Eclipse???

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I wanna buy an eclipse but not sure which one to get....for sure i dont want a spyder or a convertable top...and not the 06 eclipse either the back looks fucked up anyways...im kinda of thinking an 03 or an 05 . So any advice would really appreciate it.

[EJ25RUN]

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i dont know, never liked eclipses.


get a dodge omni

[The Green Monster]

get a second gen gsx

[goat314]

Depends on what you want. If you dont feel like tinkering and you want a 3rd Gen, go with a '00 GT. The brakes were better on the '00, they went cheap on the '01+. However, if you feel like tinkering, I'd agree withthe 2nd gen GSX. tuning a 3rd gen has been a real hassle. I love it, but in hindsight, I coulda made things alot simpler with a 2g.

[1439/2000]

1g's and 2g awd's are the only eclipse worth a shit.

some gs-t's.....maybe.

[goat314]

oh the hate on the poor 3g, can't we all just get along? *sniffle*

[ClipseGST]

I think ya should go with a 2g. Preferrably a GS-T or GSX. They can be a bitch at times, but easy to maintain once you learn their 4G63-T engine.

The funny thing is that the exterior of the 3g looks older than the 2g exterior. Isn't that a bitch?

[goat314]

It does, but I kind of like it, I kinda prefer the symmetrical look (the bumpy thing on the 2g hood always threw me for a loop).

And I do agree, I intend to find myself an AWD 2g at some point to tune and use for a race car. Tinkering on the 3g is very very complicated and I don't understand half the crap I've done. On the other hand, the 4G64 is incredibly reliable, and I want it to bear my children.

[ClipseGST]

Haha, I hear you on that. I plan on getting me one of the 3g spyders eventually also. Its a nice cruising car for the summer.

[SilverJester]

i dont know, never liked eclipses.


get a dodge omni

Oh do you have one? I love those things...they are they ultimate sleepers!!

Don't get a gsx....the less there are around here the better (read: more unique my car is ). But yeah I agree with jay 3g & 4g are worthless, get a turbo 1/2g.

[1439/2000]

It does, but I kind of like it, I kinda prefer the symmetrical look (the bumpy thing on the 2g hood always threw me for a loop).

And I do agree, I intend to find myself an AWD 2g at some point to tune and use for a race car. Tinkering on the 3g is very very complicated and I don't understand half the crap I've done. On the other hand, the 4G64 is incredibly reliable, and I want it to bear my children.

Yeah see even you signature tells you what kind of eclipse the guy should get. All that work and mid 200s.

1g awd/2g awd

550s
2g maf
boost controller
fuel pump
safc
3in exhaust
decent clutch

300 whp and mid-high 12s.

Makes sense to me. And if you're real picky the 6 bolt 1g gank is a tad more reliable and the 1g head flows better, while th 2g manifolds and electronics are better. So make the best of both worlds, be like me:

1g 6 bolt
1g ported head
2g manifold

If you can find a nice 1g laser awd (kinda rare) with a 6 bolt crank and 4 bolt lsd rear end, thats the 1g to get.

Wow that was alot of info I gave you without being a smart ass.

Summary: If you cant do a clean 1g/2g then don't do one at all. Especially if you cant do one equal to or better than Alex (silverjester) or a clean 1g at all, then just get a 3g or 4g. No need ruining a nice turbo awd somebody else could do better.

rep points?

[salbrit1]

i would say get a 1g or 2g...the new eclipses without turbo's arent the same...there is nothing like an awd turbo

[b19wheels]

I wanna buy an eclipse but not sure which one to get....for sure i dont want a spyder or a convertable top...and not the 06 eclipse either the back looks fucked up anyways...im kinda of thinking an 03 or an 05 . So any advice would really appreciate it.

It all depends on what you are going for. I think for looks you cant go wrong with the new 06 or a 2g the ladies love these to body styles for some reason!! For speed i would go with a 1g cause of the 6 bolt and for looks and speed 2g!!

