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fastfuriousfan · 02-13-2013, 01:57 PM

Hello. I want to acquire cars from The Fast & Furious movies. What do you guys think of this one, now on Ebay? Basically a new 2003 Eclipse Spyder with under 300 miles on the drive train that was on camera in F&F2. What, in your opinion, is a reasonable offer for something like this?

Here's the Ebay link; you may have to copy it to your browser:

Mitsubishi : Eclipse GTS in Mitsubishi | eBay Motors

Thanks

Bob

enderx475 · 02-13-2013, 02:14 PM

If I were to spend that kind of money on a tuner car, I don't think an Eclipse would ever cross my mind. Go for a Supra perhaps.

Do you mean literally the exact same cars used in the movie?

fastfuriousfan · 02-13-2013, 05:36 PM

Yes, literally the car used in the movie; I checked. One of the scenes is shown in the video link in the Ebay listing. Wondering what would be a fair opening offer, not insulting to the seller. Afraid if it's too low he won't think it's serios and won't respond.

PS. Yeah, Supra's rock. The one used in the original Fast & Furious must be worth a fortune by now.

**Mike** · 02-13-2013, 10:23 PM

The crappy eclipses. The first gens can be fast..those aren't. Even as a collector it'll never appreciate much in value.

fastfuriousfan · 02-14-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

The crappy eclipses. The first gens can be fast..those aren't. Even as a collector it'll never appreciate much in value.

Not so sure. And the car itself doesn't have to be fast. The bland 911S Steve Mcqueen drove for 2 minutes at the beginning of the 1971 movie "LeMans" sold for $7 million at Pebble Beach last year. Meanwhile F&F6 is about to be released. I will scream if some guy in China buys this car and then flips it in 5 years for $100k - when F&F11 comes out! That movie series has a world-wide fanbase that's only growing bigger.

**lautinjr** · 02-14-2013, 07:27 PM

I made them a offer on the car.

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Originally Posted by fastfuriousfan

Not so sure. And the car itself doesn't have to be fast. The bland 911S Steve Mcqueen drove for 2 minutes at the beginning of the 1971 movie "LeMans" sold for $7 million at Pebble Beach last year. Meanwhile F&F6 is about to be released. I will scream if some guy in China buys this car and then flips it in 5 years for $100k - when F&F11 comes out! That movie series has a world-wide fanbase that's only growing bigger.

That was Steve Mcqueen I don't even know this guys name and the car sucks!

I offered themm $326.00 US cash I feel that was more then fair.

KSIMP88 · 02-14-2013, 07:57 PM

I'll race it for pinks.

Mr Car Guy · 02-14-2013, 08:16 PM

Movie cars are rarely what they appear to be. They are built to "perform" as expected and be safe for the stunt driver. They are usually rough up close as the camera won't be looking that close, they have a close-up car for that. The performing car's interior is usually gutted for fire safety reasons and to make the car lighter.

If you are simply desiring to own "the" movie car and don't actually care that it isn't going to appear to be a "real" driving car then go ahead if you've got money for that. I don't really think the movie is going to be a true classic like Bullit or some of the other classic car movies.

02-13-2013, 01:57 PM	#1
fastfuriousfan New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 3 Rep: 10	Fast & Furious Eclipse Spyder - Opinion? Hello. I want to acquire cars from The Fast & Furious movies. What do you guys think of this one, now on Ebay? Basically a new 2003 Eclipse Spyder with under 300 miles on the drive train that was on camera in F&F2. What, in your opinion, is a reasonable offer for something like this? Here's the Ebay link; you may have to copy it to your browser: Mitsubishi : Eclipse GTS in Mitsubishi \| eBay Motors Thanks Bob

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enderx475 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 349 Rep: 12	If I were to spend that kind of money on a tuner car, I don't think an Eclipse would ever cross my mind. Go for a Supra perhaps. Do you mean literally the exact same cars used in the movie? __________________ Current Car: 2005 Volvo S60 R 6MT Red: Resonator Delete, Phuzzy TCV, Silicon Vac Lines Past: 2003 VW Golf, 1998 Honda Accord Last edited by enderx475; 02-13-2013 at 04:16 PM.

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Mike Community Director Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between a rock and a hard place. Posts: 6,144 Rep: 129	The crappy eclipses. The first gens can be fast..those aren't. Even as a collector it'll never appreciate much in value. __________________ Take me down to the paradise city where the grass is green, and the girls are pretty. \| Save a tree, support your local drag strip! Read the rules! \| DO NOT REPLY TO SPAM Daily Driver: 1996 Chevy Blazer LT 4x4 - 235k miles Girlfriend's Car: 2003 Oldsmobile Alero GLS 3.4L 4 door - 130k miles Bike: 1981 Yamaha XS 400 Plow Truck: 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 LT - 190k miles [6.0L, 4x4, ECSB, Eaton Rear Locker] Others: 2012 Chevy Cruze automatic, Sonic sedan manual, both 1.4 Turbo, LT trim

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KSIMP88 R for Refined. Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Dallas, OR Posts: 2,509 Rep: 36	I'll race it for pinks. __________________ My Ride: 2004 Volvo S60R -- Official Thread 300HP - 295 ft/lbs Torque - 6-speed Manual - AWD Active Chassis Suspension Mod list: CAI, Strut Conversion, HD TCV, Power Slot rotors, Hawks Brake pads Current Performance Guesstimate: 312HP - 305 ft/lbs Torque (I'll save dyno runs for stage 0-3 for a total of 4 runs) To-Do List: Entire Exhaust to 3" Oval IPD, Larger IPD Turbo, K&N Air Filter, IPD Stage III Tune, other misc

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Mr Car Guy Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada Posts: 1,467 Rep: 160	Movie cars are rarely what they appear to be. They are built to "perform" as expected and be safe for the stunt driver. They are usually rough up close as the camera won't be looking that close, they have a close-up car for that. The performing car's interior is usually gutted for fire safety reasons and to make the car lighter. If you are simply desiring to own "the" movie car and don't actually care that it isn't going to appear to be a "real" driving car then go ahead if you've got money for that. I don't really think the movie is going to be a true classic like Bullit or some of the other classic car movies. __________________ 1999 AWD Jimmy 1995 AWD Jimmy - RIP, 1989 AWD Jimmy - RIP I try to learn from other peoples mistakes that I gave advice to.

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02-13-2013, 05:36 PM	#3
fastfuriousfan New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 3 Rep: 10	Yes, literally the car used in the movie; I checked. One of the scenes is shown in the video link in the Ebay listing. Wondering what would be a fair opening offer, not insulting to the seller. Afraid if it's too low he won't think it's serios and won't respond. PS. Yeah, Supra's rock. The one used in the original Fast & Furious must be worth a fortune by now.