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Blitzed95Eclips

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Ok can someone answer my question of what the difference is in the eclipse and eagle talon. i hear that the eagle is just a cheaper version of the eclipse. is this right? what about hp? someone please clear this up for me
 
OK...Honestly I must say I like the eclipse body over the TALON...but......since I drive a 1G AWD TALON I guess I gotta favor my BABY.......SHE is a #@%#@%#@%#@%#@%!!!!!!!.....but I LOVE HER and abuser HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!>>>>>................
 
I also like the body of my 98 Talon. Fortunately the owner before me must have been wanting to mod it a bit appearance-wise, because the front eagle badge is gone. About the only thing I'm not sure of the rear spoiler.. looks funky, but then, that's probably part of the appeal.

I'll also echo a statement here about the number of talons vs the number of eclipse... here in Tulsa, the Talon is DEFINATELY a minority and I do get alot of looks when I'm cruising around... of course, they could be thinking "what is that dork doing with that CRAP car" but who knows. I like it and that's all that counts :).

My vote: Talon all the way.. but DANG if the new Eclipse don't just look sweet...

w|sh
 
Originally posted by KANGA07
Basically talons are the "white trash" of the eclipse, and the laser is so lame, the "white trash" won't even let him in the trailor park. All of the parts you all talk of, such as the engine, drive line, etc. might be made by the same company but they were put together by different companies. That's why they don't sell Gucci in J.C. Penny's. It's hand crafted, Penny's is all made in sweat shops. Get the picture. You buy the name of Mitsubishi for a reason. Oh yeah, and Armani has a nicer line.

the parts rolled off the same assembly lines dipsh!t.
 
Originally posted by KANGA07
Basically talons are the "white trash" of the eclipse, and the laser is so lame, the "white trash" won't even let him in the trailor park. All of the parts you all talk of, such as the engine, drive line, etc. might be made by the same company but they were put together by different companies. That's why they don't sell Gucci in J.C. Penny's. It's hand crafted, Penny's is all made in sweat shops. Get the picture. You buy the name of Mitsubishi for a reason. Oh yeah, and Armani has a nicer line.

the parts rolled off the same assembly lines dipsh!t.
 
In a nutshell, this discussion is somewhat redundant. Who cares if you bang a blonde, a brunette, or a redhead as long as you get some. Same with DSM's. Pick the 'blonde', 'brunette', or 'redhead' (whichever you prefer), and go bang the snot out of it.
 
Actually... i hate to revive this damn thread but, there is a major difference in the cars. Doesn't matter what Company decided to put their name on it, it matters if you have a 6/4.
 
Originally posted by KANGA07
All of the parts you all talk of, such as the engine, drive line, etc. might be made by the same company but they were put together by different companies.

That, sir, is totally wrong. Every DSM made rolled off the same assembly line in Normal, IL. Doesn't matter if it was Eclipse, Talon, Laser... it was put together by the same people.


To sum it up: Your a moron.

:p
 
Originally posted by MaineDSM


That, sir, is totally wrong. Every DSM made rolled off the same assembly line in Normal, IL. Doesn't matter if it was Eclipse, Talon, Laser... it was put together by the same people.


To sum it up: Your a moron.

:p


couldn't have said it better.
 
Originally posted by KANGA07
Basically talons are the "white trash" of the eclipse, and the laser is so lame, the "white trash" won't even let him in the trailor park. All of the parts you all talk of, such as the engine, drive line, etc. might be made by the same company but they were put together by different companies. That's why they don't sell Gucci in J.C. Penny's. It's hand crafted, Penny's is all made in sweat shops. Get the picture. You buy the name of Mitsubishi for a reason. Oh yeah, and Armani has a nicer line.

i know this is a flame but, man, i have to. kanga07, you don't even have a car!! what right do you have to judge eclipses over talons over lasers? especially since you don't know anything about them, where they are made, etc.
buy a dsm (an eclipse if you prefer), learn a little, then come back.
 
I love my Laser even if it does have a modded 93 talon front bumper! I my have the bastard child of them all but she is fast and I think she is beautiful. Its all a matter of opinion. Talons, Eclipse, and Laser are the same basic platform. The engine, driveline, and basic body are the same. SO it doesn't mean your car is faster or better just because you have a Talon or Eclipse. My car runs 13.65 @ 109.3 in the quarter with no launch, no 2nd gear, 15psi with a stock 14b, blowing the lower intercooler pipe at the 1/8 mile mark when shift into fifth gear, and hasn't been tuned since I put the motor in. I have under $3000 into the car including what I paid for it. So how lame is a Laser now. Man I hate people who talk crap about the Laser.


kyle
 
All DSMs are equally lame regardless of the badging.

