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4G63 people dont know what theyre missin
BuDDyLeE, 02/24/2003
1996 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i bought this car after looking at many an eclipse, and i couldnt be happier. the car is absolutly solid & perfect. the motor is imaculate the interior still smells brand new, nothing is faded or cracked. the build quality, and overall fun factor involved in driving a 2GNT is overwhelming. these cars ride on rails yet are smooth as silk. lighter than the turbo with many aftermakret kits for adding boost. a great car that i would recommend to anyone, from grandma to your younger brother or sister whos learning how to drive.
LOVE this car!!! :)
Talia, 09/28/2003
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car can kick it! I have the AWD turbo and LOVE the performance! I live in the mountains and love to test it out as I'm never disappointed. ;) I was told when I bought it to take good care of it to avoid the previous years problems and have. I have not had ANY problems with this car yet. You have to replace the tires more often because they're performance, therefore softer, but you CAN get an all season that will last longer. It can also haul a totally full car load without difficulty. The A/C does detract slightly from performance, but not much.
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tsiawdspeed, 09/06/2002
1996 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car. Get this if you want an Eclipse but dont want to pay as much. Great looks and performance. If you treat it well, it will treat you well.
Awesome Affordable Sportscar
SkyCladGuru, 04/19/2019
1996 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Of all the sports cars I’ve owned, the ‘96 Eagle Talon was far and away the most well-rounded sports car of them all. The cockpit wraparound feel at the wheel felt just right the first time I sat in it. The car was so light and nimble you couldn’t help but smile zipping all the way from A to B. With the addition of a great amp & subwoofer in the back the car’s interior became an acoustically perfect soundchamber. During a time when there was little to get excited about in affordable car market this was a truly unforgettable car. Style and function in spades.
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this is the worst day of my life
COOL, 08/08/2002
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback
1 of 5 people found this review helpful
Let me tell you a little story about the eagle talon.. first I "chased" an ambulance and because it was a sports car, got my license taken away. Then when i went up to my weekly trip to the air force academy, the tires blew faster than a strong wind in a hurricane. These so called "high performance" tires...not so much. by the way, the radio for some reason broke and the only station that would come on was radio disney. last time I checked, this wasn't the coolest station around the block for the youth of america. It's like an ex boyfriend...untrustworthy, unreliable, and breaks at the first sign of difficulty.
turbo
abruzzo, 09/04/2002
1996 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
wow!!! this car is great... i recommend this car to ANYONE!!!
TSI
Derrill, 09/06/2003
1996 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Awsome car, love driving it, preforms excellent in turns or on the track. Everyone complemets on car. Should still make them.
1996 Talon TSi AWD
Talonted, 02/01/2005
1996 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car about 9 months ago and I have been very impressed with it. The car is turbo all wheel drive and drives like it's pretty new. I would say that getting a car like this with the miles i got (118,000) you're going to expect to put around $1000 dollars worth of maintenance and general repairs, which is not untypical for cars nowadays (120,000 mile timing belt, maybe clutch, etc.). However with that maintenance alone the car drives way better than my old 1996 Eclipse RS, and has less problems thus far. Don't expect much room in the back. This car is a great alternative to the Eclipse costing 1000s less than its counterpart; its a great performance vehicle!
'96 Eagle Talon ESi - Rad
FrickenA, 04/15/2003
1996 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My experience with this vehicle is a good one. Its sweet looking and the chicks dig it. The 2 liter engine is pretty much the only down fall, although, I'm not into street racing so I couldn't care less. Thanks for reading this.
Awesome Car
TALON7684, 12/09/2002
1996 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a very powerful, fast, fun car. The 2.0L turbo/intercooled engine throws you into your seat, and makes people regret their bad comments towards 4-cylinders. The car corners like a dream, never slides.
Great If Maintained
knightey, 06/23/2003
1996 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car if your into cars! It is reliable and fun to drive...but even better any performance improvments are really felt...I would recomend this car to anyone who is into the import mania!!!!
Have to mod it
Mikek, 01/29/2010
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
97 talon tsi awd, Swapped a 1G (91) 6 bolt motor, Big FP T28 turbo, 750cc injectors, 95 eprom ecu and a chip, 3" turbo back exhaust. Greddy FMIC, This car is a rocket!! I run 18psi on pump 91 and has 280whp! when i cruise at 80mph i get 37mpg. This car should have came this way stock. I Love this car, so much more rare then a GSX. If you can find one BUY IT!!
One of the funnest cars to drive!
Mitch'sTalon, 09/02/2002
1997 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
If you don't own one or have never driven one...then don't try to rate this car! I have had more fun driving this car than any other car I have driven. I'm tired of seeing Honda's supposedly being decked out just to attract attention. This car turns heads without any modifications being needed! This car handles like no car I have driven.
I love mine!
Andy Ashcraft, 09/26/2002
1997 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had nothing but fun driving my '97 Talon Esi. I'm very sorry I was unable to afford the turbo at the time!
97 Talon Tsi Turbo
Mantas, 10/14/2002
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Ok Negatives first. Because its an AWD it weighs a lot, im not sure about edmunds, but in my car manual it says the car weighs close to 4000pounds. Second negative is that the body has some rust to it,. I mean its a 97 and im planning on redoing the bottom of the car and the hatchback.. Other than that, so far my talon is a 9 out of 10. Looks are awesome and performance is phenominal. Eagle talon is 9.5 out of ten in my book.
