gonna get killed for asking this........

Jadefirbird · #1 02-10-2005, 02:42 AM

Hey all. I wanna say this is my first post on AF (if it isn't I don't remember when i did, it's been that long since i signed up). I've been thinking about getting a 2g DSM, either GSX or TSi AWD, and I had a question that i'm hoping doesn't start series of arguements. I realize both are the same car mechanically, but i was wondering if those of you who have a Talon ever regretted going with it over an Eclipse? I would prefer not to get the Talon if I'm gonna regret going with it over the other and was wondering if anyone else had the same problem. The big thing is from what i've seen online, Talons are just so much cheaper in comparison. Thanks for any and all replies.

97GSTspyder · #2 02-10-2005, 06:30 AM

If i were you i'd go with the GSX...There's no difference between the two really except body's....(i think). Personally I like the look of the GSX a lot more than a TSi.

Nayr747 · #3 02-10-2005, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 97GSTspyder

If i were you i'd go with the GSX...There's no difference between the two really except body's....(i think). Personally I like the look of the GSX a lot more than a TSi.

I agree. But if it's really that much cheeper to go with the Talon, just do a eclipse front and rear end conversion and it's basically the same thing. I dont know why but I really just wanted mine to be a Mitsubishi. My GSX is coming in 2 days!!!!!!!

gthompson97 · #4 02-10-2005, 01:56 PM

the talon will be cheaper on insurance just because it's domestic. the front end conversion won't be very hard (headlights and bumper) but the rear conversion is a little more difficult. you have to move a bracket and then get a different wiring harness. also new taillights will be needed.

clipsekid99 · #5 02-10-2005, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nayr747

I agree. But if it's really that much cheeper to go with the Talon, just do a eclipse front and rear end conversion and it's basically the same thing. I dont know why but I really just wanted mine to be a Mitsubishi. My GSX is coming in 2 days!!!!!!!

Where did you get your GSX from? I'm having a little trouble finding a good one on autotrader.

david-b · #6 02-10-2005, 03:45 PM

I would go with the talon. There's lots of eclipses all over the place, so the talon is different. I love my talon... just want a TSi

Eclipse4ever01 · #7 02-10-2005, 04:30 PM

It all depends on what you like! If you want to pimp out your car externally go with the Eclispe, if you want it just for engine power, go with the Talon. Because you'll find alot more aftermarket parts for an Eclipse thatn a Talon, but they both have the same 420A engine!

gthompson97 · #8 02-10-2005, 04:59 PM

everything on the cars are the same except for the bumpers and taillights. the only trouble you'll have with a talon to eclipse swap is a bracket in the back and the taillight wiring harnesses. that's it. although it's not very tough, it's more than just direct replacement.

Vtec95Civic · #9 02-10-2005, 05:45 PM

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Because you'll find alot more aftermarket parts for an Eclipse thatn a Talon, but they both have the same 420A engine!

+1

Raz_Kaz · #10 02-10-2005, 06:29 PM

I'd go with the Talon. The Talon is cheaper to buy and insure than thw Eclipse an you're not scacrificing performance. So it all lies doen to style, whether you like the styling of an Eclipse or Talon.

Nayr747 · #11 02-10-2005, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by clipsekid99

Where did you get your GSX from? I'm having a little trouble finding a good one on autotrader.

I found it on Craigslist, which is just kind of an online classifieds for San Francisco. I live all the way in Seattle, WA though so it was a bitch getting it. I looked for TWO WHOLE YEARS, almost every single day and I had to finally go two states away to get one. But I'm glad I waited. It's silver with black leather, 5 spd, got 47k original miles, basically no mods, driven by a girl, and it was hardly every used too. I paid a little more than I have though ($11,000) so I'm gonna have to work it off or something. You should have more of them in Florida though. There are NONE here. Oh also, fyi cars on Autotrader are usually pretty overpriced.

Hey Joe nice car btw.

99eclipsegst · #12 02-10-2005, 08:00 PM

Oh my god, that is the best looking talon i have seen. Personally i think that both cars look nice. It all depends on what you do to the car to make it a nice ride.

kjewer1 · #13 02-10-2005, 08:01 PM

Joe, I like the way the car is white with black on top balance by the black (or dark color) on the wheels. I didnt see/notice that before... Pretty sharp.

I sometimes wish I had saved some cash and gone the talon route. But I was still a ricer when I bought my car over 5 years ago.

Vtec95Civic · #14 02-10-2005, 08:05 PM

Kevin.. YOU were a ricer? I bought a civic for crying out loud.. I wish now that I had saved just 5k more and gone the Eclipse/Talon route.

Blackcrow64 · #15 02-10-2005, 11:13 PM

It all boils down to personal preference. Personally, I like the look of the Talons better, but the Eclipses still look good too. There are just so many Eclipses in my area, and majority of them are riced beyond recognition. A Talon will be cheaper on insurance and overall price, and that will leave you more to put into the engine.

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