OKAY, I'll come clean.

"bob and john" (bobandjohn)
03/10/2016 at 10:50 • Filed to: None

I...I like the last generation Mistubishi Eclipse.

yes, they were FWD and in no way lived up to the 2nd gen turbo charged monsters.

But they are cheap to buy, cheap to run, relatively roomy, good looking,reliable (AFAIK) cars that could be had with a 265hp V6 (though I cant find any on the toronto kijiji/autotrader with a stick) and a factory installed sub-woofer.

Plus, the GT with the big wing and in yellow looks SICK (mm, the mid 2000s)

they look REALLY good lowered slightly and on black wheels

DISCUSSION (24)

TheHondaBro > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 10:56

I like them too.

Wobbles the Mind > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 10:56

I always thought these would be a great high school car. At least, I wanted one in high school as much as a Pontiac Grand Prix or Celica.

Takuro Spirit > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 10:58

Never really liked those, but was a fan of the 3rd gens. Especially the 2003+ GTS

I campaigned this one in Forza 4 for as much as I could.... and then Evo driveline swapped it when I couldn’t.

Kinja'd!!!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 10:59

I like it with no shame. I’m also a bit of a fan of the the generation prior...

TheHondaBro > Takuro Spirit
03/10/2016 at 10:59

I campaigned a GT-R R35 for a while in Forza 4. I actually managed to compete in the R1 championship events with my R2 GT-R.

bob and john > Takuro Spirit
03/10/2016 at 11:00

those were 3rd gens. 2nd gen was the fast and furious car.

Takuro Spirit > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 11:02

What are you talking about, I didn’t edit my post just now....

fhrblig > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 11:03

Me too, especially in blue.

Kinja'd!!!

Sweet Trav > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 11:06

I really liked the front end of this car, but hated the back end. a 2G Talon is my Lemons Dream/Nightmare car.

04sneaky - Boxers. Blowers. Bikes. And bitches. > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 11:23

I was always told that V6 was junk... Timing chains seemed to always be a problem on them as well as bearings. ECV is also quite loud on those thanks to Mitsu’s great design.

I don’t think they’re bad, but a Duratec V6 or 3800 is still way more reliable.

shop-teacher > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 12:02

I would never own one, but I think these are the best looking version of the Eclipse.

Saracen > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 12:04

Disagree. They’re ugly as sin. All of it, from end to end.

I could care less about FWD V6 coupes.

ciscokidinsf > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 12:07

It’s IMO the last great car design to come from Mitsu. I see daily one in Grey looking great and I love it too. The bad is the interior (Plastic from tupperware and rubbermaid everywhere) the 276hp V6 is very rough and will torque steer at any gear, Car is heavy dunno why. The auto removes all the excitement. Also these Mitsus had these overdesigned consoles with stereos that could not be upgraded. (See also Mitsu Galant) and they didn’t put the goodies they did in previous gens (AWD or Turbos) Still. Great design and I’d love an orange one.

Birddog > bob and john
03/10/2016 at 12:13

Strippers cars!

Every “Exotic Dancer” I’ve known seems to have oned one of these or knew someone who did.

Frank Grimes > bob and john
03/11/2016 at 00:08

I hate them all. Every one I see is riced out and terrible. I kinda like the looks of some generations of eclipse but wish the performance and handling held up to the sports car looks.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > Sweet Trav
03/11/2016 at 02:12

If you found an auto car with a unmolested engine it would work great. ARP Headgaskets and studs and a 16g ebay turbo and it will hold 25+ PSI.

TheD0k_2many toys 2little time > bob and john
03/11/2016 at 02:14

The engines sucked ass

Also 1g and 2g are best. Early 90's stuff doing this

bob and john > TheD0k_2many toys 2little time
03/11/2016 at 07:55

yes, but you cant find an early 90's car thats even remotely worth its asking price in canada. hell, even in the states its hard to find one that hasnt been riced or beaten into oblivion.

bob and john > Frank Grimes
03/11/2016 at 07:56

I got 12 notifications from this.

I know the performance doesnt hold up, and realistically, i dont need the performance (i have the bike for going fast and having fun)

Frank Grimes > bob and john
03/11/2016 at 15:17

From what? My comment?

So you want a car that looks good but isnt sportsy with a wing and a subwoofer and its FWD.

I think there are better options.

bob and john > Frank Grimes
03/11/2016 at 16:02

yea from your comment. kinja be being weird these days

Id like the performance, dont get me wrong. But I dont need it. And for the price, IDK. it seems like a pretty good deal.

Frank Grimes > bob and john
03/11/2016 at 19:55

I like white ones. Might be a nice daily with some wheels and some suspension work maybe its just this picture but the offset of wheels makes it look poopy.

Kinja'd!!!

NJAnon > bob and john
03/11/2016 at 20:41

The Eclipse always had a look stock that betrayed the aftermarket companies. When you tried to make exterior modifications, it kind of took away from the original look instead of complimenting it IMO.

Plus, that V6 got wasted on that drivetrain. But don’t take my word for it: just ask Fiat about putting V6 in FWD cars and how that worked out.... :P

jordang1028 > Frank Grimes
03/14/2016 at 03:53

Kinja'd!!!

This orange one is nice.