1991 Eagle Talon Tsi Fwd review from North America
"Fast and fun, but not as a daily driver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
When I bought the car, I had to replace the right wheel bearing and both cv axles.
First day I had it I replaced a heater core hose because it burst.
A thousand little creaks and rattles all over the car. 1G DSMs are known for this.
General comments?
It's a very fast car and can turn heads, but that's all it can do. Definitely not to be used as a daily driver.
Sport cars should never be front wheel drive. There is extreme torque steer when the turbo kicks in. The AWD model remedies this problem however.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L 4 cylinder turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 289000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 295000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 30th August, 2005 |