 I bought this car to go 70 miles each way to work in Northern NJ.  I wanted a convertible and I didnt need 350Z performance.  I wanted good gas mileage and a car that I could put gas in, change the oil periodically and otherwise forget.  I am 63 so a lot of other cars were out.  This car has been a very pleasant surprise.  I have had no problems with it and it has been fun to drive even in the worst traffic with the worst drivers on the planet.  It has decent pickup (GTS 5 Spd) and decent handling.  I bought it two years old with 20,000 miles and it came used with a better warranty than almost all US cars come with new.  The Eclipse Spyder is a great car if youre looking for a fun convertible to drive that doesnt need a lot of attention.