3G Eclipse questions, any opinion? Options

[90GSX]

Well next year im gonna try to get me a brand new eclipse. Im deciding between that or a stealth/3000gt and i may just get it for the warranty. Anyone out there have a 3G eclipse that would give me any feedback on what they are like? Are the GTS models very quick factory? Mods= void warranty, so it will be lightly modded if at all. Handling any good, i love the handling of my 1G DSM's, never tried a AWD though. Newer cars i have drove feel bulky in cornering and dont offer the secure feeling that my 1G dsms seem to give me, so im not sure if the 3G is one of them. I will of course test drive it first, but trying to decide if I want an eclipse or get an older stealth. One more thing, the sporttronic vs manual tranny, i would think the manual would be better, not sure how good the sport tronic trannys are. Thanks!

[natedogg]

I don't think there are many if any 3G owners on here. You may want to try the following link for info on 3Gs.

http://www.eclipseforums.org/

[JBone]

What about a 2G AWD? (I wish there was an icon for Homer drooling right now?)

[90GSX]

I have thought about a 97-99 GSX, not sure what kinda problems they are known for, ex. crankwalk? Well im gonna be stationed on an army base so whatever i decide to get, it wont be a daily driver. But it will be making quite a few trips home, so it would be a travel car, but i want something that i can "play" with also . 3s cars, people tend to keep the miles down on them, and a 3G if something happens to that, then its the dealers problem to fix, not mine. GSX's are abused and the warrentys are gonna be up on them before to long. I do prefer the look of a 2G over a 3G Eclipse, they just kinda ruined it taking the hump out of the hood, thats kinda what set the eclipse off from other cars. I will check the link out nate, thanks for the info guys.

[katie]

I had a gst spyder (auto) at one time.....traded it in for my durango.....I always regret it when thw wearher gets nice.

[Mike]

Here is the deal! If you want a warrenty, the 3g would be for you. I have a 02 stratus R/T (Same engine and aftermarket parts). Its a great daily driver that is kind of sporty. You can buy CAI, Down Pipes, Headers, and much more. I like the look of the 3g eclipes and the overall power is not bad.

But the down side. These things are boats! if you get the fully loaded model you better get a stick! I got the auto-stick and it is not worth a damn. Here are some clubs and places to buy aftermarket parts for the 3g:

Norcal

dreamspeed2.com

www.eclipseforums.org

[awd4kicks]

LOS on our list runs a black 3G in autocross and he runs pretty damn good. It wouldn't be my first choice, but I drove one when they first came out and I don't think it would make a bad daily driver.

Marcus

[Mike]

if you looking for real quick, then look for a real good job! it will cost more money as everything is new and sad thing is people are paying for it!

[90GSX]

I enlisted in the army, so i wont actually be able to get one till prob this time next year (when i will finally be stationed). I was going over my pay and swinging the cost of a brand new car shouldnt be a problem. Plus im supposed to get cheap insurance for being in the army. So the car actually wont be a daily driver, mostly a weekend driver since i wont really need a car during the week. Im not looking for something to race, im looking basically for something that would be reliable, quick if i wanted to play around with it, and a definate chick magnet I got a year to think about it, figured i may as well start thinking now. Well anyways thank you all so much for you imput, i really do appreciate it.

[scorp28]

I enlisted in the army,

Im not looking for something to race, im looking basically for something that would be reliable, quick if i wanted to play around with it, and a definate chick magnet  :

Congrats and thank you for your service to our country. What is your M.O.S. and where is your basic training and A.I.T.?

As far as the car goes, for my money it would be the 2G AWD. If your not going to mod it that much you won't need to worry that much about crankwalk, plus the AWD will get you off the line quicker. IMHO the 2G looks alot nicer than the 3G too. But then again, I'm not a "chick".

[90GSX]

Well my mos is 96B, intelligence analyst. Now i must kill you all for telling you LOL my basic is at ft leanord wood, MO then i go to Ft. Hauchuca Arizona for AIT. I wont know my station till after basic. Yeah im still pondering a 2G or 3G, i got a year to decide. I do like the looks better of a 2G for sure, but a brand new car would last me a long time before i have to fix anything.

[scorp28]

Military intelligence. Thats an oxymoron if I ever heard one just kidding, good choice.

Ft. Leonard Wood----Ah, little Korea. I have fond memories of that place. I hope you like to sweat At least you won't be there when it starts to get colder because it doesn't start to get colder, it just gets cold. Like going to sleep in a tent at night when it is around 75 then waking up to 40 and rain and having no cold weather clothes. Damn that sucked

[90GSX]

Im sure its not gonna be fun. But its 9 weeks, then it will get much better. Im looking forward to the physical tests, push myself to see what i can do. Then i can lay back and dream of my new car and realize its all worth it. I go sept 5 is when my basic starts, so im betting it will get a bit nippy out before to long. Oh well. I need a challenge. Im ready to finally get something close to what i want as a career, FBI or CIA when i get done with my 4 years.

[scorp28]

I hope you like to sweat

I take that back. I hope you like the cold. The bitter, bitter cold. Have fun

[eclipse1991]

Well next year im gonna try to get me a brand new eclipse. Im deciding between that or a stealth/3000gt and i may just get it for the warranty. Anyone out there have a 3G eclipse that would give me any feedback on what they are like? Are the GTS models very quick factory? Mods= void warranty, so it will be lightly modded if at all. Handling any good, i love the handling of my 1G DSM's, never tried a AWD though. Newer cars i have drove feel bulky in cornering and dont offer the secure feeling that my 1G dsms seem to give me, so im not sure if the 3G is one of them. I will of course test drive it first, but trying to decide if I want an eclipse or get an older stealth. One more thing, the sporttronic vs manual tranny, i would think the manual would be better, not sure how good the sport tronic trannys are. Thanks!

I sold 3G Eclipses when they first came out. The V6 is very torquey but it is no Turbo!!! The 3000GT would be the better buy in my opinion. You can get the early ones very cheap. Look for VR4 and All-Wheel Steering.