I bought a silver 2001 Eclise Spyder GT with the V6 and loaded, with the 5 speed this spring, put 5g in it so far. Awesome ride and looks sharper to me than most new drop tops. Hard to find his trim with stick. Its a keeper.
There were 4 generations of the Eclipse, the first two undoubtedly being the best. Rooted in rallysport with the LEGENDARY 4G63, an engine that to this day still makes V8 guys shake in their boots, they are becoming more and more sought after for their legendary tuning capabilities, the pinnacle of which is Boostin's 2nd gen GSX making well over 1000hp. It is the fastest manual car in the world and just achieved high 6's in the quarter mile this year (2022). Anyway, I only came here because I just murdered one of these 3rd gen V6's in my stock Mk7 GTI and was curious since I know almost nothing about the post DSM era Eclipse's.
I've owned a 2g, 3g and 4g and prefer the 3g. Not a common opinion but the 3g makes the same power, is lighter (2g GSX:1,460 kg (3,210 lb), 3g GTS V6 coupe: 1,385 kg (3,053 lb)), 30% stiffer chassis, and the build quality is better than even the 4g. Nowadays, they're all just old cars so its best that examples are saved and restored vs modding and destroying them. I'm hopefully buying another 3g this week. But the fastest stock is the 4g for sure, making 260hp back in 2006. To be honest the 2g looks cool but they are kind of a shitbox, windows rattle, they have door handle issues, everything creaks and and just cheap plastic.
That was like my first decent car i got did not know so much about cars but for some reason found that Car pretty Quick that only had 140hp and it was fun to drive.
Ngl i'm even happier after watching this video cuz I bought one that's way much cleaner than his and only paid 3700 US $ 87k miles mechanic is in almost perfect condition. Never thought a 20 year old car could be this clean.
No joke haha! Those seats were so small that even when sitting fully upright you could not fit in the rear seats comfortably unless you had put the top down
Lots of misinformation in this video...there were 4 generations and they were 1g 1989-1994, 2g 1995-1999, 3g 2000-2005, 4g 2006-2012. The 1g could be found under 3 names, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, and the 2g has both the Eclipse and Talon still. This SOHC 6g72 can be found in a DOHC variant in the Mitsubishi 3000gt/GTO and the Dodge Stealth.
Considering the price of all other vehicles on the market, The value per dollar figure with the eclipse convertible has a good amount of reliability and style, at some point it comes down to The buyers personal opinion.however, I believe the Toyota Solara convertible is the better of the two from the first generation.
Yes. I've modified mine. New exhaust system new exterior lights. Head gasket work. Under glow. Have all them new hell catz and cameros breaking their NecKS. Realizing mine PuRRs n growls just as hard as theirs or harder.😎
I bought a silver 2001 Eclise Spyder GT with the V6 and loaded, with the 5 speed this spring, put 5g in it so far. Awesome ride and looks sharper to me than most new drop tops. Hard to find his trim with stick. Its a keeper.
Coming from a few Audi's with V8's and all their electrical issues, I love that this car has next to none. Just drop the top and enjoy.
these look better than the newer model
There were 4 generations of the Eclipse, the first two undoubtedly being the best. Rooted in rallysport with the LEGENDARY 4G63, an engine that to this day still makes V8 guys shake in their boots, they are becoming more and more sought after for their legendary tuning capabilities, the pinnacle of which is Boostin's 2nd gen GSX making well over 1000hp. It is the fastest manual car in the world and just achieved high 6's in the quarter mile this year (2022). Anyway, I only came here because I just murdered one of these 3rd gen V6's in my stock Mk7 GTI and was curious since I know almost nothing about the post DSM era Eclipse's.
I've owned a 2g, 3g and 4g and prefer the 3g. Not a common opinion but the 3g makes the same power, is lighter (2g GSX:1,460 kg (3,210 lb), 3g GTS V6 coupe: 1,385 kg (3,053 lb)), 30% stiffer chassis, and the build quality is better than even the 4g. Nowadays, they're all just old cars so its best that examples are saved and restored vs modding and destroying them. I'm hopefully buying another 3g this week. But the fastest stock is the 4g for sure, making 260hp back in 2006. To be honest the 2g looks cool but they are kind of a shitbox, windows rattle, they have door handle issues, everything creaks and and just cheap plastic.
I’m about to go get my first car tomorrow, it’s a 2005 white gs I’m pretty excited 😁
What a feeling honestly, document your day getting your first car buddy. That’s such An amazing event I hope you enjoy getting your car!!!
This is actually the 3rd Generation Eclipse.
That was like my first decent car i got did not know so much about cars but for some reason found that Car pretty Quick that only had 140hp and it was fun to drive.
Ngl i'm even happier after watching this video cuz I bought one that's way much cleaner than his and only paid 3700 US $ 87k miles mechanic is in almost perfect condition. Never thought a 20 year old car could be this clean.
Beautiful car
Yes, exceptional lines for a car of its age. It’s always a privilege to have the opportunity to experience these cars in person.
soo much love for the daily sports car that could💪
Jacob Shaver it’s really a cool car!!!!
My 2005 spyder has volume controls and seek buttons hidden on the steering wheel.
“some small children you can throw back there” 2:02
No joke haha! Those seats were so small that even when sitting fully upright you could not fit in the rear seats comfortably unless you had put the top down
Lots of misinformation in this video...there were 4 generations and they were 1g 1989-1994, 2g 1995-1999, 3g 2000-2005, 4g 2006-2012. The 1g could be found under 3 names, Mitsubishi Eclipse, Eagle Talon, Plymouth Laser, and the 2g has both the Eclipse and Talon still. This SOHC 6g72 can be found in a DOHC variant in the Mitsubishi 3000gt/GTO and the Dodge Stealth.
Four generations, and the Eclipse you are in is the third generation. .
I hope you realizes that was the third generation not second generation.
Thinking about getting this car, Is it rear wheel drive or front?
Front wheel drive platform only for this generation of eclipse
Is it worth getting in 2021?
Considering the price of all other vehicles on the market, The value per dollar figure with the eclipse convertible has a good amount of reliability and style, at some point it comes down to The buyers personal opinion.however, I believe the Toyota Solara convertible is the better of the two from the first generation.
Yes. I've modified mine. New exhaust system new exterior lights. Head gasket work. Under glow. Have all them new hell catz and cameros breaking their NecKS. Realizing mine PuRRs n growls just as hard as theirs or harder.😎
FAST !! just needs a tuneup
tanner thuemmler I hope 👌
Lol sup tanner
Watta TREAT!!!! 😁
Cool car bro🧃🧃🧃🤩🤩🤩
Everyone is fleeing 1020 Washington who wanna Samantha
Rufus has cooties
Automatic trans. BORING: I prefer my manual model ;)
In this day and age and how rare the car is now, you take what you can find.