What was the last year of V6 with Manaul transmission? - Club4G Forum : Mitsubishi Eclipse 4G Forums - 2006-2012 Eclipse Authority

delta · August 2nd, 2011, 02:24 PM

I have a 3G (2002 GT) now with 38.5k miles on it and I was looking at getting a newer one, but of course the newest models only have sportronic transmission for the V6.

I know that some of the 4Gs had a 6-speed manual transmission, but the 2011/2012 models do not, was 2010 the last year with 6 speed manual?

haladafs · August 2nd, 2011, 02:59 PM

i know for sure 2008 has the 6 speed, they might have made them in 2009 for a little bit too, but i'm almost for sure 2010 didn't offer it, but they might have

TrainerZak · August 2nd, 2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by delta

I have a 3G (2002 GT) now with 38.5k miles on it and I was looking at getting a newer one, but of course the newest models only have sportronic transmission for the V6.

I know that some of the 4Gs had a 6-speed manual transmission, but the 2011/2012 models do not, was 2010 the last year with 6 speed manual?

Pretty sure 2010 models are the last year. Then they went homo.

MFTK · August 2nd, 2011, 04:11 PM

08 was last year in ny.. 09 and up are all sports

pat_08GT_Spyder · August 2nd, 2011, 04:11 PM

i think so...
that sucks ass big time, doesnt it?

delta · August 2nd, 2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by pat_08GT_Spyder

i think so...
that sucks ass big time, doesnt it?

It does indeed - as much as 2012 being the last model year and the 2012 GT SE models being limited to sportronic.

pat_08GT_Spyder · August 2nd, 2011, 04:33 PM

usually when a manufacturer discontinues a car like the Eclipse, they go out with a "bang", like AWD 6-spd turbosupercharger nitrous bored-out V6, not freakin' no more manual BS !!!

anyway, i'm kind of glad that this is the last Eclipse, otherwise i would have been tempted to get a 5G, haha !!

delta · August 2nd, 2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by pat_08GT_Spyder

usually when a manufacturer discontinues a car like the Eclipse, they go out with a "bang", like AWD 6-spd turbosupercharger nitrous bored-out V6, not freakin' no more manual BS !!!

anyway, i'm kind of glad that this is the last Eclipse, otherwise i would have been tempted to get a 5G, haha !!

Not I. I love the legroom compared to the RX8 and similar cars.

Now it's time to find a low mileage 2009 with 6 speed.... I have a hard time trying to justify spending lots of money for something that has double the mileage I've got.

jarhead0321usmc · August 2nd, 2011, 04:37 PM

5G would have been green lol

TrainerZak · August 2nd, 2011, 05:49 PM

I have to correct myself from earlier. Just checked out manheim here at the dealership and it's definitely 09'

synthetic · August 3rd, 2011, 10:13 AM

i drive a 2011 GT & its a 6spd manual. but i keep seeing articles saying the north american versions of 2011+ are sporttronic only....
very weird!

NitroGlisson · August 3rd, 2011, 10:35 AM

Dibs on Brandon's car if he sells

synthetic · August 3rd, 2011, 10:39 AM

hahaha if i ever decide to sell it, i'll PM you before i post it up!
eclipse = epicness
i wish they didnt discontinue, but i'm glad i was able to buy a new one before they cut the 6spd MT from their lineup!!

TrainerZak · August 3rd, 2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by synthetic

i drive a 2011 GT & its a 6spd manual. but i keep seeing articles saying the north american versions of 2011+ are sporttronic only....
very weird!

Thank's for allowing me to learn something else new today. It looks like in Canada all gt-p's come standard with the 6-speed. It may be the same in the middle east too. I know they sell them in Saudi Arabia, UAE, I think maybe Kuwait, and China. Wonder why Mitsubishi went to sportronic starting in 10' in the US, but kept the 6-speed up there. Either they are very confused or on drugs....or both.

synthetic · August 3rd, 2011, 03:58 PM

zak i wouldnt go that far, all they advertise in canada now (after i bought my eclipse last summer) that they are only in sporttronic shifting now... so lame!!
i'm glad i was able to get the 6spd before they discontinued a manual transmission... automatic shmautomatic... those arent fun at all

plus i've driven a manual for so long now, when i drive automatic i almost cause rearenders because i have the habit of reaching for a clutch and tapping the break pedal thats excessively wide in autos.... so bad!!

