1995 Eagle Vision Tsi from North America - Comments

Exhaust system was trouble free.

Same for an excellent infinity sound system.

Everything else was not. Where do I start? 12 different engine trouble codes in 50 000 kms. ABS sensors. Cat, 2 AC compressors, evaporator, wheel bearings, shocks, springs. Climate control only blows HOT, but it is only $ 2000 to fix. I spent thousands trying to fix engine - can't - STRONG SMELL OF GAS, nobody can trace where it is coming from. Idle is rough and it is not Idle ctrl valve, no mechanic is sure what causes it. Interior plastics horrible quality, everything grey, paint wearing out on some stalks, etc.. Plastic panels don't match, gaps, etc... Wheels corroded, line of rust on the trunk lid. Front fenders are plastic, other panels metal, do there are HUGE gaps in between. Steering wheel squeals loud when cold. Did I mention that transmission failed at 90 000 miles / 150 000 kms? Rear suspension COLLAPSED recently, requiring townig, shocks, springs, 1 tire...$ 1 000. Enough. Car sold for $ 1000, I feel I have been liberated.

This car is a rolling (when not in the shop) testament to why big three is in so much trouble. Well designed, comfortable, pretty good looking, good handling, but HORRIBLY executed. Every part on that car screams cheap and then breaks down. You feel cheated that you are paying thousands for an unreliable piece of crap.

What is detroit doing to improve their cars? Massive layoffs (60 000) and shifting production to Mexico. As GM Ford Chrysler are moving out, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, etc are opening plants in North America. Support American workers, buy a Honda! How ironic!

Just bought 1993 BMW 525iT, original everything, feels 90 % new, runs 100% new. Broken on board computer and 1 power lock, bought both on ebay for $ 75. Why did I even bother with Chrysler?

Chrysler is 100% owned by Daimler Benz, a German automaker, that's why their cars are better now than the Eagle you bought. Also gas odor often comes from 2 main areas: around the injectors where rubber O-rings are used or you can have an exhaust leak under the hood, where it will seem like pure gasoline in odor.

Not anymore. Mercedes realized their mistake before too long, and has now completely unloaded the company. Chrysler destroyed AMC to get Jeep, never had any real commitment to Eagle, and callously sent Plymouth to the gallows at the command of their new German masters. There never was any 'partnership' between Mercedes-Benz and Chrysler - the Germans took Chrysler for a ride, then threw them out on the side of the road when they found it wasn't worth the trouble.

Anyway, Eagle was and is an interesting brand, but easily the most dependable of its models was the Talon, which is a copy of the Mitsubishi Eclipse. The Vision is just like so many other Chryslers of its time - they look good and drive great, but the problem is they don't much. Chrysler should have kept Eagle - maybe that brand could have stepped in to take Plymouth's place. But no. A disgraced luxury brand, a muscle car brand totally devoid of anything practical, and a SUV maker - and that's all Chrysler's got.

Still, I'd be lying if I said I didn't want an Eagle Vision - it's a very good looking car, and like others of its brand it will probably become a collector's car in the future.

I purchased my 1995 Eagle Vision ESI in 1997, it is 14 years old with 138,450 miles on it. In 2001 I shipped my Eagle to Germany and was very satisfied with its performance on the German Autobahn. Hands down it is the best vehicle that I have ever owned.

I still get excellent gas mileage and the handling is superb. Have not experienced any major problems, except having the transmission rebuilt. I started using synthetic oil at 80.000 miles. Regular preventive maintenance have kept the Eagle in great shape.