Just got a new 2007 Eclipse in trade for my 2003. I always said the v6 was a little weak and this new 3.8 has a ton more hp and torque. The six speed box is a nice treat too but the gearing is too close. second gear is almost totally useless unless you are trying to impress a Mustang GT. It's a good thing the car performs so well because the interior sucks. Dash design and layout is as bad as I have ever seen inan Eclipse. The backseat is there only to say there is one not to actually seat anyone back there. But wow, the power! Also rear visability is a real issue. Mitsu took away that rear wing that sat up right in your line of sight but placed the B-pillars in such a way that rear visabilty is extremely compromised. But, oh the power! One last observation...make sure you have a firm grip on the steering wheel when you put the hammer down because the torque steer is always present and wanting to make the car go where IT wants to go. But oh, the power! They also got the exhaust tone right...it is awesome sounding after 3000 rpm.
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17 years ago