After 22 Years Mitsubishi Eclipse Officially Dead

[Tornado]

Wasn't the 3000GT more a competitor to the Nissan Z?

3000GT was raced against the Skyline in some racing series in Japan, I think, under Group A regulations. They made a Jackie Chan movie about it.

 

[peter_vod69]

3000GT was raced against the Skyline in some racing series in Japan, I think, under Group A regulations. They made a Jackie Chan movie about it.

No - it never raced in Group A. It raced in Super Taikyu endurance racing, which is more production-based.



I think history will regard the 3000GT/GTO as the poor imitation of the more-successful, better-resolved GTR. Had all the same sort of systems as the GTR, but it managed to make for a numb, detached driving experience, and it was too heavy.

 

[Slash]

Yayyy. Less Japanese cars. Sorry for all of you that like them but I can't stand imports.

 

[niky]

Gee, we can't tell you hate the car.

To each their own. I quite like it. If I ever get the funds to build such a project, you can bet I wouldn't hesitate.

It's just that I think shoving an EVO drivetrain into it would be a waste... it would be fun, mind you, but it wouldn't be better than an EVO.

Now, if you were to turbocharge the V6 that's already there...

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

Or better yet, start over with entirely new motor that was designed for high boost turbocharging. Now that Evolutions 2.0 motor is no longer relevant as the WRC cars motor, they can take it to new heights since the Germans are catching up and even exceeding the performance offered by the Japanese machinery.

 

[peter_vod69]

Yayyy. Fewer Japanese cars. Sorry for all of you that like them but I can't stand imports.

Fixed. Why do you dislike Japanese cars? Is it their reliability? Build quality? Efficiency perhaps?

 

[Slash]

I don't beleive in buying anything that wasn't made here in the U.S. But that's just me.

 

[Tornado]

No - it never raced in Group A. It raced in Super Taikyu endurance racing, which is more production-based.

That looks like it.

👍

 

[RocZX]

I don't beleive in buying anything that wasn't made here in the U.S. But that's just me.

You know that there is Japanese cars that are made in the US ? Not all are made in Japan or other foreign countries.

 

[CodeRedR51]

It's just that I think shoving an EVO drivetrain into it would be a waste... it would be fun, mind you, but it wouldn't be better than an EVO.

It's not about making it better at all. It's about making it what it should have been in the first place.

Now, if you were to turbocharge the V6 that's already there...

...but then it's still FWD and still nowhere near what it used to be. (GSX model in particular)

I don't beleive in buying anything that wasn't made here in the U.S. But that's just me.

You know that there is Japanese cars that are made in the US ? Not all are made in Japan or other foreign countries.

No, he doesn't. Just like most other arrogant Americans.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

...but then it's still FWD and still nowhere near what it used to be. (GSX model in particular)

Wasn't the GSX the only AWD model? It used to be a FWD sporty compact coupe and got bloated over the years.

 

[Camaroyenko]

I don't beleive in buying anything that wasn't made here in the U.S. But that's just me.

Can't agree more.

No, he doesn't. Just like most other arrogant Americans.

Says the American.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Wasn't the GSX the only AWD model? It used to be a FWD sporty compact coupe and got bloated over the years.

My goal would be to build one similar to the Ralliart concept, except with an Evo X drivetrain and make my own 4th Gen GSX.

Why? Hell, why not? Yes the "realists" here like niky don't like the idea, but if you built and showed it off at local events, I bet you couldn't find one person who didn't think it was cool. It would be unique and different. Exactly what I like.

Can't agree more.

Says the American.

Not all Americans are arrogant, unlike yourself.

 

[Tornado]

Can't agree more.



Says the American.

Says the guy who talked up the Chevrolet Beretta, of all things.


Seriously. Just stop.

 

[Camaroyenko]

not all americans are arrogant, unlike yourself.

xD

 

[Slash]

You know that there is Japanese cars that are made in the US ? Not all are made in Japan or other foreign countries.

Wouldn't matter. I still stick to Ford, GM and Chrysler. I like their designs and performance better.

 

[CodeRedR51]

You do know some of you beloved Ford, Chrysler and Chevrolet vehicles are not made in this country, right?