18 years of fun
mack_kenamond, 09/07/2014
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In case you didn't know, this car is virtually identical to the Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX. This family of cars is known as "DSM." I ordered my 1997 TSi AWD in October, 1996. It was my first new car. I still own it and doubt I'll ever sell it. I love this car! It has 113k miles at this point (Sept. 2014). The turbocharger let go at 80k miles (2006) and I took the opportunity to upgrade. I discovered DSMtuners website at that point and, over the years, became a "DSM Wiseman". I've done almost all of the work on this car myself ever since. The only issues I've had with this car in its 18 yr life have been the turbocharger and radiator hose. I've "rescued" others in deep snow many times.
Get the turbo.
irrelevant, 02/17/2003
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car will rock your face off. The most fun driving I've ever had is in this car. But, you have to get a turbo- charged model. The base models suck.
ESi
D. Strickland, 12/02/2003
1997 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Car is fun to drive, most DSM vehicles have a oil burn problem. Runs good and has great gas mileage, about 22 mpg city.
Talon tsi
god, 06/13/2005
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car fun to drive fast as anything. Easy to put engine mods on for major hp gains.
Fun, Reliable Car
Deelio, 12/23/2003
1997 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was my first brand spankin' new car and it's been the best car that I have owned. I have had no major problems with the car since the 6 years that I have owned it. It could use a paint job but other than that my car is still like new. The car is very fun to drive and handles the road well.
AWESOME CAR!
Trisha, 12/15/2005
1997 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a fantastic car! Not only is it fun to drive, but it is a head turner. I have had more compliments on this car than I have had on any other car I have owned. I haven't had any major repairs on this car. It has been very dependable. I love driving it. It is red with the black roof & spoiler, which is very sharp. I haven't seen very many on the road, & when I take it in for oil changes, the mechanics tell me they have never seen one in such good condition. I will keep this car until it just won't go anymore. I now have 55,000 miles on it & expect to put a lot more miles on it before it dies. I was disappointed to hear that 1998 was the last year for this car.
Excellent Performer/ minor flaws
Richard M., 04/16/2004
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Performance is great as is aftermarket support for this model, all weaknesses have been found researched and most corrected. DO NOT PUT CHEAP TIRES or SUPER SOFT RACE RUBBER on these cars, they do eat tires up with the AWD, heavy weight, and power. The turbo is a little too small for maximum performance at high RPM,however it is more than enough for any commute,and provides Jet Fighter like thrust at low speeds (15 -45 mph) in traffic for excellent passing. about 30 mpg on highway at 80 mph
enjoyable
strave, 08/06/2004
1997 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
for a four cylander with no turbo it is an exceptional car
great car
RjH, 12/15/2004
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is an amazing car. Mine crankwalked on me, but its getting fixed because I couldn't get rid of it. This thing is kind of heavy, and you feel it on an autocross course. It's pretty quick in a straight line and corners well, but in a slalom you can feel its weight. It is very comfortable to ride in (3 people and luggage, 5 hours to Ocean City, nobody complained) and gets decent gas mileage (about 28, hwy), but it drinks 93 octane. This is a great car, aside from the crankwalk issue, and I've recommended the TSi AWD or Eclipse GSX to several people.
Not Bad.
Paco, 02/19/2005
1997 Eagle Talon 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Most people don't like these cars, think they are not reliable. They are reliable, and a great platform for upgrades, they just require a little more maintenance then most other cars. All in all, these cars are great, i'm a big fan of DSM cars, and Talons have great stlying and performance. The 420a engine is a great platform for upgrades, including turbo.
Best Car I've Owned
Stewart Gibb, 02/19/2005
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought it after one drive because of the stability of the AWD and the mid range power. I've gotten over 30mpg on the highway. It gets it's best mileage at about 80. With the leather and all the options it is an elegant car that is always fun to drive.
Awesome Car!
Patricia, 12/04/2005
1997 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is the most fun car I have ever driven. I have never gotten stuck in the snow with this car. It handles the road wonderfully. It takes curves with ease. When I bought the car, it had 10,000 miles on it. Now it has 55,000 miles on it, & no problems. I will keep this car forever! I have never loved a car like I love my Eagle Talon Esi! This is truly an awesome car. I have had more compliments on this car than any other car I have had. It is definitely a head-turner. The black roof & spoiler & red body is a great color combination.
AWD Bliss
DarkPhoenix, 11/24/2006
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Being a previous owner of DSMs, this is by far the best one ever built. Not only is it a competent handling car in dry weather, it handles even better in inclement weather. It's a little loud at anything above 60mph, and there are a few rattles in the interior, but what do you expect for a 10 year old car. The turbo spools nice and quick, never leaving me itching for power. The ride is one of the best for a sport coupe of it's caliber. The fact that it can hang with cars costing thousands more, and still return excellent fuel economy, makes this a great car!
pocket rocket!
DR1665, 05/07/2003
1997 Eagle Talon 2dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Talon since it was new. These cars are very driver- friendly and reliable. YOU CAN BUY YOUR OWN TURBO FOR THEM AND MAKE MORE POWER WHILE PAYING LESS FOR INSURANCE. If you would like to know more about these cars, there is web community called 2GNT full of owners who love their 2GNTs (second generation non- turbo) cars and can help you with any mod/repair for FREE! Buy this car!
the best
james ossey, 10/17/2002
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
all, this car is the best car next to the dodge viper gts acr. i love both of them
Get Insurance That Covers Towing
Sethsoccer, 02/28/2003
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun car, not the fasted though. Off the line its fast. The car is just to darn heavy, about 4,000 lbs. And they call that a sports car, come on. The celica i have (GTS, 6-speed) only is 2,700 lbs. Celicas are alot faster FYI. But I miss my AWD thats why im getting a new Subaru Impreza WRX. Now thats a nice car. That only comes in at about 3,000 lbs.