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67 messages, Last post on May 08, 2003 at 7:21 AM
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#26 of 67 to buy or not to buy eagle talon by seahawk23
Mar 16, 2001 (9:46 am)
I'm looking for a used eclipse/talon car. Is 1993 eagle talon exactly same as eclipse for that year? The car I am getting is 1.8 lt. base model(92 bhp). It has done 106k miles. Would it be wiser to buy a talon which has already done so many miles?Also how about the reliability of this car?
The one I drove seems to be in a pretty good shape but only problem I've noticed is that the car doesn't have a PICK-UP (as Eclipses are supposed to have.)
What's the price that I may expect to pay for 1990-1994 eclipse/talon which has done 90-110k miles?
Thanks
#27 of 67 Today, I'd advise against it! by wat32
Mar 20, 2001 (1:11 pm)
I own a 1997 Talon TSI AWD. I've enjoyed driving this car but today I've seriously begun to regret choosing it. It sure was fun when it was all shiny black and new. However shortly after getting it I started to have trouble with the clutch. It was an odd problem, I found that when I was turning left and attempting to shift there was no resistance on the clutch peddel, the shifter wouldn't move out of gear and if I took my foot off the clutch it remained stuck to the floor. It didn't happen every time but it got so that I could almost predict the corners on my way home from work where it would happen. I took the car into the dealership at least 4 times but to no avail. They changed the spring behind the clutch several times and this made no difference what so ever. Finally the disassembled the clutch, said they couldn't see anything and reassembled it. After this the problem seemed to disappear however the clutch still felt "funny" at times. I should mention that on my way home after that work the clutch began to slip more and more till I couldn't drive the car. I had to get it towed back to the dealer to have it re-adjusted!Later I noticed that when the car was idling, the oil pressure began dropping to the bottom of the safe operating range. Immediately I took the car in. The dealer replaced the sensor twice and the gauge once to no effect. Finally the removed the oil pan to discover wear on the crank shaft and the main bearing failing. This was at 53,000 km (~33,000 miles). 4 weeks and one new crank later I finally got my car back. I drove 1 block and turnd back to the dealer with a check engine light on. they forgot to plug something in. The next day I was back with a U/S tach. Again this was due to an improper connection. Finally one week later (last week), the first time with the cart on the highway and guess what, the gear box craps out. Now I'm being told by Chrysler that this isn't warranty (I'm past 3 years) and I'll have to pay the $4,200.00 ($2,700.00 US) for a new gear box.
Personally, I find it hard to believe that the gear failure isn't in some way related to all of the other power train defects that the car suffered from previously. Additionally, every time I have taken my car in for work I have had to return to get the repair fixed the next day.
It's funny too cause my other car is a Dodge Avenger ES, made, I believe in the same plant as the Talon and the only problem I've had with it is a leaky rad hose.
#29 of 67 wat32 by SPYDER98
Mar 22, 2001 (6:45 am)
Your going through the infamous Crankwalk.
This is a known problem with 5sp dsm's. Mitsubishi/Chrysler knows about this, but will not do a recall on the problem.
Many people are suffering your pain.
#31 of 67 1992 eagle talon by mohitm1
Mar 29, 2001 (3:21 pm)
I've seen a Std. 1992 Eagle Talon which has clocked 90,000 miles. It seems to be in good shape though -- inside and outside.The vehicle has most fittings :- a/c, all power, decent stereo etc. ( But no sun-roof. )
I request you for the following advise :-
- Is this a reliable car ?
- Is it expensive to maintain ?
- Is 90,000 miles on the higher side ?
What amount should I offer the owner.
Will appreciate your advise/tips.
Tks./Mo
#32 of 67 RE: 1992 eagle talon by SPYDER98
Mar 31, 2001 (3:58 am)
A none turbo talons in 92 were ESI model 2.0L 4cyl's rated at 135hp.I've never heard of any major issues with them.
There not expensive to maintain, just make sure the timing belts are replaced every 60k.
As long as the car has a clean title and has no mechnenical issues.
I would look to settle on a price between 1500-2000.
#33 of 67 Strange 'surging' problem by rmtrader
May 09, 2001 (10:29 pm)
Tracy / Amy,I had a similar problem with my 1991 Talon several years ago and three separate dealerships could not determine what was wrong. The fourth did, however. The oxygen sensor needed replacing. Why diagnostic tests could not determine the problem initially is beyond me. Hope this helps both of you.
-Dave
#34 of 67 This a deal?? by alkdarf
May 10, 2001 (10:18 am)
I'm looking at a 1995 TSi AWD with 78000 Km on it. It stayed in for the first two winters, has been oil treated so there is no rust on there. The brakes were just changed and there is a probably transferrable extended warraty that goes all the way to Feb 2003. The guy is asking 13500$ CAN.Does this look like a deal or am I getting ass-raped by a Gorilla? What kind of maintenance cost am I looking at?
Thanx a bunch!
#35 of 67 Not sure.... by SPYDER98
May 10, 2001 (3:31 pm)
But I'll gladly take getting ripped off on a car over a gorilla on my back anyday!!!Advertisement
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