1993 - 1997 Eagle Vision Pre-Owned Review

The TSi also featured a touring suspension, standard antilock brakes (ABS) and 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in

The Vision was a much more exciting car to drive than any else domestic competitor. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)

performance tires. It was a much more exciting car to drive than the ESi, or just about anything else from its domestic competitors, even managing to pull some import buyers away from their respective loyalties. On the 300-foot skidpad it managed a commendable 0.81 G rating, while around town its 11.5 meter (37.7 foot) turning radius made it fairly good for low speed maneuverability. Braking was also adequate for the era. The TSi's ABS equipped 4-wheel discs managed 60 mph (96.6 km/h) to standstill in 44.2 meters (145 feet).

The Vision got even better in 1994, when Chrysler Group upgraded the 4-speed automatic gearbox to shift smoother, a complaint

The Vision experienced suspension problems, wearing out tie rods and bushings quicker than expected. (Photo: DaimlerChrysler Canada)

some owners had of the first year car. Chrysler Group's AutoStick manual-mode shifter became available in 1996 model Visions, adding substantially to the car's sport-oriented driving dynamics.

Problems with the car revolved around suspension components, with tie rods and bushings reportedly wearing quicker than what would be normal on rival sedans. Other complaints were in regards to engine and road noise, which are higher than some imported rivals such as Honda's Accord and Toyota's Camry. The Vision also didn't feature a locking gas cap, which could pose a problem if one of your neighbors takes advantage of free mid-night fill-ups.