[2003eclipse]

well, for those of you that have read the new motor trend.
specs and over all performance went as follows they tested the
Svt Focus
Ralliart lancer
Impreza Wrx
Nissan Sentra seR

Svt focus came in first over all running the second slowest 1/4 but the braking and handiling is superb which is why it was rated first

RalliArt Lancer came in second with the fastest 1/4 and ranked high in the numbers with the test having nothing but good coments to say.

I believe it was the Wrx in third and the Sentra in 4th correct me if im wrong.

Ryan and myself drove this car at kline i was so impressed for an all motor car. the mivec is truley impressive. it has 3 stages so its not like whipping a horse like the hondas. i was accelerating under a bridge and all you can hear is motor no intake no exhaust this car has something im not used to with the 3g TORQUE in 5th gear at about 60 mph giving the car about 1/2 throttle and you'de hit the first stage in mivec and i would be around 75 in what seemed the blink of an eye. The short Throw is one of the smoothests shifts i've ever gotten to throw into gear.

granted you guys have all been driving cars that your all in love with and are more religious to your cars the the bible. but if you get a chance go take this car out for a drive, go in there with low expectations and they will be exceeded. The seats in the car are out of the Evo VII and are actually comfortable. interior has a bit of carbon fiber. and just because its not a 14 year old turboed 4g63 doesn't mean its not cool, this car definatley has its perks.