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Power steering, the radio won't hold memory, the rear defrost is broke. Horn is broke.
I don't care how good it looks, it is trash.. complete trash.
How much did you pay for your "crap" and repairs (and by who?).
I totally agree, this car is a beautiful car, but is a total piece of crap. We purchased the AWD Turbo version - to date this is what has gone wrong:
Rotors are warping.
Oil cap leaks even when replaced.
Bad synchronizers in the tranny.
Frequent timing belt changes; not to mention that it keeps stalling out and no one can find anything wrong with it.
We've spent over $2,000 in repairs and thought that we had replaced just about everything that could go wrong and now this.
I agree, I should have done better research on my 1995 Eagle Talon TSi.
It looks nice, but I have had trouble with my car since I bought it just about one year ago.
I have read the same problems over and over again with this car. My troubles started with the rotors and brakes, then the horn, lots of lights just don't work inside the car, the paint is peeling off the side view mirrors, now it is having problems with the catalytic converter.
It only has 50,000 miles on it and it is leaking oil from the valve cover and the seal on the rear tail light broke allowing water to get into the light cavity - which short circuited the turning light.
Unfortunately, I have 3 lovely years left to pay for this lemon.
Yes, my horn may not work the best.
Yet this car is fast, fun, and beats most others. It is really sharp, and if you know how to drive it, it won't even stall.
You guys all don't know how to drive a car... I have had mine since brand new in 1995.. NOTHING is wrong with it.
Personally I think the problems with your car are minor. I know that the 95 model is known for electrical problems, but the 1st generation Talon, Laser, Eclipse, are nothing to complain about.
My 1990 Laser needed a new ECU, 100 bucks and it ran like brand new. Timing belts are also known to go after several thousand miles.
I agree with the comment posted on May 10... you guys must really suck at driving a true sports car. I haven't had a thing go wrong with my 94 Talon TSi AWD, and its got 100,000 miles on it. Personally I never would have bought a 1.8 litre... what the heck are you going to do with that little thing? I give props to DSM, but why a 1.8??? You just look cool. Learn how to drive.
I have a 1991 Eagle Talon 2.0 turbo front wheel drive. The car seems to shut down while driving and then start up in five minutes later like nothing happened, it also boggles going down the road from time to time, off and on. I've taken it to the dealership twice and they can't find any thing wrong. IF YOU KNOW WHAT'S WRONG PLEASE TELL ME AND E-MAIL ME AT HOWARDLACY73@HOTMAIL.COM
I have a manual 94 Talon ES, and the only problems I have with it is the shifting. I'm used to driving easy-shifting Honda's, and my Talon is tough in comparison. Wasn't this a common complaint of the car that was a part of ending the manufacturing of the Talon?
Calling the Eagle Talon a sports car is a joke that's not even funny to those poor souls that own them. These cars fall apart quicker than Yugo's. Not a slanderous statement, but a simple fact. Save your money... buy European.
I bought my 1992 Eagle Talon AWD TSi with 127,000 miles on it, and I've had it for a year and it's still running strong.. What other stock 4 banger do you know that can give a Mustang a run for its money?
How are you going to argue the Talon isn't a Sports car, Sean Glazar's 1992 Talon TSi ran a 9.10 at 157.25 MPH, set last year at Englishtown, NJ. This car is pushing 800hp with the 1G block, Bottom line is the DSM is a Tuners car and needs TLC, gotta love what you drive.
I have a 92 Eagle Talon. I'm a female and it has survived my many nights street racing and burning out in parking lots. I really could not have gotten a better car. It's fast and fun, and manages to keep juiced up even with 4 12's, a DVD player, playstation and 2 1000 watt amps hooked up with 1 ferrad cap. Alternator got a power boost, but other than that, this car truly rocks. It can handle my speed and my bass... great mileage too!
I got a Supra and I'm selling it to get a Talon. From what I've heard they are very easy to get more hp out of. I can't hardly find any parts to add to my Supra, and the Talon is also a very good looking car.
I have a 1993 Talon ES, and I am the original owner - I've put 120,000 km (72,000 miles) on it. I have been very satisfied with its performance and reliability over the years. If you cheaped out and bought a DL, don't expect a quality vehicle. The Talon DL is a car built for people who like the Talon but don't want to pay for it. The fit and finish is poor because it is an afterthought model. I'll bet if you bought an ES or better model you wouldn't be complaining.