joeyb · August 3rd, 2011, 11:41 PM

nothing like the control of the MT....it's just an indescribable feeling to feel the gear lock-in right in the palm of your hand. with aluminum shifter base bushings, a short shifter, the M1 abrams knob, along with the stiffy and engine mount upgrades on the motor - it just feels like a dragster. like it's connected with metal shafts under there instead of dinky-ass cables. and with the stage IV clutch and LSD in there, the gears 'lock-in' even more. there is almost no extra play in any direction. it's just so tight. and tight is good to me. I can't imagine my 4g w/out the manual tranny. fuck that.

jarhead0321usmc · August 4th, 2011, 12:28 AM

^i think I just got a car boner

TrainerZak · August 4th, 2011, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyb

nothing like the control of the MT....it's just an indescribable feeling to feel the gear lock-in right in the palm of your hand. with aluminum shifter base bushings, a short shifter, the M1 abrams knob, along with the stiffy and engine mount upgrades on the motor - it just feels like a dragster. like it's connected with metal shafts under there instead of dinky-ass cables. and with the stage IV clutch and LSD in there, the gears 'lock-in' even more. there is almost no extra play in any direction. it's just so tight. and tight is good to me. I can't imagine my 4g w/out the manual tranny. fuck that.

True that. How much of a difference do just the aluminum bushings, short shifter, and the m1 knob make? If those alone make it much more precise, I'll call autocityimports right now, haha.

HOMESLICE · August 4th, 2011, 12:11 PM

I have a feeling you could personally call up mitusbishi (not a dealership) and have them custom build an eclipse with any option you want, including transmission. If they have a "build your eclipse" online i'm sure there is some way to contact the plant making them and ask for a 6mt. they have the design, the specs and the parts i'm sure to do it. You may have to pay full price with no wiggle room for your custom build, so expect to pay something close to $32k for brand new optioned out v6 eclipse

joeyb · August 4th, 2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TrainerZak

True that. How much of a difference do just the aluminum bushings, short shifter, and the m1 knob make? If those alone make it much more precise, I'll call autocityimports right now, haha.

oh I think it's more then worth it. takes away all the unwanted play in the shifter - makes it really tight. you know the way when you learn to drive a manual one thing they tell you is to 'wiggle' the shifter when in neutral to make sure you are actually in neutral? well with that stuff in place you can barely wiggle it at all. it's just so solid. when Freeker (another member) came up from Dallas to have his headers put in at my house I drove his car for just a second and couldn't believe how loose the shifter seemed to me. that M1 abrams knob is one of my favorite mods that I have, just the look and feel are sweet.

pat_08GT_Spyder · August 4th, 2011, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by HOMESLICE

I have a feeling you could personally call up mitusbishi (not a dealership) and have them custom build an eclipse with any option you want, including transmission. If they have a "build your eclipse" online i'm sure there is some way to contact the plant making them and ask for a 6mt. they have the design, the specs and the parts i'm sure to do it. You may have to pay full price with no wiggle room for your custom build, so expect to pay something close to $32k for brand new optioned out v6 eclipse

i doubt a Mitsu plant will do anything custom unless you pay a lot more than that !!
these cars are not hand-built, and changing the assembly line pattern for one car must be a giant pain for them...
wouldnt hurt to try though

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delta Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 1	What was the last year of V6 with Manaul transmission? I have a 3G (2002 GT) now with 38.5k miles on it and I was looking at getting a newer one, but of course the newest models only have sportronic transmission for the V6. I know that some of the 4Gs had a 6-speed manual transmission, but the 2011/2012 models do not, was 2010 the last year with 6 speed manual? Last edited by delta; August 2nd, 2011 at 02:36 PM.

