celica vs. eclipse

[a-ngel7]

Hey there,
Can you guys help me out: Ive recently been looking at a 2000 Celica GTS and a 2000 Eclipse GT. I don't know which one I like better, and I don't know which would be the best car. I need someone elses opinion.

[statick]

celica all the way man ...

IMO looks better...waaaaay better
better on gas
more reliable


wut kinda stuff u lookin for in a car ?

[civic_rida]

buy mine ahah

[awd]

2000 Eclipse GT
Engine: V6
Displacement: 2972 cc
Horsepower: 200 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 200 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
Redline: 6200 rpm
Performance
0-60 mph: 6.9 sec
0-¼: 15.3 sec @ 91.3 mph

2000 Celica GT-S
Engine : 4 banger
Displacement : 1796 cc
Horsepower : 180hp @ 7600 rpm
Torque : 130 lb-ft @ 6800 rpm
Redline : 7800 rpm
0-60 mph : 7.2 sec
0-¼ mile : 15.4 sec @ 91.6 mph

[CryoCarnage]

A lot of ppl are like whoa, the Eclipse has 30 more hp. And therefore faster. BUt since the celica weighs 3 million times less (just an estimate), it would take the eclipse. Get the celica.

[BumpinTalon]

The new Eclipse is gay. it's a big woman car. Get the Celica if you want a sports car.

[QuasarCav]

Celica: High revving 4cyl and a lot less weight.

Eclipse: More of a touring car, heavy, dont have to rev to get power.

What are you looking for?

[awd]

If I had 15-20K to spend I wouldn't be buying either of them.

[statick]

^ that much money for a "sports car" i'd get an impreza or a audi A4 and make it fast

[heavyD]

Originally posted by statick
^ that much money for a "sports car" i'd get an impreza or a audi A4 and make it fast

Show me a decent WRX for $15 - $20K CDN. Regular Impreza is ASS slow & ugly.

[awd]

Originally posted by heavyD


Show me a decent WRX for $15 - $20K CDN. Regular Impreza is ASS slow & ugly.

I would take a 2000 Impreza 2.5RS over either one of these any day -- for 15K.

[statick]

Originally posted by heavyD


Show me a decent WRX for $15 - $20K CDN. Regular Impreza is ASS slow & ugly.

i was referring to impreza 2.5 rs...i like those.

[crazydave]

i would take the celica over the eclipse. i like the looks of celicas

[badseed]

Between the two, I'd take the Celica. I like the styling way better, better on gas, more reliable. I personally don't like anything about the Eclipse except for 200lb/ft torque.

Eclipse doors =

[awd]

Originally posted by badseed
Between the two, I'd take the Celica. I like the styling way better, better on gas, more reliable. I personally don't like anything about the Eclipse except for 200lb/ft torque.

Eclipse doors =

Agreed, the 2000+ eclipses are fugly but I really like the '98s

[heavyD]

Originally posted by awd


I would take a 2000 Impreza 2.5RS over either one of these any day -- for 15K.

Why? Because you love Subarus? You can't tell me that an Impreza 2.5RS does anything better than a Celica besides traction. The 2.5RS's are slower than most Civics, have average handling at best and don't look near as nice as the Celica. Subaru reliability isn't even close to Toyota's.

[awd]

Originally posted by heavyD
Why? Because you love Subarus?

Well yea, why else would I spend over 30K on a vehicle I didn't like?

Originally posted by heavyD
You can't tell me that an Impreza 2.5RS does anything better than a Celica besides traction.

Thats enough for me -- good traction is a fairly important trait to me. All wheel drive vs. Front wheel drive? hah.

Originally posted by heavyD
[B]The 2.5RS's are slower than most Civics,

Thats BS, the only civic faster than a RS is an SIR -- and it is comparable in price -- nice blanket statement.

Originally posted by heavyD
have average handling at best and don't look near as nice as the Celica.

Looks are subjective -- IMO, the Celica looks feminine, a "woman's" car -- and hey, if thats what you like, thats your choice.

Originally posted by heavyD
Subaru reliability isn't even close to Toyota's.

Hell of alot more reliable than a Mitsubishi.

[heavyD]

Originally posted by awd


Well yea, why else would I spend over 30K on a vehicle I didn't like?



Thats enough for me -- good traction is a fairly important trait to me. All wheel drive vs. Front wheel drive? hah.



Thats BS, the only civic faster than a RS is an SIR -- and it is comparable in price -- nice blanket statement.



Looks are subjective -- IMO, the Celica looks feminine, a "woman's" car -- and hey, if thats what you like, thats your choice.



Hell of alot more reliable than a Mitsubishi.

You didn't disprove any of my statements. Way to back yourself up.

[awd]

Originally posted by heavyD


You didn't disprove any of my statements. Way to back yourself up.

None of them were concrete -- just your vague personal opinions. I was hoping to at least hear some DSM gospel in your banter.

[SteveMo600]

I (just like everybody else) much prefer the celica. Great looking car and has a lot of potential. Great car economically.

Originally posted by civic_rida
buy mine ahah

I think you should take a look at this celica. Can't say I would've changed anything.