1992 Eagle Talon TSI AWD from North America - Comments

At about 65K, the heater core blew out ($700). This has been the only problem other than general maintenance.

All parts for this car are expensive. Your best bet is to purchase better perfomance parts that can be up to %100 cheaper than stock from the dealership. The car is very easy to work on - do it yourself and save $70 per hour on labor.

Be sure to change the timing belt and balance belt at 55K, 110k, and 165K. The engine is known as an 'interference engine". If the timing slips, your exahust and intake valves slam the head, bend and break. DON'T TAKE ANY CHANCES!!!

The Turbo will die at about 90K. When you have it replaced, purchase an upgrade (16G) from a prefomance shop for about $650. The stock turbo will cost about $1600 and is not as durable. You will need to replace the exahust manifold also because it will be cracked from extreme heat. Do it yourself - it is easy. This would be a great time to replace the exhaust, clean the intercooler, and the rest of the air system.

Thanks,

Chris

I agree with most of your comments, but I've never heard of a turbo dying at 90k miles. I have a friend who races one every week with 120k miles on it and he is still running the stock turbo - he runs a 13.3. I have a 94 with 98k miles, the turbo still runs and sounds awesome, but this is just my personal experience.

Hey, just wanted to add something, I got a 93' Eagle Talon TSI AWD and the turbo works great!!! The car has ran out a Honda Civic V-TEC. So just wanted you know that this car is the best car I ever bought...

I own a 1992 Eagle Talon, automatic, non-turbo, fully equipped. It is a very reliable, fun to drive, and I get compliments on it everywhere I go.

Helpful hint: If you're short like I am, use a 3-4 inch-thick cushion about 9-12 inches in diameter on the driver's seat. That's what I use!

I am very satisfied with this car, and recommend it to anyone. It has the original paint, no rust, and everyone thinks it's a new car!

I agree with the person who said that the turbo generally goes out at a 90k. I have a '90 Tsi turbo that has never ending problems. Stay away from this car, yes it is fast, but it is not worth the trouble. You can find another car that can easily waste a talon tsi that is much more reliable, like a dodge shadow with a 2.5 litre turbo.

The stock 14b turbo on 1st gens will go out earlier than you think. The average person does not understand the intricacies of a turbo charger system. If you don't take care of the system, let the car overheat, change the oil on time, it will go out. I personally 100% agree that you should upgrade to some sort of 16G variant turbo. I personally have the small 16G on mine and pushing just under 275 to the wheels. Not bad for a daily street driven car with awd. I am very happy with it. The cars are easy to work on. You just need to know what you're doing. Keep up on the maintenance, don't go cheap on the important stuff. The car will not like it. Lou. 1990 Tsi AWD/FWD(have JDM galant switchable transmission).

I disargee with the 90k turbo charger theory, I have a 92' eagle talon 5 speed manual with the non turbo engine (9 to 1 compression) with a stock turbo charger on it I can only run about 10 or 11 to it, but I've had absolutely no problems with it at all these cars are very easy to work on and if you maintain them. Then you shouldn't have any problems I race mine maybe once every 2 weeks and I'm running about 12.4's, but yes it is better to buy performance parts because they are cheaper and they are better then stock parts. but that's my opinion.

I have a 1991 Eagle Talon All- Wheel Drive Turbo with 80,000 thousand mile need to know any speed shop places recommended! Thanks Keith.