Eagle Talon TSi AWD good first manual car?

ampzor · 02-26-2007, 06:43 PM

Hey guys,
Just gettin an idea of what I want for my next car which will be a change since I drive automatic. I gets boring and I kinda wanna make my ride a little bit more involved. Is a Talon a good first manual car? Im looking to get the TSi AWD version and which year is best. I kinda want it to be a nice quick car

-Thanks

gthompson97 · 02-26-2007, 07:05 PM

Yes it should be fine for you to learn manual with, and it will be a very fun car.

Thor06 · 02-26-2007, 07:08 PM

All my buddies say that the Talon is a LOT easier to drive than my Cavalier. In the clutchability sense, I think the Talon will be easier to drive than many other manual cars. However, a turbo AWD can be a hell of a lot of car for someone not used to it. I would go for it, just make sure you know exactly what you are getting into. Yes, they are fast and fun as hell, but they do break on occasion.

SilvrEclipse · 02-26-2007, 07:08 PM

Dont sell your other car, you will need to drive it when the Talon breaks down.

L-Spec · 02-26-2007, 07:14 PM

First and quick should never be in the same sentence lol jk

My first manual car was actually a '95 Eagle Talon (and so began my love for DSMs) and it was.. awkward. It was weird learning with the sudden grip and power. If you have a very good understanding with a manual transmission, I see why not. I think everyone would agree that if this is your first manual car, a 1st gen DSM would be your best bet.

All in all, it's not a bad first manual car, but I can think of a couple better.

ned032002 · 02-26-2007, 07:37 PM

My first manual car and is also the car I learned on was my old 89 Toyota Tercel EZ. That car was perfect for learning because it wasn't fast by any means so it couldn't really get away from me, unlike a Turbo AWD which you might have more of a difficult time with. You might want to consider a Non-turbo.

gthompson97 · 02-26-2007, 07:42 PM

Guys, it's not like it's his first car ever, just the first manual.

L-Spec · 02-26-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gthompson97

Guys, it's not like it's his first car ever, just the first manual.

That's not the point. Not knowing your clutch engagement might mean a 200hp AWD launch into the car in front of you

steviek · 02-26-2007, 08:21 PM

asking if we think a dsm on a dsm forum is obviously going to get positive feedback...Go ask what they think of a talon on the honda civic forum haha.

EDMUND65 · 02-26-2007, 08:47 PM

they are going to say its gunna cost a lot of money to keep it going...

ned032002 · 02-26-2007, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by L-Spec

That's not the point. Not knowing your clutch engagement might mean a 200hp AWD launch into the car in front of you

Exactly what I was saying, too much power for having little to no experience.

EDMUND65 · 02-26-2007, 09:51 PM

i agree with thompson... a stock DSM Turbo is quick i agree but its not out of control fast... thats when you mod it... it should be a great first manual car..

defiancy · 02-26-2007, 10:16 PM

Yeah, I agree. Turbo DSM would make a great first stick driver.

The clutch is really easy to push in and let out and has a good engagement point. Should be cake. Aaaand last time I checked 200hp stock wasn't really alot.

Killa · 02-26-2007, 10:29 PM

You will eat your clutch out.

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