1998 Eagle Talon Review
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Pros & Cons
- Sporty and inexpensive, the Talon costs less than many compact coupes.
- The big emblem on the front fascia needs to be rethought.
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Kezer,03/28/2003
TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
I bought this car with 72 000km on it. I
bought it because the km's were so low.
With so little km's, there's nothing
that can go wrong with it. The AWD
system is amazing!!!!! It has saved me
from a few accidents (or at least REALLY
close calls). You'll appreciate the LSD
if you drive in snow or bad weather like
we do lots up here in Canada. . If you
are trying to buy one, look for one with
km's under 100 000 and with no
performance upgrades. Trust me TALON's
are great cars. To get this type of
performance, looks and features, you'll
have to buy a BMW or Lexus. I ve owned
many cars before and the TALON by far
tops them all off!!! Buy one while you
still can.
Al Simmons,10/31/2008
TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback
I owned a 1992 Eagle Talon from '92-97 and have hated myself ever since for trading it in (family, big cars, no fun). Never wanted another sports car (not a car dude, but LOVED the Talon styling - especially the bump on the hood). Talon always had more aggressive body styling than its 'twin', the Eclipse. To make a long story short, recently I was in the market for a new car, and, just for fun, I Googled for the ultimate (style-wise) Talon - the 1998. Found my dream car 100 miles away in NoCal, Turbo, Red, only 37,000 miles (!!!) Had no idea how rare it was (only 4307 made!) - I bought it the next morning. Driving is FUN AGAIN! It was like getting re-acquainted with an old friend.
zombiemotors,05/04/2015
ESi 2dr Hatchback
Well I was given a 1998 Eagle Talon as a gift. Always look a gift horse in the mouth. Apparently the previous owner had drove it like he stole it. It needed a rad hose which was not a problem or a great expense but it also needed a new front axle on the passenger side. Easy change. Normally but not with the Talon. The axle was seized in the hub and as a result it had to be cut out and the hub had to also be replaced. That came to $300 plus a lot of time. Next I discovered that the front suspension was shot. I could not buy the parts locally and had to use the internet to find them. Also a part on the rear suspension was bent and I could not get it period. Had to straighten it.
Bob's Garage,11/26/2008
TSi Turbo 2dr Hatchback AWD
Got this car about a year and a half ago and it's thrown the power steering belt 8 times and it's gotten to the point where I can't rely on the car to get from point a to point b. Doesn't help that I had to replace the clutch 2 months after purchasing the car. Definitely would not buy another.