Monte Carlo OR Eclipse?
Alright, I'm planning on buying a used car this weekend. I have narrowed it down to two main considerations:
2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder
They both cost about the same so the price doesn't really matter, and they both have the same number of miles, 100k.
MONTE CARLO:
….It has a salvage title. The guy who is selling it (not from dealer) owns a Auto Repair shop and he has now fixed it back to new condition. (Im only going by his word, i've yet to see it). This is his exact statement:
This car is in excellent overall condition. Silver exterior with black leather interior. Fully loaded. Power seats. Rear spoiler. CD. Automatic. 100K miles. Smogged. Registered. Ice cold A/C. Tires are in great shape. Tinted windows. Power sunroof. Will take best offer. This car does have a salvage/rebuilt title due to a fender bender in the right front. It was repaired beautifully by a professional body shop. Suspension parts were replaced by A-1 Auto Repair, and it got a brand new rim. The alignment came out perfect. It has had all factory quality repairs and it runs, drives, and functions like new. All of the damage has been completely repaired. Smog, brake, and lamp inspections are done and registered with DMV
The car looks great. Here are a few pictures:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/HDANNYH/DSCN3966.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/HDANNYH/DSCN3963.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/HDANNYH/DSCN3960.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/HDANNYH/DSCN3967.jpg
MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
…..I dont know that much about this car. I've only seen it on the Used Dealer's website. It's a Convertible (which i would rather it not be, but its not something i'd consider as a noticeable con)
Air Conditioning,Alloy Wheels,AM/FM Stereo,Cruise Control,Dual Front Air Bags,Multi Compact Disc,Power Door Locks,Power Steering,Power Windows,Rear Spoiler,Tilt Wheel
Here are some pics:
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/HDANNYH/6874_4918b.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/HDANNYH/6874_4918a.jpg
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l101/HDANNYH/6874_4918c.jpg
I would just like to know which one you would pick and why.
Can a salvage title be trusted? Does insurance cost a lot more for one? Is one of the models not trustworthy after 100k miles?
Thanks.
hmmm……
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Comments on Monte Carlo OR Eclipse?
2:08 am
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In my opinion, I'd go with the Monte Carlo. Buy American and support the economy. Anyways, the Eclipse is older, more prone to problems. Either way, enjoy the new car. And if the Monte Carlo has the 3.8L engine, it's strong and long lasting.
7:00 pm
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Im saying the eclipse wins by default. Dont ever buy a salvaged title. Its not a good idea. How do you know its been repaired properly? They might of only repaired the things to make it road legal. Salvage title is out of the question. Get the eclipse.
12:47 pm
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A little fender binder isn't cause for a car to have a salvage title. Most salvage titles are for cars that have been completely destroyed and rebuilt.
Salvage title aside, I would never buy an import, but that's just me, there are good imports, but I like my American cars. I even personally own a 2004 Monte Carlo SS, and I must say, it is one of the best cars I have ever had, and is my favorite of the cars that I have owned.