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« on: July 13, 2006, 10:15:01 pm »
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2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
2007 Mistubishi Eclipse Spyder"Aggressively-styled" but "as easy to drive as an ordinary family sedan", the 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder is "a user-friendly sporty car," says Editor, Greg Wilson.  Biggest concerns? "a wide turning circle," "occasional torque-steer," and "poor rear visibility with the top up."    More...
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« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2006, 03:31:58 am »
A grand tourer.

Not the sports car the Eclipse once was.
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« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2006, 08:12:44 am »
Quote from: SIVIC on July 14, 2006, 03:31:58 am
A grand tourer.

Not the sports car the Eclipse once was.

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« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2006, 08:23:15 am »
Made for boomers on Sunday drive.
And there is nothing wrong with that
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« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2006, 08:51:51 am »
Calling this a "sports car" is a bit of a stretch to say the least. Call it what it is, namely,
a Grand Touring convertible with perhaps "sports car" pretentions. Anything front
wheel drive ain't a sports car that's for sure.
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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2006, 11:03:03 am »
Head on competition with Toyota Solara?
Neither cars interest me.
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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2006, 12:01:15 pm »
For a lot of people this car makes sense. Lots of power, good ride, great looks. Not everyone needs corner curving handling - I'm sure for most this car will feel sporty enough.
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2006, 12:15:12 pm »
Quote from: sirAQUAMAN64 on July 14, 2006, 12:01:15 pm
For a lot of people this car makes sense. Lots of power, good ride, great looks. Not everyone needs corner curving handling - I'm sure for most this car will feel sporty enough.

Great looks in a melted soap bar kind of way I guess...
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« Reply #8 on: July 14, 2006, 02:51:07 pm »
Nice styling ...

but

strut suspension, front wheel drive, sedan platform, big weight. Does have rack and pinion steering but its too little, too late. Much like a fat women in a running suit.
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« Reply #9 on: July 14, 2006, 03:52:04 pm »
Quote from: railton on July 14, 2006, 08:12:44 am
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Talon #2 ? .... how is it compare to Eagle One?
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2006, 04:23:55 pm »
This is such a tub of lard. And the TV commercials made it such a promising car. Calling any FWD sports car is misleading. Grand Tourer it is.
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« Reply #11 on: July 14, 2006, 05:13:02 pm »
Quote from: initial_D on July 14, 2006, 03:52:04 pm
Talon #2 ? .... how is it compare to Eagle One?
AWD Eagle 1 was a little more darty/edgy/louder somewhat even though AWD Eagle 2 had the bigger Turbo and other bits. I prefered #2 even though it took me a long time to warm up to its shape.
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