1990 Eagle Talon TSi from North America - Comments

- Air conditioning.

- Water pump.

- Alternator.

I loved my Talon, it could take 5.0L on the road no problem, and keep up pretty decent off the line. It was very sharp, and since there are very few around where I live, it looked pretty exotic.

It handles superbly. With $400 Goodyear directionals, you couldn't throw that car off the road.

It was very reliable for me, and never left me on the side of the road. I bought the car with the head needing to be done over (the lady before me hadn't read about the timing belt recall). I was able to get the head done over for a very reasonable price, and put the engine back together myself.

If there is one bad thing to say about the car, it's that the things are horrible to have done around the engine. And the timing on them is nothing less than a nightmare.

I plan on buying a '95+ this summer. Reason for selling my '90, I succumbed to the need for a rumbling V-8. Now that I've gotten it out of my system though, back to the bullet-proof Talon.

Hey thought I'd just say that yes although the timing belt is a nightmare what with how crammed the sides are around the engine, it's so easy to work on, and I think the most expensive repair on them is the crankshaft position sensor or camshaft/crankshaft sensor, located on the camshaft behind the thermostat, mine went and it's almost 600 bucks Canadian for a new one, but I'm ordering a relatively new one off ebay for 50 bucks, so I recommend building a housing for that asap to anyone with a 90-94 Talon TSi cause the car will not start without it... P.S. they die due to steam or water getting int hem so a housing is recommended :D.

OK so you buy a talon because it is a motor heads car not a daily driver...It's a 4 BANGER, RACER.

Hi.

I just bought a 1990 Eagle Talon all wheel drive. Its interesting to hear all of your comments it makes me feel better about my car... So far, I have replaced the alternator, and it has overheated twice. Which is why I'm here. All of your comments are great, but you guys know a lot more about cars than I do. I bought the Haynes manual and hopefully this will help. If you have anymore suggestions for a beginner "mechanic" that would be great. I do agree with the general sentiment that they are a fun car to drive there is no disputing that, particularly around the corners. I guess it costs money to have fun.