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Vehicle 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2dr Conv Spyder GT Sportronic 1997 Mazda MX5 Miata 2dr Conv M-Edition Auto
10-way manual driver seat-inc: height/lumbar support controls Yes No
12.7 gallon fuel tank No Yes
15" 6-spoke polished alloy wheels No Yes
16.4 gallon fuel tank Yes No
17" 6-spoke aluminum wheels Yes No
1.8L DOHC MFI 16-valve 4-cyl engine No Yes
2-speed variable-intermittent windshield wipers Yes No
2-speed windshield wipers w/intermittent & 1-wipe feature No Yes
3.0L SOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine Yes No
38 amp/hr battery No Yes
3-point safety belts No Yes
3-point seatbelts for all seating positions (height-adjustable front) Yes No
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD No Yes
4-speed Sportronic automatic transmission w/adaptive shift control Yes No
4-wheel pwr disc brakes (front ventilated) Yes No
6-way manual passenger seat Yes No
70 amp alternator No Yes
Air conditioning Yes Yes
**ASTERISK (*) INDICATES EQUIPMENT WHICH IS IN ADDITION TO OR REPLACES BASE MODEL'S STANDARD EQUIPMENT** No Yes
Automatic transmission shift interlock No Yes
Auto-off halogen headlamps Yes No
Break-away rearview mirror No Yes
Chrome exhaust tip Yes No
City 19/hwy 26 (3.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) Yes No
City 22/hwy 28 (1.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) No Yes
Color-keyed bumpers Yes No
Color-keyed door handles Yes No
Color-keyed pwr soft top w/glass rear window Yes No
Color-keyed rear spoiler Yes No
Color-keyed rocker panel extensions Yes No
Cruise control Yes Yes
Dash mounted digital clock Yes No
Distributorless electronic ignition system No Yes
Door map pockets No Yes
Door sill plates w/M-Edition logo No Yes
Driver & front passenger airbags Yes No
Driver & front passenger air bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) No Yes
Driver/front passenger visor vanity mirrors Yes No
Dual 12-volt pwr outlets Yes No
Dual body-color pwr mirrors No Yes
Dual cup holders Yes No
Dual pwr outside mirrors Yes No
Energy-absorbing crumple zones No Yes
Energy-absorbing steering column & instrument panel No Yes
Engine immobilizer anti-theft system Yes No
Floor mats Yes No
Floor mats w/M-Edition logo No Yes
Front center console w/storage area Yes No
Front door map pockets Yes No
Front/rear coil springs/stabilizer bars/gas-filled shock absorbers No Yes
Front/rear stabilizer bar Yes No
Front reclining bucket seats Yes No
Front wheel drive Yes No
Full center console w/lockable storage & removable dual cupholder No Yes
Fully independent double-wishbone suspension No Yes
Head-restraint speakers No Yes
Highback bucket seats w/integral head restraints No Yes
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs Yes No
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/coil springs Yes No
Infinity audio system-inc: AM/FM stereo, CD player, 210-watt, (7) speakers Yes No
Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, digital odometer, (2) digital tripmeters Yes No
Integrated fog lamps Yes No
Leather-wrapped shift knob Yes No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel Yes Yes
Lockable glove box No Yes
Map lights w/dimming feature Yes No
Marina Green exterior paint No Yes
M-Edition gift set No Yes
M-Edition logo/badging No Yes
Nardi wood brake handle No Yes
P195/50R15 high-performance SBR tires No Yes
P215/50VR17 SBR tires Yes No
Premium sound system w/compact disc No Yes
Premium sport fabric seating surfaces Yes No
Pwr antenna Yes Yes
Pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering No Yes
Pwr-assisted ventilated front disc/solid rear disc brakes No Yes
Pwr door locks Yes No
Pwr rack & pinion steering Yes No
Pwr windows No Yes
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side auto-down, 30-second pwr reserve Yes No
Rear subframe brace rods No Yes
Rear wheel drive No Yes
Rear window defroster w/timer Yes No
Remote hood/trunk release Yes No
Remote releases-inc: fuel door, trunk No Yes
Security alarm system w/remote keyless entry Yes No
Side-impact door beams Yes Yes
Sport-tuned exhaust system w/stainless steel tubular header No Yes
Tan interior w/leather seating surfaces, M-Edition seatback embroidery No Yes
Tan vinyl top No Yes
Tilt steering wheel Yes No
Tinted solar control glass Yes No
Titanium-colored trim accents Yes No
Trip odometer No Yes
Unique gauge typeface w/M-Edition logo No Yes
Unit body w/Pwr Plant Frame (PPF) No Yes
Upper child seat tether anchors Yes No
Upper windshield shade band Yes No
Warning indicators-inc: low fuel/oil pressure Yes No






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