Faults:

All door latches needed to be rebuilt, doors wouldn't stay closed and would fly open.

Muffler and tailpipe had to be replaced.

Seat belts don't retract.

Headlights needed alignment.

Tailgate won't stay up.

RH remote mirror doesn't work.

Headliner fell down.

Temperature gage isn't accurate, it says it's running hot when it really isn't.

General Comments:

I borrowed this car in early 2002 for three months for the winter. I'm used to driving a '70 Chevy El Camino which was my first car and I use that everyday so using this was change from the usual.

I didn't like this car, it was tan and brown two-tone with wire wheels and a tan interior and though it was well taken care of, but I couldn't get used to all the quirks it had. It got really annoying after a while.

It was very uncomfortable on long day trips, and it may be considered a mid-size, but it feels like a compact inside, the ergonomics aren't that great.

Engine noise is annoying, not very quiet inside.

Drives like a Volvo (stiff suspension) and can't take corners good.

Woodgrain on the dashboard looks real, gauges are laid out well.

Not good on wet roads even with the four wheel drive, since the suspension is stiff and it sits up high, it tends to fishtail and loose traction a lot taking turns.

Brakes could be better.

Doesn't feel very safe.

Styling isn't that great, the bumpers look out of place and the rear view with it sitting up high is ugly especially with the square bumper guards.

Acceleration is slow, don't even think about passing someone, but the motor has lots of torque which helps with four wheel drive.

I've driven it on muddy dirt roads before and it's good off road, the four wheel drive helps and the suspension does a good job smoothing things out.

Overall it's an OK car for someone looking for 4 wheel drive, but don't expect much- it looks a lot fancier than it really is.

If I was in the market for a four wheel drive I wouldn't buy one of these, I'd just buy a Jeep or an older Blazer, since they'd have more room and were easier to get parts for.

Faults:

Rear spider gear at 126,000 @ purchase.

All four brakes at 126,000 @ purchase.

Has the stock plastic valve cover that is warped - Still leaks, trying to find good aftermarket cover that will fit this engine configuration.

Hydraulic Clutch Bleed at 132,000.

Top Radiator hose blew 132,000.

General Comments:

Acquired Wagon at a police auction for $250. No one wanted her and I thought she needed a caring home! Mine! Fixed various major components and now she's a daily driver. The availability of parts calls for long-hours on the phone, especially when price is a driving concern. Our local Jeep dealer has been a great help where junkyards are disappointing. I reside at the 3,000 foot mountain level. Wagon is very powerful for its size engine, 4x4 works well in mud and rock and the fuel mileage is better than most pickup trucks. She's very comfortable to drive as the seats are soft and wide. The rear seat folds-down and allows for frequent trips into the city for home supplies. I drive only two kinds of vehicles,... Volvos and my Eagle. I recently put truck cab lights on the roof and added large, Chevrolet truck mirrors to the doors. Other truck and 4x4 enthusiasts always comment on how the Eagle looks. I'm convinced that the Eagle was a quality product if carefully maintained and treated. As far as I'm concerned, she's a keeper! My wife says if I spend too much additional time working on that car, she's gonna' leave me. Man,... I'm really gonna' miss my wife!