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Used 1998 Eagle Talon Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Still going strong

Ray, 06/11/2023
1998 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
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I still have mine, a 1998 TSi AWD with all options (abs, limited slip diff, leather, Infinity sound (cd+cassette), power seat, roof, manual/standard) Amazing car

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4.75 out of 5 stars

One of the funnest cars to drive!

Mitch'sTalon, 09/02/2002
1997 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
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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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

18 years of fun

mack_kenamond, 09/07/2014
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
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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.

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5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Performer/ minor flaws

Richard M., 04/16/2004
1997 Eagle Talon TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
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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

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5 out of 5 stars

Eagle talon 98

James Zalin, 10/24/2002
1998 Eagle Talon ESi 2dr Hatchback
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My eagle talon is one of the best cars I've owned to date. I love the style of it and comfort of the ride too. The performance for only having 140 horses under the hood is great. I'm very impressed and satisfied with my car. I only wish they wouldn't have stopped making them.

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