So, my mom's looking for a new car, i told her to get an s2k, but she wants something a little more practical. I went back to the same dealership I bought my evo from a year ago, they gave that to me for invoice, so i wanted to see what theyd do on a new eclipse. I test drove a fully loaded dark grey eclipse gt v6 with the 6 speed manual. The transmission is smooth as butter, but not as precise as our on the s2k (well thats a surprise jk). The engine is fantastic, its nice to be able to take off in fourth gear at less than 3k rpm. the interior is very comfy, and looks great. I think for her it'd be a good car, but i wouldnt ever trade the s in for it. This is the deal they offered me: the car is 27k with all options. they are offering me the car for invoice of 1800 off the price, plus they are going to give me the $100 rebate on top of that, and $500 owner loyalty. i think its a steal, nice car! way better than the 3g gts i had

 

doesn't it get like 7 or 8 mpg?

edit: the above was not a serious comment.

i had a first generation 5spd eclipse...i liked it when i had it. it was my car through out high school and college. don't think i'd get a new one though.

 

Gee for a minute I thought this thread was going to be about you wanting your time spent looking at it back in life.

 

C&D got 15mpg.

 

which flavor was it?

 

wow, you guys hate this car!! haha, really its not bad once you drive one!!

 

Car has mad torque steer madness just like my 6th gen maxima. Doesnt make for good handling

 

edit: double post deleted.

 

She should get a.....


see below.

 

...true... the torque steer is real bad, id rather have a z than the eclipse myself, but she likes the eclipse for some reason, i just drove it and did some negotiating, its a nice car for the $, i think, 15 mpg!!!? whoah!!