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Why don't they bring out an AWD Eclipse? Look at the Ralliart Concept!

Because they don't need it. Mitsubishi already has an AWD turbo, and will have two of them when 08 rolls around.

This doesn't belong in OT, either.

No, it does not belong here.....moving.....

To honest, I like the idea, I had a gsx, tsi and gst, I like the 2 door coupe plus i bet it's more aero dynamic. but we all know it won't happen so keep dreaming big.

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Originally Posted by Duby (Post 4100897)

To honest, I like the idea, I had a gsx, tsi and gst, I like the 2 door coupe plus i bet it's more aero dynamic. but we all know it won't happen so keep dreaming big.

I know I just think it would be a fun car. Or they sould come out with a 2 door Evo like Simon Norris's Green one. That would be a fun car.:lol:

eh, i still cant get myself to like that bodystyle.. turbo awd or not.

I would take one over an Evo but thats just me... DSM:headbang:

Why walk the dog when you can walk the crank? heheeh

I never get tired of looking at that car. I like the ce28's w/ the mitsu centercaps.

Well, if you have been involved to Mitsubishi like I am (9 Mitsubishi powered turbo cars, 7 of them AWD) you would realize that the one to blame is the market:

Bling bling 24" rims SUVs. Mitsubishi drifted their sales to a more profitable "SUV market". The 2 door coupes (VR4, GSX) were owned by a "minority". It was back in 99 and off course it was the boom of the market, SUVs, stupid mini TV in the rear seats that no one watches, 30 stupid trays so that you can "store" your sunglasses, you lighter, your garage opener, your cell and all that crap.

So that is your answer, I am not trying to be an a$s , I am telling you what the market demand dictated back in 99. Off course.. Mitsubishi couldn't leave themselves behind in their chance to conquest their little SUV segment so they have to ditch out the VR4 and Eclipses GSXs, perhaps the nicest and best looking cars ever made by Mitsubishi along with the Starion(a marvel of the 80's)

The galants and the newer Eclipses are in all honesty a very questionable market demand. The Evo put on the table all the smack: a 4 door roomy and fast as hell, it is sporty and it handles like a $80000 car.

We must say thanks to the Evo for keeping Mitsubishi a float, it is right now the performance replacement of a VR4.

Carlos

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Mitsubishi already has an AWD turbo, and will have two of them when 08 rolls around

what do you mean by this? 2 awd turbos? the evo and the...what?

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Originally Posted by mitsu_lover625 (Post 4102203)

what do you mean by this? 2 awd turbos? the evo and the...what?

'08 Lancer Ralliart. Atleast that's the rumor.