# Nissan 350Z or Mitsubishi Eclipse **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [April 10, 2012, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861 "2012-04-10T18:21:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JTS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/13edae/32.png) [@JTS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JTS)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 6:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861/1 "2012-04-10T18:21:59Z")
I am thinking of buying a car but can’t decide between a 2003 Nissan 350Z with 87000 miles on it, or a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse with 57000 miles on it. It will be a commuter car for me. I don’t know a lot about Mitsubishis. Any thoughts? ---
**Author:** ![UncleTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/e9a140/32.png) [@UncleTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/UncleTurbo)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861/2 "2012-04-10T18:27:52Z")
The 350Z is a much better car. It will hold up longer and need less repairs than the Eclipse. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861/3 "2012-04-10T18:33:35Z")
I’d also go with the Z, if it’s in good shape, you need to have it inspected. And if you fit, it’s too tight for me. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 9:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861/4 "2012-04-10T21:20:10Z")
I’d go with the Z as well. But I know not your likes, needs, or budget. As a commuter, you need to consider mileage and insurance costs before making a decision. Whichever you choose, get it checked out thoroughly. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861/5 "2012-04-10T21:25:24Z")
Yep, those 3.5 - 3.7 l Nissan V6s do use the gas… ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2012, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861/6 "2012-04-10T21:40:41Z")
Yeah, they definitely ain’t econoboxes, but I love 'em! ---
**Author:** ![raj](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c0e974/32.png) [@raj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raj)\ **Post date:** [April 11, 2012, 12:40am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861/7 "2012-04-11T00:40:49Z")
Z. No contest. It has a superior engine by a long shot and a pleasure to drive. The only thing the Eclipse may have is a more comfortable ride. ---
**Author:** ![bscar2](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar2/32/2468_2.png) [@bscar2](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar2)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861/8 "2012-04-12T00:25:01Z")
Does the 350Z have any aftermaret equipment on it like a tuner chip or different suspension mods? Aftermarket turbo/super charger? If so, run away from it. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2012, 12:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-350z-or-mitsubishi-eclipse/71861/9 "2012-04-12T00:37:41Z")
The Z can fly by the Eclipe on the highway. The Eclipse can fly by the Z at the gas station. The Z is a much better car, but it’s also much more expensive to support.