1991 Eagle Talon review from North America
"I can't wait to get a more reliable kick in the pants ride"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Motor 1: broken timing belt shortly after replacing at scheduled time.
Motor 2: another poorly placed timing belt; ECM; starter; air conditioning recharge; unexplained motor vibration, causing transmission to pull away from motor;
Motor 3: front axles; replaced timing belt (correctly this time), along with hydraulic tensioner; water pump; bad counter-balance shaft bearing; alternator; sudden, unexplained, and dramatic loss of oil;
Motor 4: another ECM; coil pack.
Have had two transmissions - synchros problem shifting to second with each.
Radio no longer has ability to pick up stations.
General comments?
Great deal of fun to drive when working properly. However, these times have been few and far between.
Good in snow also.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 1 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 170000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Suburban |
| Date of Entry | 27th December, 2002 |