1996 Eagle Talon TSi review from North America
"Pocket Rocket"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 49,000 miles, the water pump died.
General comments?
My Talon has been a great car. The car is 8 years old now, and it still runs (and looks) like the day it rolled off the assembly line.
The car has amazing performance from the factory, and the car's performance can be upgraded very cheaply and easily.
The car has held up very well, it sat outside for the last two winters and it still is rust-free. The only problem I've had was the water pump. The basic maintenance is a little expensive, but well worth it. The car gets around 21 mpg in the city and just about 30 mpg in the country.
The interior on my car still looks new, and I expect it to continue looking new for quite some time. Like all cars, my talon has developed a rattle that surfaces from time to time.
Overall, I would say talons are great cars.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 16v DOHC turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 22nd March, 2004 |