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All of the belts had to be changed shortly after I bought it.
The hatch is broken.
My power windows are stiff.
The exhaust down-pipe is going.
I had never driven a turbocharged car before and was shocked at the difference.
It was the quickest import I have ever driven and after a short test drive, I had to have it.
The handling is extremely precise and it is nearly impossible to skid thanks to the all wheel drive.
I have easily beaten quite a few V-tec Hondas and Acura late models in this ten-year-old sleeper.
I agree the Talon is a Honda's nightmare, but not only that, it's any 5.0's nightmare too and it's a great car.
Not sure about a 5.0's nightmare as I have beaten both a GSX and a GST Mitisbishi Eclipse which this car really is.
Not really a huge huge threat. Fast and nice cars though. I do own a mitsibishi and am about ready to do the 2.0L turbo swap into the cordia I own. But I also own 2 mustangs both 89's. But I do like these cars. They do come with their own problems, but any car this age will.
Vtechs nightmare? Don't think so. Maybe a plain old civ or teg. But put a turbo kit in a civ. and watch the talons in your rear view mirror. I have an 03 civ si with a bolt on greddy turbo kit. ($3500 and well worth it). Haven't seen a talon yet to keep up with me. They do give me a run for the money, but have never seen the front of my car.
Regarding the Greddy Turbo that was put into a 03 Civic Si which will beat a Talon TSI.
A regular 03 Civic Si: about $13000, a nice excellent condition 1990 talon TSI AWD: about $3500 if not less. Now with the $9500 difference, this talon can be SO customized, that the Civic will NOT know what went past it, even with NOS may not catch it, but remember, you;re still spending more and not getting much more. So the IDEA IS: With a TALON TSI AWD, you get Exhilarating performance for your money, and SAVE.
I'm with the Last guy on that one- Comes stock with a 12 am I correct??? for $500 you can upgrade to 18g or more turbo Plus another 5-700 and get a front mount intercooler, upgrade the intake, plugs wires, intake mani, exhaust for a total of around $1600. I paid $600 for mine. I think its the best bang for your buck and I beat quite a few hondas. I hope to be running 20 lbs in the future after major head work!
Well the talons look alright, and they are pretty fast; but my 1995 neon sport beat a talon in three categories: the tire burning contest, the high speed handling contest, and the acceleration contest. although I must admit that the talon does have a lot more top end.
The Talon does run good against 5.0 stangs, but will not take the 87 to 93 lx 5.0's. I know this because I owned an 89 and 92 and raced both of these cars (both completely stock) against a few turbo talens and although I give them much respect, they fall behind shortly after launch.
The Talon does run good against 5.0 stangs, but will not take the 87 to 93 lx 5.0's. I know this because I owned an 89 and 92 and raced both of these cars (both completely stock) against a few turbo talens and although I give them much respect, they fall behind shortly after launch.
You guys are everyone's nightmare.
Stay off the public streets until you grow up!
Who said anything about racing on public streets?
Well Duh! You're right!
They're probably all racing their sleds at Indy.
I am looking to get my first car, and I was looking at a talon tsi AWD, but I have been told they are not reliable cars, can anyone shed some light on this, I really need some help in knowing if I should get one.
I've got a the 90 that was spoken about by the import. org fella.You need to be a competent mechanic or have the money to pay a honest one. I replaced the almost the whole drivetrain spent a lot of money and wouldn't trade it for anything (almost) If you want a tsi RESEARCH them. Find one with lo miles with out a bunch of mods. Buy from a competent seller. Preferably an older one. The younger owners have a little bit more of a leadfoot. This is my fifth one and I'm always trying to make future DSMers good luck!!!
I was looking into getting one soon too, but all I've found is standard, I can drive standard, but I don't know when you should push the turbo on the car, my dad had one and it was auto, he said best around 60-100 km, is it different in standard?
I have a 1990 eagle talon tsi turbo with mobs I like it, but I don't know if I should keep it I just got it and I have had to put in almost as much as I got if for and there is still work needed to be done I need to get it winter ready all I know is it's a car that you need to have money in the bank. I do LOVE driving it tho.