[1SwollDude]

i'd go with a 2g awd...you got the looks and the power and the handling... crankwalk isnt all what ppl make it out to be. but swapping a 6 bolt would be fine too. depends on what u really want out of the car. 00+ just isnt an eclipse to me without the 4g63 just my opinion tho....good luck. hope you find what u want

[ct9a gsr]

Ask your parents for a hand-me-down DSM... they might have an old beat-up one lying around somewhere with a bike rack or something ugly like that on it... ya never know, right?

[eclipsed]

i had a 89 eclipse and it was an excellent car !
check em out man you wont be dissapointed unless you drive an 06 gt it was weak as hell to have a 6 banger in it i think it was only firing on 2 cylinders or somthing cause that car sucked!

[ClipseGST]

Eventhough I have a GS-T instead of the GSX, I concur w/ the quote below. They are atleast 6 years old, but still get looks from all of the ladies. Great design I must say

i'd go with a 2g awd...you got the looks and the power and the handling... crankwalk isnt all what ppl make it out to be. but swapping a 6 bolt would be fine too. depends on what u really want out of the car. 00+ just isnt an eclipse to me without the 4g63 just my opinion tho....good luck. hope you find what u want

[qdiesel]

I'm selling my 2000 gt eclipse for $9,500.

[Don Napier]

I'm looking for a 2g turbo car. Does anyone know where any are for sale locally?

[Xrated O.G.]

I'm looking for a 2g turbo car. Does anyone know where any are for sale locally?

Yes I do..... I replied to your PM several days ago but heard nothing back..... Let me know if your interested...

[{X}Echo419]

I wanna buy an eclipse but not sure which one to get....for sure i dont want a spyder or a convertable top...and not the 06 eclipse either the back looks fucked up anyways...im kinda of thinking an 03 or an 05 . So any advice would really appreciate it.

some guy has a 98(I think) GS-T Sypder for sale in th cars for sale threads. looks really good. $$$ seems a little high

[1439/2000]

some guy has a 98(I think) GS-T Sypder for sale in th cars for sale threads. looks really good. $$$ seems a little high

http://forums.importatlanta.com/showthread.php?t=60499

Thats not too much money for that. A built 6 bolt from a 1g in a spyder is nice.

[{X}Echo419]

http://forums.importatlanta.com/showthread.php?t=60499

Thats not too much money for that. A built 6 bolt from a 1g in a spyder is nice.

yeah, it looks really clean. it's tuff to do that now a days with all these dumbasses flinging their doors open can really fuck up yo shit

[Hwarang54]

If you like burning out with lack of top end, 2g GS-T.
If you like gaining 3+ cars on your comp off the line, 2g GS-X.

I say 2g cuz they are chick magnets!

[IronEagle]

Built 1g or 2g. Parts everywhere that are cheap and a lot of different ways to go very very fast easily.

[2.3 Evo 8]

Do not get a gs-t. As soon as you hit 280-300 whp you will be spinning everywhere you go. In the rain, IT SUCKS!

Get a 2G AWD GSX! Fun car to mod.

Word of advice though, go to a junk yard and find yourself a 6 bolt 4G63 or a 2.4l 4G64. More reliable and if you go with the 2.4l gobs of more torque.

My 96 gst spyder had crank walk twice.

[CSquared]

The 3g eclipses are pretty much all the same shit. The brakes on the 2000 ARE better as somebody else said(dual piston caliper). i dont know if it is true for all of the gts during that year but there was a fedspec eclipse produced which had a "less restrictive" stock exhaust system.(minus the pre-cats)

All comes down to preference. Find your favorite color and style... Then call it a day.

Aside from 00... The differences between the specific years are way too mininal to be a topic of debate.

[Hwarang54]

I swear...... DO NOT GET A 4G64! Ever.... They may have 0.4L more displacement, but the turbo makes up for it.

I own a GS-T. Those things are fun!
GS-T is mostly a show car.
GS-X is a GO car.

But you can always buy a honda.....