new 2007 spyder! convertible

azote · 01-10-2006, 12:27 AM

well guys I think I found another option that i'm keeping in mind if i can't wait in to much in the list:
the new eclipse spider 2007... not that good looking as the sky but it has automatic top

.... for the low end one hp sucks ....

eclipse 2007 spyder pictures

1994SC2 · 01-10-2006, 01:10 AM

I dunno, once again I think Mitsubishi has created what I would consider to be a "chick car" with their Eclipse and Spyder.

They never look very fierce or exciting to me. But I think its a step in the right direction to move away from the last model.

(all just IMO)

jimbo · 01-10-2006, 01:35 AM

Ugly. I'll take the manual top and the stunning looks.

If you love the looks, more power to you.

**rick112** · 01-10-2006, 08:39 AM

Looks like it has more room than the Sky but I don't like the design nearly as much. The Sky has something different.

-Tj- · 01-10-2006, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo

I'll take the manual top and the stunning looks.

Amen!

I'll admit, the Eclipse in person looks better than it does in pictures, but it's not edgy enough. The older Eclipse (about two generations ago or so) had some of that edge, and it slowly lost it as the years went by.

sky_vue · 01-10-2006, 10:11 AM

Too heavy.. imagine for a minute if they put the mitsubishi's horse power in the Sky..
260 hp - 258 tq, then you'd have a bitching good time.. wait.. their going to do that..

and the eclipse uses those horses to get a awful 7 secs to 60.

It's too heavy, too big as$ed and the distributioin of weight 61/39 blows chunks, oh wait.. and it costs more.. i'm going to cry.

They have completely hosed the car only two generations after I bought mine.

futureskyowner · 01-10-2006, 10:23 AM

Not that crazy about the eclispe either. I don't understand why they bother with the rear seats it's not like anyone can really sit back there.

I'm sticking with the SKY....it's a hot looking roadster....especially like the curvy shape and clam-shaped rear which initially caught my attention!

azote · 01-10-2006, 10:51 AM

I would stick to it too!! as long I don't have to wait for ever to get it.....

hopefully i'm going this afternoon to my local dealer in my small town to see what they have to offer....
:s

nighttripper · 02-17-2006, 07:45 PM

Seen the eclipse thought it was alright seen the Sky

oops didn't get any on you did I

SkyMan 08 · 02-17-2006, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sky_vue

awful 7 secs to 60.

that is funny I grew up in a day when a ss396 chevelle had 0-60 times in the 7 second range, now it is AWFUL LOL , you should have to drive a 4 cly car that goes 0-60 in 18-21 seconds... you would appreciate 7 seconds much more then...

Fformula88 · 02-17-2006, 08:14 PM

I like the styling of it, but a V6 Spyder is going to weigh over 3700 lbs. That is way too much weight for it to really have a fun, nimble feel. It is a nice car for a GT/cruiser or commuter car, but its not much of a serious sports car. I'd rather have a G6 convertable at that weight, just to have the hardtop!

Kinsey · 02-18-2006, 12:05 AM

I got to test drive one of the new eclipses the other day. Though it wasn't the spyder...it still sucked. Like a couple people mentioned already, the car is heavy and while driving it, it feels heavy. It will throw your head back pretty good when you get on it but other than that the car is not much fun to drive. I'm 5'9'' and it felt very cramped and close together. Even more so than my wife's 04 eclipse. Mitsubishi claimed to have lengthened and widened the car by a few inches but it really doesn't feel like they did. From what my dealer was telling me, it is in the works that Ralliart is going to get ahold on the eclipse, galant, and their truck deal. He said there are talks of them throwing a turbo in the galant and eclipse as well as throwing body kits on them. If I were to get an eclipse it would most certainly be one with a turbo. At least it would have one good thing going for it.

eldeeko · 02-18-2006, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azote

well guys I think I found another option that i'm keeping in mind if i can't wait in to much in the list:
the new eclipse spider 2007... not that good looking as the sky but it has automatic top

