Faults:

When I acquired the car it had an oil leak and a coolant leak. Fixed oil and replaced water pump, timing belt, balance shaft belt, and one drive belt (this was at about 180000)

Not long after that, electrical problem occurred, car would drive fine if it was cool outside, but if it was hot, then engine would bog down and stay down, couldn't pull its own weight, so I ran some tests and narrowed it down to the Ignition Coil, Ignition Power Transistor, or the ECU. I replace the ignition coil (since it was the cheapest), but problem remained, so I replace igition power transistor, problem still remained, so I bought a parts car for $100 and swapped then computers, and problem was resolved. (This was at about 195000)

Power Steering belt went at about 205000, original belt though.

Then, the BIG ONE... timing belt snapped will driving down the interstate doing about 85mph, belt 7 valves and dropped one. So I replace head (ended up being cheaper to buy a used head and cleaning it up than it was to buy all new valves guides and everything else). New valve cover gasket, head gasket, intake manifold gasket, exhaust manifold gasket, etc... every gasket that came in the head gasket set. (This was at 210000) So far, no other problems have occurred.

General Comments:

I believe that this car before I purchased it have been abused a little, because it has had a lot of problems and hasn't been cheap to keep on the road, but the Eagle Talons, along with their sister cars in the DSM family and a great bunch of car. 140hp out of a naturally aspirated 4 cylinder is awesome, but I am more interested in the turbo-charged models and am looking to sell my car and buy one.

Faults:

Brakes must be changed frequently and are expensive to change.

The electronics failed at 168,000Km, I changed the alternator 3 times, all fuses in the car and the dealer could not explain why the radio did not work anymore... I had to change it at my own cost.

Head needs to be replaced, my mechanic tells me a new engine would be a better investment. I'm just not willing to cough up $2000CDN for it.

General Comments:

This car is costly to maintain, parts are very expensive and hard to get. It has great performance even with the non-turbo edition. I expected better road handling for this performance car (even with low profile tires).

In a nutshell if you like to visit your mechanic and want to maintain a costly relationship with him, just so you get the occasional adrenaline rush... Go ahead, buy one!! He'll be more than happy to see you, but don't say you weren't warned!!

Good luck!

Faults:

Put in a new battery, new brakes front and back, new clutch, new alternator, and new oil pressure sensor.

I have also done minor body work to both side door panels. The car also has I-bach springs and has a Momo shifter, pedals, and steering.

Currently I notices that the rear engine seal is leaking, and it is going into the shop next weak. I haven't owned the car for very long and I am looking for any suggestions of things that should also be checked out while the engine is out. I figure that since the engine will be coming out I should probably get some other things replaced. I'm all ears!!

General Comments:

The car handles very well on all roads and in all kinds of weather conditions.

This car is very quick and has shown up many other cars. It's a very nice looking car, it's Teal Green, with all the windows tinted. The back seat is very small, but it is expected since it's better known as a sports car.

Eagle's #1, Although parts can be expensive I would drive no other.