The Eagle Talon from Diamond Star Motors (DSM) is a car that either clicks with you or doesn’t, and that’s okay. Some cars have niche appeal, fostering dedicated fan bases. While I might not consider myself part of the die-hard enthusiasts, my admiration for turbochargers, all-wheel-drive, and muscular hood designs makes me appreciate this particular […]
Am I nuts when I say that a 1996 Eagle Talon with only 57k miles on the odometer offered for less than $5k seems like a great deal? Have I been drinking the bring yer trailer Kool Aid? Is this a good price for a slushbox equipped base model (160 hp 4-banger) front-drive 90s car…because […]
This next car comes as a tip from Jeff G who writes: 92 Mitsubishi Eclipse GS, manual, 55k miles, 1-owner car. They’re pretty proud of it, but gonna be hard pressed to find a better looking one of these… That is very true, because most Eclipses from the 90s have long been turned into drag […]
The Diamond Star Motors (DSM) Eagle Talon is one of those cars that you either get…or your don’t get. Which is totally fine. Some cars are like that, they don’t have universal appeal, but they do have a cult of followers. I don’t count myself in the inner circle, but I’m enough of a lover of turbochargers, all-wheel-drive, and manual-gearboxes that I appreciate this next thing. Find this 1992 Eagle Talon TSI offered for $8000 in Johnston, RI via craigslist. Tip from ME.
This next car comes from tipper Matt C who writes; It needs a lot of work – but the engine is still in the car and the connecting rods are still in the engine, which is about all you can ask for a $750 turbo DSM. For that matter, that’s a lot to ask of a […]
The Porsche 356 was first built in Austria by a company called Porsche Konstruktionen GesmbH in the smoldering ruins of WWII…but the little 356 isn’t simply another inexpensive classic like its Beetle brother, but it is an expensive collectible that requires a leather tool case and a waxed mustache to properly drive…particularly in the Speedster version […]
This next car comes from tipper Safety Fast who writes: Haven’t had one of these on the site for a while. That sounds like a challenge to me, Mr Fast, if that is indeed your real name. I’ll start posting so many DSM classics that you’ll think this site should be called Daily Talonismo…but let’s start […]
Ah, the 90’s… Remember when people still bought two door, sporty cars in primary colors? Every manufacturer wanted in on the action including Chrysler’s low price brand – the now dead Plymouth. Plymouth’s entry in this derby was a stylishly aero coupe, the Laser. Find this 1992 Plymouth Laser for sale in Fayetteville, GA for $3,250 […]
by Cory — The 4g63 engine is sort of the Hercules of Japanese import tuner world. The 4g61 was it’s little brother and originally came in this 1989 Dodge Colt turbo. This 4g63 engine swapped 1989 Dodge Colt is listed for $2200 in Minneapolis, MN. The seller mentions the perennial red flags to tinkering with […]
In the past year, you’ve been unwillingly introduced to almost every oddball member of the DSM compact-car family. Almost. Besides the responsible matron with a crippling meth addiction (Hyundai Elantra, 4G63-powered), the androgynous middle child (Mitsubishi Mirage, also 4G63-powered), and the estranged uncle (Eagle Summit with slicks, side-exit exhaust, and yes, a 4G63), there’s the […]