.... for the low end one hp sucks ....eclipse 2007 spyder pictures

Not a Sky! That rear end reminds me of a baby with a loaded diaper..Yuk!
With the top up it looks like a Chrysler Sebring..more Yuk!
I'm sure it comes with their 100,000 mile warranty (that's a plus) no Yuk!

eldeeko · 02-18-2006, 04:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkyMan 07

that is funny I grew up in a day when a ss396 chevelle had 0-60 times in the 7 second range, now it is AWFUL LOL , you should have to drive a 4 cly car that goes 0-60 in 18-21 seconds... you would appreciate 7 seconds much more then...

I got to go with you on that one...100%

Ernest · 02-18-2006, 10:59 AM

Good old American big HP, big torque, nothing beats it for brute power, brings a smile to my face for sure, 427 Shelby Cobra, Gran Sport Vette nothing sounds better our looks as good as one of those coming out of a turn onto a long straight a way, full bore of course. Ah, the memories, I dearly love them!

ERNEST

TexSon · 03-10-2006, 01:11 PM

Much bigger car with a back seat, which should reduce the insurance cost on it. I'll wait for the real thing.

Chloe · 03-10-2006, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azote

well guys I think I found another option that i'm keeping in mind if i can't wait in to much in the list:
the new eclipse spider 2007... not that good looking as the sky but it has automatic top

.... for the low end one hp sucks ....

eclipse 2007 spyder pictures

When you say automatic top do you mean like the Mercedes SLK kompressor style?

MLegere · 03-12-2006, 01:14 AM

After looking at the pic of the S

MLegere · 03-12-2006, 01:16 AM

After looking at the pic of the Syder the rear end looks alot like my Audi TT Quattro, I love the Audi but the Spyder I just dont feel it.

twopatels · 03-12-2006, 07:47 AM

i would be concerned how much longer mitsu will be around to honor the warranty, they seem to have a lot of financial trouble

MrJester · 03-12-2006, 09:43 AM

I use to own a '97 Elipse Spyder and was very happy until I started having transmision problems around 70,000 miles. I am a fan of the eclipse but the new one looks like it has a little too much "junk in the trunk." It flat out looks like it has a bubble butt.

nighttripper · 03-12-2006, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJester

I use to own a '97 Elipse Spyder and was very happy until I started having transmision problems around 70,000 miles. I am a fan of the eclipse but the new one looks like it has a little too much "junk in the trunk." It flat out looks like it has a bubble butt.

Have to admit my thoughts exactly when i saw one

chyno · 03-12-2006, 04:33 PM

what about the lotus elise ?? Anybody knows the msrp ?

01-10-2006, 12:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
azote First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana. Posts: 274 My Photos: (0)	new 2007 spyder! convertible well guys I think I found another option that i'm keeping in mind if i can't wait in to much in the list: the new eclipse spider 2007... not that good looking as the sky but it has automatic top .... for the low end one hp sucks .... eclipse 2007 spyder pictures

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nighttripper First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ingersoll On. Canada Posts: 1,149 My Photos: (1)	Seen the eclipse thought it was alright seen the Sky oops didn't get any on you did I __________________ 2.4L Midnight Blue, Premium Interior, MP3/Stereo, LSD MODS-Magnaflow 2.5" Quad Tips C/B Exhaust, Redline Rear Valance, KS Windscreen, SMS Header,PCMforless tune, Saturn Sky Floor Mats, KS M1 Wheels, Falken 452 tires........Looking to get BOOSTED

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Kinsey First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 43 My Photos: (0)	new eclipse I got to test drive one of the new eclipses the other day. Though it wasn't the spyder...it still sucked. Like a couple people mentioned already, the car is heavy and while driving it, it feels heavy. It will throw your head back pretty good when you get on it but other than that the car is not much fun to drive. I'm 5'9'' and it felt very cramped and close together. Even more so than my wife's 04 eclipse. Mitsubishi claimed to have lengthened and widened the car by a few inches but it really doesn't feel like they did. From what my dealer was telling me, it is in the works that Ralliart is going to get ahold on the eclipse, galant, and their truck deal. He said there are talks of them throwing a turbo in the galant and eclipse as well as throwing body kits on them. If I were to get an eclipse it would most certainly be one with a turbo. At least it would have one good thing going for it.

