1991 Eagle Talon TSi FWD review from North America
"Fantastic import project car for road/track fun"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
ECU (central computer) replaced after ~65,000 miles (leaking capacitors). Cost to repair with labor ~$1300.
Throw-out bearing began making noise after ~50,000 miles (new high performance clutch with factory throw-out bearing fixed this).
Idle speed control loop failed ~65,000 miles. Cost to repair with labor ~$300.
General comments?
This was without doubt the most reliable car I've ever owned over the course of 10 years. Unfortunately, the most expensive repair item (ECU) came in after the 7/70 warranty expired.
The Diamond star family cars (Talon/Laser/Eclipse) readily accept aftermarket mods and produce healthy amounts of power (300 HP and more) for bolt-on solutions.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 78000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 17th April, 2001 |