 

[RocZX]

Wouldn't matter. I still stick to Ford, GM and Chrysler. I like their designs and performance better.

So it does not matter where they made as long as they have an American badge on it.

 

[a6m5]

You know that there is Japanese cars that are made in the US ? Not all are made in Japan or other foreign countries.

My Japanese car is made in the USA, while my friend's American car is made in Mexico. And this is even before where the American car manufacturers buy their parts from all over the world to put together their cars, maybe in the States, maybe not.

And the car this thread is about, as Pupik noted, it's as Japanese as a banjo.

I'm not taking sides, or trying to start a debate. Just pointing out how whacked this "Japanese car", "American car" thing is.

P.S. This Japanese guy loved Berettas back in the 80's. Yes, I hear they were piece of crap.

 

[Leonidae@MFT]

P.S. This Japanese guy loved Berettas back in the 80's. Yes, I hear they were piece of crap.

Sadly, some Berettas have survived to this day.

 

[Peter.]

Can't agree more.



Says the American.

You obviously don't realize how many things you use on a daily basis weren't made in the US. The computer/smartphone you used to type that arrogant and ignorant message, was more than likely made in China.

 

[Camaroyenko]

You obviously don't realize how many things you use on a daily basis weren't made in the US. The computer/smartphone you used to type that arrogant and ignorant message, was more than likely made in China.

Yes, I do. But 40 years ago, nothing was made in the Leadland (was China). That's why I hate any modern car by any modern manufacturer


By the way-I'm 13 and I don't have a smartphone, I have a normal cell phone which I use for calling my parents (which I have no need to since I live with them), I don't text or anything.

 

[Slash]

You do know some of you beloved Ford, Chrysler and Chevrolet vehicles are not made in this country, right?

Yup. I've got an American vehicle physically made in Canada. It was still designed here.

 

[Camaroyenko]

Yup. I've got an American vehicle physically made in Canada. It was still designed here.

👍

Same, my mom's Chevy Equinox was made in Canada, eh?

 

[YSSMAN]

By the way-I'm 13 and I don't have a smartphone, I have a normal cell phone which I use for calling my parents (which I have no need to since I live with them), I don't text or anything.

You do know some of you beloved Ford, Chrysler and Chevrolet vehicles are not made in this country, right?

Just as a point of reference, those numbers are changing much faster than I had expected. The majority of GM's best-selling vehicles (Silverado, Cruze, Sonic) are produced in the US, as are those made by Ford (F-150, Focus, Mustang). Chrysler is still producing most of their vehicles in Mexico or Canada, not much to argue with there.

The parts themselves... Well, that seems to be more negotiable.

 

[Tornado]

Yes, I do. But 40 years ago, nothing was made in the Leadland (was China). That's why I hate any modern car by any modern manufacturer

40 years ago, which is 27 years before you were born, 'Murican cars were made in 'Murica.


Perhaps coincidentally, they were also terrible as a rule rather than the exception.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yup. I've got an American vehicle physically made in Canada. It was still designed here.

So with that said, what do you think about the new NSX?

It was designed, and will be built right here in the good 'ol USA.

Same can probably be said for many other non-American cars sold in this country.

 

[BobbyBRAKEaNek]

Sadly, some Berettas have survived to this day.

And they are even worse than the bad shape they were from the beginning. I use to own one, a piece heavy garbage.

 

[88FoxBodyFan]

I don't beleive in buying anything that wasn't made here in the U.S. But that's just me.

Did you know that the Toyota Tundra has more domestic (US) content than any other mass produced vehicle? Eighty percent of the parts used are made in America and all are built in America. These are 2009 numbers.

 

[a6m5]

Did you know that the Toyota Tundra has more domestic (US) content than any other mass produced vehicle? Eighty percent of the parts used are made in America and all are built in America. These are 2009 numbers.

I think the thing that brought this issue to the public was how Toyota Sienna was more American than Ford Mustang? It was quite a few years ago.

I personally have no issues with some people preferring domestic cars. I don't think that's being arrogant. However, you also have to remember that Big 3 has been very eager to export American jobs overseas, and it doesn't stop at just assembly, or parts.

It's very competitive out there, and they all do what they feel they must do.