CAR DIED, AGAIN
#56265
November 06, 2003 08:18 pm UTC
November 06, 2003 08:18 pm UTC
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I GOT MY TALON ABOUT A MONTH AGO, AND WELL... I'VE ONLY DRIVIN IT FOR ABOUT A WEEK NOW. I KNOW THEY BRAKE DOWN A LOT, BUT COME ON(!!!)... IM GOING TO BRAKE DOWN SOON. I PICKED IT UP FROM THE SHOP TODAY, AND THERE WAS APSOLUTLY NO POWER. I WAS BEING TOLD IT WAS OK, EVEN THOUGH I KNEW IT WASNT, AND I WAS A LITTLE UPSET THAT I WAS BEING TOLD NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT, BUT IN MY STUPIDITY I THOUGHT IT WAS SOMETHIN SMALL, LIKE A VACUME LEEK, THAT I COULD TAKE AND FIX AT HOME LATER. WELL, I GOT ABOUT 15MINS AWAY WHEN IT BROKE DOWN AGAIN! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!! I DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO ANYMORE. IM IN SCHOOL RIGHT NOW, SO MY DAD HAS TAKEN CARE OF ALL OF THE BILLS SO FAR. NOW HE'S TELLING ME I HAVE TO SELL IT. I REALLY DONT WANT TO, BUT WHAT CHOICE DO I HAVE? IM REALLY SORRY FOR GOING ON LIKE THIS, AND FOR IT BEING SUCH A DOWNER TOO, ESPECIALY FOR MY 1ST POSTING. THANKS FOR LISTENING, I THOUGHT SOME OF U MAY BE ABLE TO RELATE.
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Re: CAR DIED, AGAIN
#56267
November 06, 2003 08:36 pm UTC
November 06, 2003 08:36 pm UTC
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Rafal Kraskiewicz
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Sorry to hear. I may have suffered the same fate today, only about a week after getting it back on the road. *sigh*
I'll be doign a compression test tommorow to confirm what I suspect.
'97 Cherokee '92 Talon TSi AWD
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Re: CAR DIED, AGAIN
#56268
November 07, 2003 02:49 am UTC
November 07, 2003 02:49 am UTC
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Wahid Mannan
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like vince said if you can't afford it then you can't afford it especially if your dad is paying for all the bills so far. i'm in school as well and my car breaks down too, just recently my callipers went and i had to get it fixed, that cost a lot of money...i don't know if that helped or not; knowing that other people are having as much problems as you or even more. just recently in the yorkdale meet (my 1st time there) i met people who also had problems with their car/s. that made feel a little bit better knowing that i wasn't in the boat alone...i hope it does the same for you...but it will be a shame if you have to sell your car, then again you have to set your priorities and choose what in life is improtant. also if you sell your car now you can always get one later when you can afford it. i hope that helped
IT'S NOT A CAR UNLESS IT'S A TURBO!!
- 2003 Saturn Vue - 1996 BMW 740I
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Re: CAR DIED, AGAIN
#56270
November 07, 2003 07:26 am UTC
November 07, 2003 07:26 am UTC
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Scharok Nieknam
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every car has problems, new VW's are check-engine-light trigger happy, SLK's have power top problems, hondas rust quicker than any other car i have seen, supras have head gasket issues, grand prix GTP's have tranny issues as do Acura 3.2TL's and accord V6's, maximas have coil pack problems, camry's have starter issues, etc etc and surprise surprise, talons have a few issue here and there, mine has been the most reliable car,.. just take it to some one who knows these cars, fix up up right the first time, and maintain it properly and it will last you a long long time.
want a car with minimal, if any issues? get a lexus, even an old one, or tell your dad to help you put $3k down, $199/month and you can get a brand new tiburon, under warranty and problem free.
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Re: CAR DIED, AGAIN
#56272
November 07, 2003 03:21 pm UTC
November 07, 2003 03:21 pm UTC
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steve watt
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Yep they are expensive to fix, but what other car can you modify like ours and spank all those expensive cars out there... My turbo died again,,,now putting in that 16G,,,great but have to upgrade injectors, fuel, exhaust all at once now. So big bucks for sure, but I can't wait for that kick in the pants when I take it out once this is all done... I am having a hard time paying for it as well..I am even worse shape then a student,,,,working on a divorce..I thought $60hr for a mechanic was expensive,,,try a lawyer at $250hr.... Thought about that Tiburon deal as well, but I would miss my AWD too much. Well I hope it works out for you....timing is everything....going to be a cheap Christmas... Later
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Re: CAR DIED, AGAIN
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November 07, 2003 05:27 pm UTC
November 07, 2003 05:27 pm UTC
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Jordan Markwith
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Im with Scharok on the getting a lexus for dependibility. My dad owns a 1990 ls400 with 440,000kms and all that has gone on it has been 1 alternator, 1 battery, 2 sets of brake pads and it still drives like new.
1990 tsi awd- Big 16g fully ported, k&N, 2g mani, mbc@18psi, 255 pump, 3" turbo back exhaust no cat, hks turbo timer, datalogger, autometer a/f boost, unorthodox underdrive pully, big fmic, safc 2, JE 9:1 pistons, b/s removed, safc-2, 550cc's, 2g mas
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Re: CAR DIED, AGAIN
#56274
November 07, 2003 08:01 pm UTC
November 07, 2003 08:01 pm UTC
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Tim Grechin
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Hey Gene, Sorry to hear about your car. The reason your first engine died was because of lack of oil. Your car was burning it and it dried out and a piston put a whole in the block.
What happened after the swap? If you need help, I can come by and give you a proper hand. It could just possibly have been an inproper installation of a part. Anyway, what happened to make it break down again? Everything just seems to be maintenance/install problems.
11.254@132.14MPH - Tractionally impaired
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Re: CAR DIED, AGAIN
#56275
November 08, 2003 12:51 am UTC
November 08, 2003 12:51 am UTC
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Steve Rode
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The Talon is a great car, but like they said. You need a good job or the ability to do the work yourself. My Talon served faithfully for three years and then the engine and transmission went in quick succession. I'm not a "motor-head" myself, so the coin was necessary. Get something reliable, and when you have some cash that you can burn, get your love fixed.
'93 Tsi AWD AT, 16G Turbo,3" front to back '11 Evolution X, stock
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Re: CAR DIED, AGAIN
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November 09, 2003 05:03 am UTC
November 09, 2003 05:03 am UTC
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Rob Cauduro
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I know your dad wants to sell it, and I know you need a car for school and I know you are tight for cash but man oh man, these cars become addicting to work on. This board is your best friend if you decide you want to keep it and learn how to do the work yourself. there is almost nothing that hasnt been done, or disscussed or anything that hasnt been well documented here or on other dsm boards before. I would keep it and take the bus for now. I realize school is important right now as well but who says you cant have a hobbie while you study? As for parts, the wanted to buy section and for sale forum is like your parts store. You wont find parts anywhere cheaper than posted here. (for the most part) Its a big decision to make eh?
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Re: CAR DIED, AGAIN
#56278
November 24, 2003 01:38 am UTC
November 24, 2003 01:38 am UTC
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Charles Lavoie
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Without the love of all the members on this board. I would have sold a long time ago. P.S. Too bad you all live in TO.
98,6Bolt,3"EXH,LINKV3,780cc,SD,SCM61@26PSI, 340LPH,AFPR,TSBOV,REARWB,FMIC,2"RAD(20/80/WW)
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