Eagle Talon Midsize | Compact
Eagle Talon Midsize | Compact
[Apr 12, 2002]
JOE POTTS
Model Reviewed:
EAGE TALON TSI, AWD
Strength:
FAST, SPORTY, THE ENGINE CAN HANDLE TWICE THE FACTORY HORSES, GREAT GAS MILAGE (WHEN NOT ENGAGING THE TURBO). EXCELLENT HANDLING AND ACCELERATION.
Weakness:
BIG TURBO LAG, SMALL REAR SEATING/TRUNK I JUST BOUGHT MY TALON TSI 4 DAYS AGO FROM A DEALER. THE CAR RUNS AND LOOKS GREAT. IT HAS ALL WHELL DRIVE WHICH IS GOOD FOR HANDLING AND GREAT UP HERE IN COLORADO FOR THE WINTER. THE TURBO IS AMAZING, BUT SEEMS TO MIS-FIRE ITS BOOST IN 2ND GEAR? IT HAS 4 WHEEL DISC BRAKES AND STOPS ON A DIME. I''M SOON GOING TO BE UPGRADING THE EXHAUST AND THE THE BLOW-OFF VAVLE. THE AIR FILTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A K&N IN THE STOCK AIR BOX. IT IS A DSM MAROON WITH A FADED AND LOOSE REAR SPOLIER, BUT I FIXED THAT BY TIGHTENING THE SCREWS AND GOING OVER IT WITH MOTHERS'' "BACK TO BLACK". ALL IN ALL, I LOVE THIS CAR. Similar Products Used: MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE, PLYMOUTH LASER, MERCURY CAPRI XR2 TURBO, TOYOTA CELICA, PONTIAC FIRE BIRD(MAJOR LEMON) |
[Apr 03, 2002]
Shawn
Model Reviewed:
, Talon ESI
Great car! Awsome handling and acceleration! A smooth ride! |
[Mar 31, 2002]
stacey miller
Strength:
It look''s great and it sounds fast .It has just enough room in it.Its good on gas.
Weakness:
There''s always something wrong with it . When I saw this car I coulden''t get it off my mind .It was one of the nicest cars I have ever had a remote chance to buy.It always looked good and still does "BUT"thats all it pritty much is .It looks nice but it ratals and the inteareor is falling apart. the paint is spidered and the gadges always say something different . Similar Products Used: If you don''t want to baby a car don''t buy a tallon there high quality cars. |
[Mar 26, 2002]
Chris
Model Reviewed:
Eagle Talon Tsi AWD
Strength:
Handles loads of boost and horsepower. AWD is fantastic off the line
Weakness:
Tranny Very strong engine, can handle loads of boost. Upgrades include -KYB AGX Adjustable Shocks -235/40/17 Yokohamas -Einkie rims 17x8 -Ractive Shift knob -VDO 30psi Pilar mount boost gauge -HKS Turbo timer -ACT 2600 clutch -Carbon Fiber Pedals -Buscher Upper Intercooler Piping -Buscher Manual Boost Controller -Big 16g turbo -Fuel Pump -550cc Injectors -3in downpipe -Buscher 3in Mandrel bent pipes -Dynomax Muffler 1/4 mile: 12.7 110@23psi.....daily driven Similar Products Used: 91 Plymouth laser.....it had a 1.8 litre..enough said |
[Mar 09, 2002]
mitch55
Model Reviewed:
/ESI
Strength:
Looks good on the road.
Weakness:
The engine, the transmission, and anything mechanical related to this car. This car has been a money pit. Things started going wrong with it almost immediately and all of the repairs were extremely expensive! I have put 4 timing belts on it. The transmission went out, the water pump has been replaced, I put a new thermostat on it, and the car constantly dies when at a stop sign or red light. I have had the car in the garage more than on the road and it is in for repairs once again. I have spent over $6000 on repairs to date, not counting the current repairs. There is little room in the back seat. The only good thing I can say about the car is it looks good on the road. I have almost replaced the entire engine and am still having trouble with the car. This car is a lemon. My advice - DON''T buy one unless you want to throw away a great deal of money. Similar Products Used: Chrysler Sebring - excellent car! |
[Feb 18, 2002]
Robin
Model Reviewed:
TSI
I love my Talon. I burn most cars on the road with the turbo, it shifts beautifully and ride is always smooth. I haven''t had any major problems with it in the year that I''ve owned it. I''d recommend a Talon to anyone looking. Anyone know of any 97''s or 98''s for sale? I want to buy another! |
[Feb 07, 2002]
marc boileau
Model Reviewed:
eagle talon ESI
Strength:
comfy seats, power everything (option) great looks. (fast when going down a hill with wind in your back pushing you.)ha ha
Weakness:
a slug lack of power low end but pretty good at 3500 rpm. loud valve noise normal for these cars. expensive to maintain. I bought this car 4 months ago since then all has gone wrong. First my power strering, a/c belt fell off 6 times every time i got it fixed by a chrisler shop. So i bought a new idler pulley to keep it tensioned still fell off once but not in a month so that seems to be fixed. Then my cam sensor when so i fixed that 290$. My trany needs work it is going to cost me 1400$. My heat don''t work anymore, high beams don''t work but the car''s looks are still intact. I think that the looks is what is making me keep it. All these repairs and i''m still keeping the car makes me wonder. I''m also getting a loud valve noise at idle from the engine pretty anoing as well as a crazy rattle that sound like a turbo kicking in from inside at high rpm. Don''t know why but love this car but would never buy a nother. ad-ons aem cool air intake, apexi N1 exaust system. Car reacts well to upgrades.there a possitive. Similar Products Used: eagle talon tsi (AWD)1997 eclips turbo 1999 neon (same engine as talon esi 2.0L DOHC ha talk about power! |
[Feb 03, 2002]
Lindsay03
Model Reviewed:
Talon TSi AWD Turbo
Strength:
looks wicked! drives great (when it drives;) i love that guys think that just because i''m a girl they can take me off the light, but of course they can''t!
Weakness:
expensive upkeep, too many problems! pedals stick in the winter. i have had my car for over 2 years now and i love it! I have a had a few problems though, i bought it used and the guy who had it before me drove the Sh*t out of it and i had to replace the clutch. then my transmission bit the dust and it cost me $4400 to get it re-built. the brakes went and i had to get new tires. and after all of that i still wouldn''t trade it in for anything. and i must say, guys love that i drive this car! |
[Jan 26, 2002]
Gina G
Strength:
Sharp looking car! Well complimented! Fun to drive! Tough Engines! Awesome breaks-Avoided many accidents, stops immediately. Good in snow.
Weakness:
Not much inside room. Stock stereo junk. Yet with all the good features little room and bad stereo seem like nothing. My summary = #1 car I have ever driven. The talon is my favorite type of car I LUV this car, my brother has had two of them and after I drove one I knew I just had to have one and from the day I got it home it was a dream come true. Similar Products Used: I love the looks of sports cars, and have test drove many comparable sports cars and the talon won my testing, shifts nicely, In the year and a half I had it I ONLY REPLACED A SENSOR AND of-course reg |
[Jan 22, 2002]
Danny D
Model Reviewed:
Talon Tsi FWD
Strength:
Acceleration, handling, style...
Weakness:
Some engine problems that had to be serviced by the dealer. Simple fixes. I LoVe my Car!! Every mile has been a Blast. No modifications yet but the boost and acceleration is like being in an F-18. Check me out at: http://www.geocities.com/skytalon74/talon.html |