1995 Eagle Talon ESi review from North America
"Good low-cost sports car and dorm mover"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Coil Pack and Wires went out at 65,000 (noted in the manual for maintenance at 60,000)
Frequently needs fuel injector cleaner, about 3 times a year, to avoid starting sluggishly.
The back seat is way too small for anyone over 5 feet tall. My passengers frequently hit their heads on the back window if I go over bumps.
General comments?
I have had nothing but good experiences with this car. I'll admit, I've done a lot of maintenance on the car in 40,000 miles, but it was all preventative maintenance and well worth it.
The handling is very tight, very sporty.
Remarkably good at hauling stuff, I will definitely buy another hatchback. The rear seat folds down, and the hatch cover is removable. I've moved an armchair in this car, as well as a bench on a different occasion, both with the trunk closed. And a kitchen cart... And a Bookcase...
A good looking car, very curvy.
Even though it's not a turbo, it has good acceleration.
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| The best bang for the buck: reasonable fuel mileage, insurance costs, and maintenance requirements |
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| I think this is a great car with a little work |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 60000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 102200 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 21st November, 2003 |