which should I buy?

islandcharly · March 31st, 2008, 02:33 PM

I am an avid Eclipse lover - basically by the sexy appearance really. I have now found 2 of them and just cannot, for the life of me, decide on which to purchase. Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated!! It will be a purchase for both my hubby and myself but I will be driving it most of the time (he has a truck).

Here are my options:

#1: 2006 GS with only 5000km (3000 miles). It is the orange colored one (love it!). Sunroof with the upgraded stereo package - no leather. Automatic with the manual shifter option. $19,999 (canadian)

#2: 2007 GT with only 4000Km (2500 miles). It is silver, leather, keyless entry, upgrade stereo and automatic. $24,000 (canadian).

Both beautiful cars but the silver one does not stand out as nice (in my opinion as the orange.
I like the orange one in color and of course in price. My husband is afraid he will regret buying the GS and not the GT, but there is a $4000 price difference. I don't mind the 4 cylinder at all but what do you all think????

tjf · March 31st, 2008, 02:53 PM

just look for an orange GT then, cant go wrong with the GT

islandcharly · March 31st, 2008, 03:01 PM

I thought of that but I'm just kind of afraid with the warmer weather coming, it is unlikely that I will find the good deals I have found with the low, low mileage.

Is the GT a better choice, in your opinion? If it is worth the $4G more, then maybe I should get the silver one. It isn't like I am against silver, just that the orange is so vibrant - to me that is.

Have you driven both and if so, is there a big difference?

Russ · March 31st, 2008, 03:04 PM

I would be all over a 4cyl.. Potentially better gas mileage, or potentially a turbo beast

islandcharly · March 31st, 2008, 03:20 PM

Thanks Russ, do you have an orange one? Your profile pic looks like that. If so, is it a GS or GT?

dwbean · March 31st, 2008, 05:14 PM

pdiddy1995 · March 31st, 2008, 08:34 PM

i agree with russ on this one. the gs will give you better gas milage as well as the color option that you want and if you want to add some power to it via a turbo or supercharger you can. the only bad thing i can say about the gs is, if you dont F/I it, even with all the other aftermarket goodies available for it, you still wont come close to a mildly modded gt's acceleration. Choose your path wisely

Lazarus · March 31st, 2008, 08:38 PM

I'd get the GT. The GS do have the potential to be a beast but the fact remains after you put all that money into it. It'll only be as fast as a stock GT.

pdiddy1995 · March 31st, 2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Lazarus

I'd get the GT. The GS do have the potential to be a beast but the fact remains after you put all that money into it. It'll only be as fast as a stock GT.

Not totally true, a turboed gs that puts out the same power as a gt has the "potential" to be faster than the gt due to weight and gearing. However, by the time you get that power out of the gs you could have just spent the money on a gt.

Mortegat · March 31st, 2008, 10:03 PM

For me i would go for the GT, you have the punch in it that the GS can only have by being modded. If your husband think he will regret it, just do a try out.

Go with the GS and the GT, you will know by then what to do. That's what i did and i can tell you that even being an automatic, the punchs there. If your not into performance, go for the GS. You'll save buck for some nice exterior modifications.

That was my opinion, take it as you please. Hope my input helped.

Panicbutton · March 31st, 2008, 10:42 PM

so i was in the toilet roomtoday hah, reading about our cars they said the gt has a stiffer suspension then the gs in auto week. I say GT thow

SkittleBug · March 31st, 2008, 10:53 PM

Omar · March 31st, 2008, 10:59 PM

does the GT have a sunroof? I get comments on the sunset pearlescent all the time, people think it's a custom paint job and I have a GS and I still beat most cars on the road. If your getting it because you like the look then for sure the GS, if you want a performance machine, you get the Lancer Evo.

charioteer · April 1st, 2008, 12:50 PM

GT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The power is great!

spyder8213 · April 1st, 2008, 01:59 PM

GS if you want something that you can mod and work on. A lot more support for that platform as of now. If you just want a nice car that is fast with little or no work, get the GT. It's all about what you want to do with it.

