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The latest Eclipse sporty coupe represents the fourth generation in the series. Distinguished by dynamic lines and muscular styling and powered by 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder and 3.8-liter V6 engines, Eclipse offers exhilarating performance that fully embodies Mitsubishi's Sporty DNA. To be manufactured at MMNA's production plant in Normal, Illinois, Eclipse is due to be placed on the North American market in the summer of 2005.
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Eclipse available feature highlights include:
- 3.8L V6 engine with available 5-speed automatic transmission with sport mode or standard 6-speed manual transmission
- 2.4L inline 4-cylinder engine with 5-speed manual or automatic transmission
- 18-inch alloy wheels for certain trim level
- 650-watt Rockford FosgateR audio system with 6-CD in-dash changer, MP3 playback, nine speakers with a 10-inch subwoofer available
[source: newspress.co.uk]
12-08-2004, 08:32 PM
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I completely agree that the second generation eclipse was by far the best looking one, and a great looking car all around. to this day when I see one in good condition I still think it's a great looking car. my girlfriend has a 98 eclipse convertible and it looks great.
people to this day search for 1st gen and 2nd gen eclipses (the dsm crowd) because they have a uniqueness about them .. awd turbo coupes! you can't even find them on the market today with the exception of the audi TT. I think mitsubishi had a good thing going with that car and then they COMPLETELY ruined it with the 3rd gen .. and it looks like they did it again unless by some act of god this car actually does look and handle well, and that 6spd 260hp v6 actually moves that thing.
people to this day search for 1st gen and 2nd gen eclipses (the dsm crowd) because they have a uniqueness about them .. awd turbo coupes! you can't even find them on the market today with the exception of the audi TT. I think mitsubishi had a good thing going with that car and then they COMPLETELY ruined it with the 3rd gen .. and it looks like they did it again unless by some act of god this car actually does look and handle well, and that 6spd 260hp v6 actually moves that thing.
12-25-2004, 06:05 PM
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Interesting advertisement.
So based on the ad's mention of the soul of the car not changing... this new eclipse is gonna suck balls right?
It better have that 260.
So based on the ad's mention of the soul of the car not changing... this new eclipse is gonna suck balls right?
It better have that 260.
12-26-2004, 03:45 AM
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actuallly i think the sillohuete looks more like a solara.
