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Old 09-17-2006, 03:26 PM   #1
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Default My first car: Mitsu Eclipse Turbocharger in que

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Just got it this past week, The dealer was asking $11,950 CDN but sold it for $11,150. It has an I4 2.4L engine and around 150hp, manual, 6 disc changer, power everything, and i will put in leather seats later on.

The pics are crappy, i know, but i'll take more when i take it to more interesting places.







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Old 09-17-2006, 03:38 PM   #2
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Nice start :good:
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Old 09-17-2006, 04:04 PM   #3
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Certainly a nice car, !

please tune it only engine wise if you are planning. I hate its image as seen in 2F2F ops:
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Old 09-17-2006, 04:10 PM   #4
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nice car to start - have fun with it
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Old 09-17-2006, 04:46 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by TopGearNL
Certainly a nice car, !

please tune it only engine wise if you are planning. I hate its image as seen in 2F2F ops:
I will tune it when i have more money and yes it will be performance wise only, no bodykit this or purple paint that. Also it'll be a light tune, only about an extra 50 - 70 hp more.
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Old 09-17-2006, 05:25 PM   #6
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Sounds good, should give that extra oomph
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Old 09-17-2006, 06:47 PM   #7
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Good looking car, you should certainly get the girls attention
Bet its nice to just sit back and cruise with the roof down.

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Old 09-17-2006, 10:21 PM   #8
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Congrats on the new ride dude!
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Old 09-17-2006, 11:32 PM   #9
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Nice ride. :good:

Any driving impressions?
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Old 09-17-2006, 11:56 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by sentra_dude
Nice ride. :good:

Any driving impressions?
Gearbox is really good and smooth, engine is very responsive and it has good torque however there is a "supercharger type" noise when i shift in 3rd and 4th, even though the car doesn't have one, so i'm still trying to figure that one out. The ride and handling is very good but the rear suspension is soft, a bit too soft, kind of like those "no disturb matresses" , so those might have to be replaced. Other than that, overall it's good.... a bit too good cause now my dad wants to drive it everyday to work. :roll:
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Old 09-18-2006, 12:31 AM   #11
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Originally Posted by vexor
Originally Posted by sentra_dude
Nice ride. :good:

Any driving impressions?
Gearbox is really good and smooth, engine is very responsive and it has good torque however there is a "supercharger type" noise when i shift in 3rd and 4th, even though the car doesn't have one, so i'm still trying to figure that one out. The ride and handling is very good but the rear suspension is soft, a bit too soft, kind of like those "no disturb matresses" , so those might have to be replaced. Other than that, overall it's good.... a bit too good cause now my dad wants to drive it everyday to work. :roll:
well the whine you are hearing in 3rd and 4th sound like typical gear noise I would check the fluid and go from there. otherwise these are nice cars but they definitely lack in the power area.
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Old 09-18-2006, 11:45 AM   #12
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Pretty nice.
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Old 09-18-2006, 01:47 PM   #13
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Nice for a first car!

Really nice, have fun with it! And take some more pictures 'in action'!
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wow , thats a nice Eclipse....always loved these cars, especially the 98 Model....whats the fuel consumption at your eclipse? How many miles to the galon ?
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Originally Posted by LEXION
wow , thats a nice Eclipse....always loved these cars, especially the 98 Model....whats the fuel consumption at your eclipse? How many miles to the galon ?
no clue yet, but automotive reviews say 23 mpg city and 31 mpg hwy
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