1997 Eagle Talon Base review from North America
"The standard by which I judge most other cars"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The head gasket failed at around 142,000 miles. Replaced it myself with a couple friends and rebuilt the block with high performance, forged internals to increase the compression ratio.
General comments?
Much like the non turbo Mitsubishi Eclipse models, the non turbo Talon cars are a great entry level sports car. In stock form, they can be highly reliable and economical. There is a growing aftermarket for these cars and they can be made to be extremely powerful and quick for a vehicle with basically a Dodge Neon engine in them.
If you are considering a NA Talon or Eclipse, you should know that there are resources available for owners such as www.2gnt.com, where other owners exchange information about modifications, maintenance and repairs. A very worthwhile car with few faults that I can think of. I have been very satisfied with the car for more than 8 years now.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 24th December, 2004 |