Bye Yaris, Hello Eclipse

[bkrownd]

Originally Posted by daf62757

As with most Chrysler products, it will look like shit in a couple of years and will be on the side of the road with a for sale sign on it.

Isn't it a mitsubishi? They're usually good.

[MUSKOKA800]

Originally Posted by daf62757

As with most Chrysler products, it will look like shit in a couple of years and will be on the side of the road with a for sale sign on it.

Actually I came to Yaris from a 1995 Eclipse AWD Turbo. It had 285,000 kl. on the clock when I drove it to it's new owner. Mechanically it was great. My only problem was the Eibach springs which broke (both fronts a week apart). I only left it because the strut towers rusted out and the price to repair was too great. Sold it to a mechanic who planned to mod it big-time.

Driving a 205 hp turbo into a dealership to test drive a 105 hp Yaris was quite a shocking experience. If my daily commute hadn't been so great I wouldn't have even considered the Yaris. But I'm happy now, since I've forgotten that turbo grunt. Even with the Blitz spooled up the Yaris can't compare. But it helps.

[fnkngrv]

Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Even with the Blitz spooled up the Yaris can't compare. But it helps.

An S/C will never compare to a turbo application...they are apples and oranges. I have dusted more than a few eclipses already and I am not even tuned yet....just sayin as a point of reference. 2 eclipse owners have ridden in my car that I have gone up against and they said that they liked very much how the yaris feels boosted with a turbo.

[IllusionX]

and you know what they say about DSM?

they make you mechanics.

[ilikerice]

Originally Posted by IllusionX

and you know what they say about DSM?

they make you mechanics.

This eclipse is not considered a DSM..

True dsm are from 90-99 eclipse, talon, lasers.

[why?]

it actually looks nice, but i stopped being interested when they dropped the awd turbo.

[BailOut]

Hmm... aside from the low MPG issue most reviews of the 2008-2010 models give the Eclipse a reliability rating of just 4/10, and only 2 stars of 5 for overall mechanical quality and comfort.

Since you've already bought it I hope it works out for you.

[shinlee]

Not a fan of that car, but I totally agree with getting a car that fits YOUR style. So I say Congrats to you!

I'll be getting me a new 2011 mustang gt hopefully by winter time.... now THAT'S fast, hehe. 412hp, 390 ft/lbs tq, 0-60 4.3seconds, 1/4mile in 12.7seconds

[1stToyota]

Originally Posted by shinlee

Not a fan of that car, but I totally agree with getting a car that fits YOUR style. So I say Congrats to you!

I'll be getting me a new 2011 mustang gt hopefully by winter time.... now THAT'S fast, hehe. 412hp, 390 ft/lbs tq, 0-60 4.3seconds, 1/4mile in 12.7seconds

That is fast...pretty much GT500 performance. And the Mustang keeps getting better looking, imo.

And to OP. If it was mine I would just drive it and enjoy it! Would not mod it because package is already good enough, and cost to drive and maintain will be higher than what you're used to with the Yaris.

Made that mistake w/ my '05 GTO...spent thousands in mods and really didn't like it any better than I did when it was showroom stock, but that's just me.

[ozmdd]

Not a fan of the eclispe, but its absurd to knock someone for switching to a different vehicle. Is someone really cooler or your friend just because you drive the same car?? Silly.
On the other hand, I'm a little skeptical of some of these 0-60 times quoted here. I don;t see a regular Mustang GT doing Ferrari 0-60 times (4.3 sec??) Still, HP is fun.

As someone who just switched from Yaris to MX5, i can relate. Still, I hope YW people are here for the love of cars, not just A car.

[tomato]

Still, I hope YW people are here for the love of cars, not just A car.

Well said.

[bkrownd]

Originally Posted by ozmdd

Still, I hope YW people are here for the love of cars, not just A car.

I'm here for the love of high MPG, low MSRP, tight turning radius and old-fashioned manual windows and locks. ;)

[ozmdd]

Just checked: M/T clocks the 2010 GT at 4.9 sec on the 0-60. Fast as hell, but a world away from 4.3 sec.

For the Eclipse: "With automatic transmission, 4-cylinder models are acceptable around town, but lack highway passing punch. A test hatchback did 9.2 sec 0-60 mph. ... A test GT hatchback automatic did 6.5 sec 0-60. Convertibles are slightly slower due to some 200-lb additional weight."
Again, fast, but the 4-cyl is no quicker than a IHE Yaris MT. Butt dyno's are rarely very reliable.

[ozmdd]

The 2010 Eclipse is competitively priced for its class, but it lacks the power and performance offered by its rivals. The Eclipse also falls short on cargo space and passenger room compared to other affordable sports cars. Fuel economy on the new model is respectable, with the Eclipse achieving a city/highway rating of 20/28 mpg.

New car guide sites list the 2009 Eclipse’s Intellichoice 5 year cost of ownership as $35,934, which is poor for an affordable sports car. Reliability is also a major concern with the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse. The 2010 Eclipse received a score of just 4.0 out of 10 on the J.D. Power Quality Ratings for predicted reliability. On the bright side, Mitsubishi offers incredible warranty protection. The 2010 Eclipse comes with a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty, a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, and five years of roadside assistance.

Conclusion: Is the 2010 Eclipse a Smart Buy?

Usually, driving a head-turning sports car comes at a cost. You have to deal with the rough ride, the poor fuel economy, and lethal acceleration. But with the 2010 Mitsubishi Eclipse, you get all the trappings of a sassy sports car without the faults. The Eclipse isn’t a performance car by any means, offering mediocre acceleration and questionable braking. On the other hand, the Eclipse looks terrific and provides as many upscale amenities as most luxury cars. Add a comfortable ride and amazing warranty protection to that list of qualities, and you’ve got a solid form of transportation that no one will ever know is not really a sports car.
lol

[Bluevitz-rs]

I personally LOVE the new Genesis Coupe and would have gone for that over the Eclipse. But that's just me.

[ozmdd]

Originally Posted by Bluevitz-rs

I personally LOVE the new Genesis Coupe and would have gone for that over the Eclipse. But that's just me.

Agreed. That thing is a mustang-killer, at least on the autox course. Gonna be dominant in G-stock this year.

[Eli Lilly]

My last car was a black 2003 Eclipse. Worst car I've ever owned, I'll never buy another. If you looked at it when I sold it in 2009 you'd swear it was 20 years old.

-E

[ozmdd]

man this thread got borrrring in a hurry...