1990 Eagle Talon TSi review from North America
"A high-maintenance adrenaline rush"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The day after I bought the car, the clutch failed.
The turbo blew at 155000km. Also replaced problematic ignition coil pack.
The clutch blew again at 170000km. 1-2 synchro hub worn out; replaced.
The balance belt broke at 175000km, taking out the timing belt, necessitating a complete engine rebuild.
Due to improper re-mounting of engine by dealer, clutch failed at 180,000km.
Rear brakes seized at 185,000 km, alternator replaced.
General comments?
The car is very fast.
The "cockpit" is nice, but there's no room in the rear seats.
Something is always breaking, broken, or about to break on this car past 150,000 km or so.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 186000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 10th December, 2002 |