Faults:

At 110,000km, paint on front edge of hood has started bubbling/flaking off. We have a maroon colour; this is the second maroon one I've seen with the problem.

At 120,000km, rocker gasket failed, oil in the spark plug holes; it's cheaper to buy new HT leads every couple of years, rather than to get the gasket fixed.

At 127,000km, radio aerial failed to retract; seems to have come loose from internal extender or has stripped its gears.

At 127,000km, CV joints on the front are just starting to get noisy when turning corners.

General Comments:

Lots of room with the back seats down - I got a 2.1m computer rack in; which is as good as some station wagons.

Handles well with power steering.

Slightly underpowered when you put your foot down, and we have the V6 version; I'd hate to try the 4-cylinder model.

Faults:

HT leads became faulty soon after purchase - replaced them myself.

CV boot replaced at 107000km.

New battery around 101000km.

Part of rubbing strip detached in a car wash (109000km).

General Comments:

Great family car - big boot and comfortable interior. Superb engine too for such a conservative looking car, the V6 sounds and goes great over 4000rpm! The Cronos is a loaded Japanese model (climate air, electric seats etc) and so far nothing has caused problems (not bad for 11 years old).