# Replacing 1990 Eagle Talon with 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT, 2001 Toyota Celica GT-S?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-1990-eagle-talon-with-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-2001-toyota-celica-gt-s/65016>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Tags:** eagle, toyota, mitsubishi\
**Created:** [May 27, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-1990-eagle-talon-with-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-2001-toyota-celica-gt-s/65016 "2011-05-27T20:38:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![ligallagher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecb155/32.png) [@ligallagher](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ligallagher)\
**Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-1990-eagle-talon-with-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-2001-toyota-celica-gt-s/65016/1 "2011-05-27T20:38:54Z")

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My 1990 Eagle Talon (love of my life) got rear-ended on the inner-state by a double semi-truck. The driver was doing his paperwork. I’m looking to replace it after much agony over maybe repairing Eagle. Just wanted some in-put on what you guys think of either the Mitsubishi or Toyota as a replacement. I do not have much money, at this point. After my attorney gets finished with the trucking company - it might be a different story. In the meantime, I need a ride.

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**Author:** ![chaissos](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/chaissos/32/2347_2.png) [@chaissos](https://community.cartalk.com/u/chaissos)\
**Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 9:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-1990-eagle-talon-with-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-2001-toyota-celica-gt-s/65016/2 "2011-05-27T21:33:51Z")

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I think they’re both acceptable cars, and you might like both. Just have a good mechanic give it an inspection before you buy to make sure it’s in good condition (drivetrain). That’ll run you around $100. That’s better than having to replace an engine or transmission in a few months, though.  
  
I prefer the Celica. I’ve just always liked the body styling better than the Eclipse, but it’s really just a personal taste thing. People I’ve known with both loved them.  
  
Oh, congratulations for surviving this accident, too. Semi’s can really make a mess of a small car…or even a big car.

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**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\
**Post date:** [May 27, 2011, 11:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-1990-eagle-talon-with-2001-mitsubishi-eclipse-gt-2001-toyota-celica-gt-s/65016/3 "2011-05-27T23:37:56Z")

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budget limit?