Hey, well i am searching for a talon tsi awd but my dad thinks awd will be a big problem if it breaks, saying that it will be super expencive to fix. He is going to help me pay, so he wants to know if there has been any known issues with AWD. im also looking for a first gen, a second would be nice, but i cant seem to find any in my price range with everything.

You should ask this in the 4g63 section. You will get more hits there... but I will help you out a little.

Only AWD problem I recall is a problem with the transfer cases leaking causing them to lock up while driving. There was a recall on this and in most cases the dealership would replace the transfer case of the problem was bad enough.

Only other problem is the weaker 3 bolt rear end in the 90, 91, and early 92's. The later 92's and on have a 4 bolt rear end with bigger axles and can handle a little more power than the 3 bolt.

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It's the most popular platform in the DSM world. It's the prefered engine and you could replace the entire driveline if you had to, using used parts, for under a grand, imo. It's a farily simple AWD simple.

You should also look into the GalantVR4.org Cars for Sale section. GVR4 == 1G AWD under the skin and you get 4-doors (cheaper insurance), standard ABS (easy to remove, but gives cheaper insurance) and neither the ricers or cops will be looking for you on the street.

There are a number of GVR4s for sale in the $4k-$6k range across the country.

Well this doesnt have anything to do with AWD, but the guy im looking at a talon sais that it is in good shape except when you shift into second fast, it grinds slighly. but not if you shift slowly. 2 is the only gear it grinds going into. anyone have an idea to what this could be? Ill try to get some more information on it, but im not sure what to ask. i cant test it right now, because its 5 hours away from my house.

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Alright, so what would be the better deal

-1994 with 190km, good looking outside, tsi, awd, no engine problem, but transmition thing for 3500$

or

-1993, good looking inside and outside, sound system, 197km, tsi, but not awd, no engine/tranny problem but needs a new clutch for
2500$

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Im talking him down. how much should i offer
1994 talon tsi awd. 199000km its got tint, leather everything, power everything, moonroof, one new headlight (or one polished one, eather way id buy a new one) looks like a bit of painted bondo on the front of the hood, not very notisable though. No scratches or anything else. Its in toronto, he is asking 3500canadian

How long could i drive the 1994 with transmission issues before it would get worse and require attention. Im not a transmission guy. It would eventually require repair though, correct?

Well im going to pass on the awd one with tranny problems, im trying to get the guy with the bad clutch to go down, but its not working. how much would a stock clutch go for(canadian dollars) without labour, ive got everything i need to do it at school for free.

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-Tony <--- NOT asian.
'06 Wicked White EVO IX

I looked, but to buy and bring a car across border is something im not interested it. I wish it was in Canada, because it is a great deal.

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'06 Wicked White EVO IX