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haladafs Senior Member Name: Shane Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: IL Vehicle: 2008/Eclipse/Gs Posts: 2,263 Rep Power: 6	i know for sure 2008 has the 6 speed, they might have made them in 2009 for a little bit too, but i'm almost for sure 2010 didn't offer it, but they might have __________________ Magnaflow Catback Exhaust & Fujita F5 CAI

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joeyb Hard Core 4ger Name: Joe Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, OK Vehicle: 08 Eclipse GT - SC Posts: 9,334 Rep Power: 14	nothing like the control of the MT....it's just an indescribable feeling to feel the gear lock-in right in the palm of your hand. with aluminum shifter base bushings, a short shifter, the M1 abrams knob, along with the stiffy and engine mount upgrades on the motor - it just feels like a dragster. like it's connected with metal shafts under there instead of dinky-ass cables. and with the stage IV clutch and LSD in there, the gears 'lock-in' even more. there is almost no extra play in any direction. it's just so tight. and tight is good to me. I can't imagine my 4g w/out the manual tranny. fuck that. __________________ "Has blower and many modifications." ~347 WHP / ~309 WTQ / ~6 lbs Boost

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What was the last year of V6 with Manaul transmission?

August 2nd, 2011, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
MFTK Got Stance??? i dont :( Name: Dann Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: LongIsland NY Vehicle: 2009 Eclipse GT Posts: 1,464 Rep Power: 3	08 was last year in ny.. 09 and up are all sports

August 2nd, 2011, 04:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
pat_08GT_Spyder dirty frenchie Name: Pat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Vehicle: 08 GT Spyder 6MT Posts: 5,421 Rep Power: 9	i think so... that sucks ass big time, doesnt it?

August 2nd, 2011, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
pat_08GT_Spyder dirty frenchie Name: Pat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Edmonton, AB Vehicle: 08 GT Spyder 6MT Posts: 5,421 Rep Power: 9	usually when a manufacturer discontinues a car like the Eclipse, they go out with a "bang", like AWD 6-spd turbosupercharger nitrous bored-out V6, not freakin' no more manual BS !!! anyway, i'm kind of glad that this is the last Eclipse, otherwise i would have been tempted to get a 5G, haha !!

August 2nd, 2011, 04:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
jarhead0321usmc Celer, Silens, Mortalis Name: Rob Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 GT Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 3	5G would have been green lol

August 2nd, 2011, 05:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
TrainerZak Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse Gt Posts: 150 Rep Power: 2	I have to correct myself from earlier. Just checked out manheim here at the dealership and it's definitely 09'

August 3rd, 2011, 10:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
synthetic Senior Member Name: Brandon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2011/GT/6MT Posts: 397 Rep Power: 2	i drive a 2011 GT & its a 6spd manual. but i keep seeing articles saying the north american versions of 2011+ are sporttronic only.... very weird!

August 3rd, 2011, 10:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
synthetic Senior Member Name: Brandon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2011/GT/6MT Posts: 397 Rep Power: 2	hahaha if i ever decide to sell it, i'll PM you before i post it up! eclipse = epicness i wish they didnt discontinue, but i'm glad i was able to buy a new one before they cut the 6spd MT from their lineup!!

August 3rd, 2011, 03:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
synthetic Senior Member Name: Brandon Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2011/GT/6MT Posts: 397 Rep Power: 2	zak i wouldnt go that far, all they advertise in canada now (after i bought my eclipse last summer) that they are only in sporttronic shifting now... so lame!! i'm glad i was able to get the 6spd before they discontinued a manual transmission... automatic shmautomatic... those arent fun at all plus i've driven a manual for so long now, when i drive automatic i almost cause rearenders because i have the habit of reaching for a clutch and tapping the break pedal thats excessively wide in autos.... so bad!!

August 4th, 2011, 12:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
jarhead0321usmc Celer, Silens, Mortalis Name: Rob Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2006 GT Posts: 1,041 Rep Power: 3	^i think I just got a car boner

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August 4th, 2011, 12:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
HOMESLICE The "Touring" Eclipse Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: VA Vehicle: 08 Eclipse SE Posts: 871 Rep Power: 2	I have a feeling you could personally call up mitusbishi (not a dealership) and have them custom build an eclipse with any option you want, including transmission. If they have a "build your eclipse" online i'm sure there is some way to contact the plant making them and ask for a 6mt. they have the design, the specs and the parts i'm sure to do it. You may have to pay full price with no wiggle room for your custom build, so expect to pay something close to $32k for brand new optioned out v6 eclipse