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12-22-2003, 05:51 PM
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Questions about the Eclipse
Hey...I'm new to this board, and I need your help. Everyone here seems to know alot about the Eclipse, and I'm interested in purchasing one. My father thinks their to much "car" for my first car. So can someone please explain to him that they are safe reliable cars. Also what year is the best? I'm thinking some where between 97-95. Thanks for any help.
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12-22-2003, 06:21 PM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
lol to much of a car.. well maybe a gsx\gst
no but seriouly they are good cars. they have near endless posibility in tuning. they are nice looking and donesnt get stolen as much as a civic. they are pretty reialible and can last with many miles. they are fun to drive and has moderate power for a biggner. the gst\gsx has more power the the rs\gs. overall i think that the gst\gsx are a better eclipse then the rs\gs. but thats my opinion 1
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12-22-2003, 07:29 PM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
they are pretty reliable cars [crankwalk :-S0 which make about 210 hp which are pretty safe for your "first car." They last alot of miles and have a near endless aftermaket if u plan on tuning your car. I will suggest a GSX cus its all wheel drive [less slippage on the road] but your insurance will be through the roof [hence the turbo!] so u may want to lower your standers to an RS or GS. Overall there are really no "bad" years or "good" years. There all pretty much the same. go with a 95 for around 5 - 7 grand and upgrade the hell out of it, and make sure it has less then 80,000 miles on it. Thats my 2 cents, good luck with your car.
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12-22-2003, 07:51 PM
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The GSX has AWD which could be looked at as a safety thingy for insurance companies
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12-22-2003, 08:00 PM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
true, but generally they cost more then a GST, trust me insurance screwed me over -_-
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12-22-2003, 08:45 PM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
210 hp manual
205 hp automatic 214 lb torque not extemely high stats compared to other cars u can get. better then most sport compacts though
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12-22-2003, 09:05 PM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
uhh GST // GSX
140 or 160 hp for RS and GS, not quite sure [sorry for not specifying]
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12-22-2003, 09:37 PM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
it's all cool...that's some low HP...but i guess you can put a few grand into it and get them up right?
P.S. you got AIM or MSN or somethin like that so i can talk to you more about that car?
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12-23-2003, 12:08 AM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
stage II turbo kit will get you up around 275 for about 2800$$
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12-23-2003, 01:11 PM
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elcipse info
When purchasing a used eclipse (especially a GSX) understand that the previous owner probably drove the crap out of it. It is imperative that you change the timing belt immediately, and if the engine has more than a 100,000 miles on it you WILL be changing the transmission soon. The manual transmissions usually fail around 110,000 miles.These cars are very easy to work on if you have some engine experience. Changing the clutch on a GSX can be alot of work just to get to it. The transmission only weighs 120 lbs though and taking the transfer case and front axles off is not all that bad. Ive done it in two days. Just keep in mind that if you buy an Eclipse GSX you will be working on it, or paying someone else a lot of money to do it for you. I think its worth it..
Good Luck DSM DAD
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12-23-2003, 01:17 PM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
What are some other options of increasing horsepower without installing a turbo. I don't really like Turbo's, but if that's where all the power is I might just end up getting one.
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12-23-2003, 04:11 PM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
well then go with a GS/RS and just do your basics ie intake, exhaust short shifter(no hp) port n polish stuff like that you will be close to 200 if you wanna be fast i would go with turbo
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12-23-2003, 04:12 PM
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Re: Questions about the Eclipse
200 hp i ment there
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