Panicbutton · April 1st, 2008, 02:46 PM

so it comes down to Gs for gas, but if you turbo it there goes that idea.. or just get the Gt and keep it as it is and just enjoy the car. depends if you speed or just looks really.

Darkness · April 1st, 2008, 03:53 PM

Gs Ftw

Omar · April 1st, 2008, 07:16 PM

The difference in gas miles is barely even significant. But that always has made me wonder why the Pontiac Grand Prix has a 200 hp V6 and gets the same gas mileage as my I4... But back to the point. The key less entry and leather seats and extra 95 hp vs the color and smoother drive (from my experiences). It's your choice.

j-rod · April 3rd, 2008, 12:39 PM

GT fo sho

March 31st, 2008, 02:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
islandcharly Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 1	which should I buy? I am an avid Eclipse lover - basically by the sexy appearance really. I have now found 2 of them and just cannot, for the life of me, decide on which to purchase. Any feedback would be GREATLY appreciated!! It will be a purchase for both my hubby and myself but I will be driving it most of the time (he has a truck). Here are my options: #1: 2006 GS with only 5000km (3000 miles). It is the orange colored one (love it!). Sunroof with the upgraded stereo package - no leather. Automatic with the manual shifter option. $19,999 (canadian) #2: 2007 GT with only 4000Km (2500 miles). It is silver, leather, keyless entry, upgrade stereo and automatic. $24,000 (canadian). Both beautiful cars but the silver one does not stand out as nice (in my opinion as the orange. I like the orange one in color and of course in price. My husband is afraid he will regret buying the GS and not the GT, but there is a $4000 price difference. I don't mind the 4 cylinder at all but what do you all think????

March 31st, 2008, 03:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Russ Mitsubishi Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Vehicle: Eclipse GT Posts: 2,347 Rep Power: 9	I would be all over a 4cyl.. Potentially better gas mileage, or potentially a turbo beast __________________ Russ Sanderlin Questions? Please email me at rsanderlin@tearstone.com 2006+ Factory Service Manual

March 31st, 2008, 08:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lazarus BACK 4 THE VERY 1st TIME Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA Vehicle: 08 WRX Premium Posts: 355 Rep Power: 2	I'd get the GT. The GS do have the potential to be a beast but the fact remains after you put all that money into it. It'll only be as fast as a stock GT. __________________ C.J. CAMERON Tanabe Poster Child

March 31st, 2008, 10:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mortegat Destroyer of Unbelievers Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chibougamau, Canada Vehicle: 2008 Eclipse GT-P Posts: 18 Rep Power: 1	For me i would go for the GT, you have the punch in it that the GS can only have by being modded. If your husband think he will regret it, just do a try out. Go with the GS and the GT, you will know by then what to do. That's what i did and i can tell you that even being an automatic, the punchs there. If your not into performance, go for the GS. You'll save buck for some nice exterior modifications. That was my opinion, take it as you please. Hope my input helped. __________________ You know good rulers always had good transport means. I was as great as my old ride could be. Stagnant as my power couldn't rise. I decided to get what i had to go higher. Now with the Eclipse '08 GT-P i'm about to be an Emperor MUAHAHAHA.

March 31st, 2008, 10:42 PM	#11 (permalink)
Panicbutton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Vehicle: 06/GT/6-Speed Posts: 809 Rep Power: 7	so i was in the toilet roomtoday hah, reading about our cars they said the gt has a stiffer suspension then the gs in auto week. I say GT thow __________________ 06 GT, 6-Speed 35% Carbon Stable Tint Aero Kit, Falken Ziex-912 Titanium Gray Fully Loaded

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March 31st, 2008, 02:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
tjf Its MIVEC not MYVEC silly Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 594 Rep Power: 4	just look for an orange GT then, cant go wrong with the GT

March 31st, 2008, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
islandcharly Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 1	I thought of that but I'm just kind of afraid with the warmer weather coming, it is unlikely that I will find the good deals I have found with the low, low mileage. Is the GT a better choice, in your opinion? If it is worth the $4G more, then maybe I should get the silver one. It isn't like I am against silver, just that the orange is so vibrant - to me that is. Have you driven both and if so, is there a big difference?

