importing mitsubishi eclipse

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 2:08 am

Ive searched everywhere and cant seem to find out why you cant import these can someone, tell me why?

Post by **smorison** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 8:15 am

I'm pretty sure they were manufactured in Japan for the American market only.

Black_FTOGPX · Post by **Black_FTOGPX** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 10:43 am

Just Asked Mitsubishi.

My contact confirmed Steveâ€™s thought that the Eclipse was an Export to the LHD markets.

Chances of finding a RHD eclipse 0

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Slither · Post by **Slither** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:40 pm

Yeah unfortunately the only way to import one is to get it changed to RHD which would end up costin way too much, which is a bummer cause id love to have one

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:43 pm

Look all you have to do is either move to Jap or US & you get all the car you want at much cheaper price.

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 6:57 pm

haha i dont want to move!!!
i want an eclipse
haha

WILL · Post by **WILL** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 7:29 pm

Wait til its 15 years old and then import it.

TimmyD · Post by **TimmyD** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 8:30 pm

WILL wrote:Wait til its 15 years old and then import it.

even after 15 years im afraid the car will still be LHD

kaveman · Post by **kaveman** » Mon Jul 12, 2004 9:50 pm

i have seen lhd jeeps around

they just need a sticker on back stating left hand drive

so why not a eclipse

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 12:59 pm

serious?!

better start saving for an eclipse spider
haha

Teania · Post by **Teania** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:05 pm

I've also seen quite a few early model mustangs floating around that are LH drive - again - they've just got a sticker on the back

Cheers
T

ruchi · Post by **ruchi** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 1:48 pm

I thought the specs of the Eclipse where lower than the FTO

FTO338 · Post by **FTO338** » Tue Jul 13, 2004 7:48 pm

From memory they got engine line up similar to FTO, but they do comes in 4WD turbo at one stage as well.

I think the line up as follow, i don't remember which is which year, so don't quote me on it. They were availible since 91-Current.

1.8L straight 4 FWD

2.0L straight 4 FWD

2.0L straight 4 turbo 4WD

2.4L Straight 4 FWD

3.0L V6 FWD

All i remember is the current version which run 3.0L V6 FWD have the same output as the FTO GPX.

jonowong · Post by **jonowong** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 5:13 pm

the 2.0L straight 4 turbo 4WD
is what i would get...
theres like a whole heap of mods for it...

tomy33 · Post by **tomy33** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 8:08 pm

i disagree jonathan wong.. i shall soon trash zey with the cressida

tomy33 · Post by **tomy33** » Sun Jul 18, 2004 8:17 pm

i disagree jonathan wong.. i shall soon trash zey with the cressida

YFT-08U · Post by **YFT-08U** » Thu Aug 26, 2004 11:55 am

There is one major problem with the Eclipse LHD to RHD conversion. The shape of the fire wall was designed only to accomodate LHD. If one was to try for a RHD conversion then you would require linkages to be made and would end up costing a hell of a lot. Therefore compliance is non existant

In the ACT and I believe other states and territories (Except WA) the vehicle must be 30 years old to have LHD registration. I have investigated all the options on trying to bring one in.

The only real option is to live over in the US or Japan for 12 months, bring in under personal import, and live in WA, you can then own an Eclipse, not requiring Conversion or Compliance.

Jc