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TexSon First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 724 My Photos: (27)	Much bigger car with a back seat, which should reduce the insurance cost on it. I'll wait for the real thing. __________________ TexSon Green with Tan VIN "998" Delivered 26 April 2006

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twopatels First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 48 My Photos: (0)	mitsu i would be concerned how much longer mitsu will be around to honor the warranty, they seem to have a lot of financial trouble

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01-10-2006, 01:10 AM	#2 (permalink)
1994SC2 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington DC/Carlisle, PA Posts: 1,377 My Photos: (21)	I dunno, once again I think Mitsubishi has created what I would consider to be a "chick car" with their Eclipse and Spyder. They never look very fierce or exciting to me. But I think its a step in the right direction to move away from the last model. (all just IMO)

01-10-2006, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
jimbo First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 183 My Photos: (0)	Ugly. I'll take the manual top and the stunning looks. If you love the looks, more power to you.

01-10-2006, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
rick112 Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,182 My Photos: (0)	Looks like it has more room than the Sky but I don't like the design nearly as much. The Sky has something different.

01-10-2006, 10:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
sky_vue First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 248 My Photos: (0)	Too heavy.. imagine for a minute if they put the mitsubishi's horse power in the Sky.. 260 hp - 258 tq, then you'd have a bitching good time.. wait.. their going to do that.. and the eclipse uses those horses to get a awful 7 secs to 60. It's too heavy, too big as$ed and the distributioin of weight 61/39 blows chunks, oh wait.. and it costs more.. i'm going to cry. They have completely hosed the car only two generations after I bought mine.

01-10-2006, 10:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
futureskyowner First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gambrills, Maryland Posts: 75 My Photos: (0)	Not that crazy about the eclispe either. I don't understand why they bother with the rear seats it's not like anyone can really sit back there. I'm sticking with the SKY....it's a hot looking roadster....especially like the curvy shape and clam-shaped rear which initially caught my attention!

01-10-2006, 10:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
azote First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Louisiana. Posts: 274 My Photos: (0)	I would stick to it too!! as long I don't have to wait for ever to get it..... hopefully i'm going this afternoon to my local dealer in my small town to see what they have to offer.... :s

02-17-2006, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Fformula88 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 723 My Photos: (0)	I like the styling of it, but a V6 Spyder is going to weigh over 3700 lbs. That is way too much weight for it to really have a fun, nimble feel. It is a nice car for a GT/cruiser or commuter car, but its not much of a serious sports car. I'd rather have a G6 convertable at that weight, just to have the hardtop!

02-18-2006, 10:59 AM	#15 (permalink)
Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,274 My Photos: (10)	Good old American big HP, big torque, nothing beats it for brute power, brings a smile to my face for sure, 427 Shelby Cobra, Gran Sport Vette nothing sounds better our looks as good as one of those coming out of a turn onto a long straight a way, full bore of course. Ah, the memories, I dearly love them! ERNEST

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MLegere First 2000 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4 My Photos: (0)	After looking at the pic of the S

03-12-2006, 01:16 AM	#19 (permalink)
MLegere First 2000 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4 My Photos: (0)	After looking at the pic of the Syder the rear end looks alot like my Audi TT Quattro, I love the Audi but the Spyder I just dont feel it.

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MrJester First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chesapeake Beach, Maryland Posts: 256 My Photos: (0)	I use to own a '97 Elipse Spyder and was very happy until I started having transmision problems around 70,000 miles. I am a fan of the eclipse but the new one looks like it has a little too much "junk in the trunk." It flat out looks like it has a bubble butt.

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chyno First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: montreal,can Posts: 55 My Photos: (0)	what about the lotus elise ?? Anybody knows the msrp ?

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