1992 Eagle Talon Esi review from North America
"Very nice looking, very expensive to keep running"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I first bought it, it was perfect for about 3 months, so I invested some money into it. Soon after all the problems began.
Timing belt went out at 175000kms.
No compression in one cylinder, fixed that and 4 valves.
Axle broke.
Clutch went at 177000kms.
The radiator broke, car heating up.
All the belts need replacing.
General comments?
This car is very nice, and performs quite well. I was very happy till the problems arose. I spent thousands of dollars to fix these problems. I still can't afford to fix the heater, and it's cold here. I still like the car, but I don't feel it's reliable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 non turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda MX3 |
| Date of Entry | 13th December, 2002 |