The only reason the Eclipse holds its value better is that it is the closest of the bunch to being an "import, y0". If you are part of the "import scene" why would you want an "Eagle" or a "Plymouth"? Of course I don't care one way or the other, I got mine because it was cheap and fast, the "import crowd" can suck on my nut. The sadest part is there was no Eclipse in Japan so the people that think they are being all "Japan cool" are driving around in a car that most Japanese people haven't seen or heard of. Having an Eclipse and being part of the "import crowd" is similar to being part of that crowd with a Neon or Focus.

Oh, and if you think DSMs are cool and trendy you make me want to vomit.
 
Originally posted by BatmanGSX
All DSMs are equally lame regardless of the badging.

The only reason the Eclipse holds its value better is that it is the closest of the bunch to being an "import, y0". If you are part of the "import scene" why would you want an "Eagle" or a "Plymouth"? Of course I don't care one way or the other, I got mine because it was cheap and fast, the "import crowd" can suck on my nut. The sadest part is there was no Eclipse in Japan so the people that think they are being all "Japan cool" are driving around in a car that most Japanese people haven't seen or heard of. Having an Eclipse and being part of the "import crowd" is similar to being part of that crowd with a Neon or Focus.

Oh, and if you think DSMs are cool and trendy you make me want to vomit.

couldn't have said it better.;)
 
Originally posted by BatmanGSX
All DSMs are equally lame regardless of the badging.

The only reason the Eclipse holds its value better is that it is the closest of the bunch to being an "import, y0". If you are part of the "import scene" why would you want an "Eagle" or a "Plymouth"? Of course I don't care one way or the other, I got mine because it was cheap and fast, the "import crowd" can suck on my nut. The sadest part is there was no Eclipse in Japan so the people that think they are being all "Japan cool" are driving around in a car that most Japanese people haven't seen or heard of. Having an Eclipse and being part of the "import crowd" is similar to being part of that crowd with a Neon or Focus.

Oh, and if you think DSMs are cool and trendy you make me want to vomit.

i am at a loss for words.
 
Originally posted by BatmanGSX
All DSMs are equally lame regardless of the badging.

The only reason the Eclipse holds its value better is that it is the closest of the bunch to being an "import, y0". If you are part of the "import scene" why would you want an "Eagle" or a "Plymouth"? Of course I don't care one way or the other, I got mine because it was cheap and fast, the "import crowd" can suck on my nut. The sadest part is there was no Eclipse in Japan so the people that think they are being all "Japan cool" are driving around in a car that most Japanese people haven't seen or heard of. Having an Eclipse and being part of the "import crowd" is similar to being part of that crowd with a Neon or Focus.

Oh, and if you think DSMs are cool and trendy you make me want to vomit.

<applause>
 
Originally posted by man_of_saturn
Ok I'am off a little 500 lbs
http://www.automotive.com/reviews/1997/Eagle/1997_Eagle_Talon.html

This one says for the Talon: Min. Curb Weight: 2767 lbs


This one says for the Eclipse: Min. Curb Weight: 2729 lbs

Originally posted by man_of_saturn

Well maybe only a couple hundred pounds, my bad!

According to your own links, the Talon is heavier than the eclipse. Now granted those the are non-turbo versions but since the drivetrain is identical, then an AWD Talon should be heavier than an Eclipse. Which is completely opposite.
 
Originally posted by man_of_saturn
Thats some crazy stuff. But talon's seem like there made of cheaper material.

wow. to me it seems like eclipses are only driven by 16 year old cheerleaders. (untrue)

who cares how it seems? the question to this topic asked for FACTUAL differences, not how it SEEMS to you.
 
Well...it goes like this:

Eclipse is NOT available in Canada!!!! So even if we want to get one, we gotta haul our Canadian a$$ down to the States and pay #@%#@%#@%#@%ing crazy exchange rates and ridiculous taxes (cause our CDN $$$ is crap rite now) to get a car up here.

I'm pretty sick of people converting their Talons to Eclipse look-a-likes!
And what's up wit those people who have a Talon rear-end and Eclipse front-end...it looks pretty sad....

If you have a Talon - BE PROUD
Don't TRY to look like an Eclipse.
 
PROPS!!!!!!!!!!!

kanga07: "white trash"????

i don't thinks so!



Originally posted by metalli-chris


i know this is a flame but, man, i have to. kanga07, you don't even have a car!! what right do you have to judge eclipses over talons over lasers? especially since you don't know anything about them, where they are made, etc.
buy a dsm (an eclipse if you prefer), learn a little, then come back.
 
Originally posted by TuRbOsPoRtTaLoN


wow. to me it seems like eclipses are only driven by 16 year old cheerleaders. (untrue)

who cares how it seems? the question to this topic asked for FACTUAL differences, not how it SEEMS to you.

Ok fact Talon seats have less cushion, and less adjustable.
FAct Talon has either sun roof or moon roof. Eclipse has both motorize.
While the Talon is manual.

And some other stuff as well thats just to name a couple.
 
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