March 31st, 2008, 03:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
islandcharly Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 1	Thanks Russ, do you have an orange one? Your profile pic looks like that. If so, is it a GS or GT?

March 31st, 2008, 05:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
dwbean Dark Lord of the Whore Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Maryland Vehicle: 06 eclipise GT 6spd Posts: 6,604 Rep Power: 46	GT.

March 31st, 2008, 08:34 PM	#7 (permalink)
pdiddy1995 Tacos rule! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lewis, WA Vehicle: 2006/Eclipse/GT Posts: 615 Rep Power: 5	i agree with russ on this one. the gs will give you better gas milage as well as the color option that you want and if you want to add some power to it via a turbo or supercharger you can. the only bad thing i can say about the gs is, if you dont F/I it, even with all the other aftermarket goodies available for it, you still wont come close to a mildly modded gt's acceleration. Choose your path wisely

March 31st, 2008, 10:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
SkittleBug 4G SEXY EDITION Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GS Posts: 2,780 Rep Power: 29	GS __________________ '07 Still Blue Pearl GS, Import Trenz R-Spec Hood, SPARCO Hoodpins, Vision-Style Eyelids, 06 Celica Spoiler, Custom Door Graphic, Custom Slate Leather Interior, Factory Foglamps, Tinted Out-- Windows/Emblems, INJEN SRI, MAGNAFLOW Axleback Exhaust, 17" Drifz Venom- Gunmetal/ Stainless Steel Lip

March 31st, 2008, 10:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
Omar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GS Posts: 242 Rep Power: 1	does the GT have a sunroof? I get comments on the sunset pearlescent all the time, people think it's a custom paint job and I have a GS and I still beat most cars on the road. If your getting it because you like the look then for sure the GS, if you want a performance machine, you get the Lancer Evo. __________________ 06 Eclipse GS - Bosch Icons, Bosch Hindsight, Fog Lights, 35% tint on 7/8 windows. 99 Honda Cr-v stock

April 1st, 2008, 12:50 PM	#14 (permalink)
charioteer Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Commerce, MI Posts: 289 Rep Power: 3	GT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The power is great! __________________ 2009 Maizen Blue Eclipse GT http://members.aol.com/_ht_a/EClancy3/charioteer/

April 1st, 2008, 01:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
spyder8213 Senior Member Tournaments Won: 2 Join Date: Jun 2007 Vehicle: 2007 Eclipse GS Posts: 2,469 Rep Power: 40	GS if you want something that you can mod and work on. A lot more support for that platform as of now. If you just want a nice car that is fast with little or no work, get the GT. It's all about what you want to do with it. __________________ : : UNDER CONSTRUCTION: :

April 1st, 2008, 02:46 PM	#16 (permalink)
Panicbutton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Frederick, MD Vehicle: 06/GT/6-Speed Posts: 809 Rep Power: 7	so it comes down to Gs for gas, but if you turbo it there goes that idea.. or just get the Gt and keep it as it is and just enjoy the car. depends if you speed or just looks really. __________________ 06 GT, 6-Speed 35% Carbon Stable Tint Aero Kit, Falken Ziex-912 Titanium Gray Fully Loaded

April 1st, 2008, 03:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
Darkness Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Vehicle: 07 Eclipse GS Posts: 459 Rep Power: 3	Gs Ftw __________________ 07 Kalapan Black GS

April 1st, 2008, 07:16 PM	#18 (permalink)
Omar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Vehicle: 2006 Eclipse GS Posts: 242 Rep Power: 1	The difference in gas miles is barely even significant. But that always has made me wonder why the Pontiac Grand Prix has a 200 hp V6 and gets the same gas mileage as my I4... But back to the point. The key less entry and leather seats and extra 95 hp vs the color and smoother drive (from my experiences). It's your choice. __________________ 06 Eclipse GS - Bosch Icons, Bosch Hindsight, Fog Lights, 35% tint on 7/8 windows. 99 Honda Cr-v stock

April 3rd, 2008, 12:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
j-rod latech=respect Tournaments Won: 70 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Shreveport, LA Vehicle: Black Spyder GT Posts: 16,220 Rep Power: 164	GT fo sho __________________