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[T-uNiT]

Hey everyone.

Seems like a really great and intelligent community around here so I'm glad to be a part of it! Anyways, I am looking to buy a 2G Eclipse. I was wondering what everyones recommendations were. Now I am sure there are a lot, and some things are just personal prefrence, but I would like to hear everyones input that wants to put it in. I haven't done a whole lot of research on Eclipses yet, so bare with me and let me know anything that you think I should.

First, GS GST or GSX? Obviously the GS's are cheaper without the turbo and what not but would it be better to just get it and install a aftermarker turbo?

Speaking of turbo, recommendations on that also. I'm pretty much looking for top of the line, whatevers going to give me the most +hp.

Any other 'first upgrades' to make to the car (once I find 'the one') please let me know!

Thanks in advance everyone for helping me out.

-Tanner

 

[MyBeatGSX]

^I'm with him now. Insurance will be absolutely obsence, if they don't just laugh you right off the phone. And yes, things will break and repair bills are high. The cost of ownership for these's car is not small change, including the poor gas mileage of the higher powered cars.

I burn through a $35 tank of premium gas once a week and work 2 miles from my house and do very little other driving. I've spent over $2,000 on repairs in the last 2 months, and over $4,000 in the 9 months I've owned it. In addition to the $3,000+ in modifications. This is not a cheap party, fun, but not cheap by any means.

And also as was said. Living is a good thing, you probably want to keep doing it. Make sure you're mature and responsible enough to handle and be safe in a very fast car. Its not only your life at stake, but your friend's, g/f's, and those on the road around you. That street racing comment worries me. I know for a fact if I had this car when I was 16 I would be dead right now, its not something to be taken lightly.