Faults:

1. Front shocks leaked oil and were replaced.

2. Front brake pads replaced.

3. Front brake discs warped and re-faced DIY.

4. Coolant water level dropped 1 litre every day. Suspected head gasket failure. Pending re-torquing head bolts, or subsequent repair.

General Comments:

Cons:

1. Slow acceleration from a standstill.

2. Clonking front axle.

3. Very difficult to replace the front suspension, cos the anti-roll bar links have rusted bolts, making it necessary to prepare for hack-sawing the thing off.

4. Weak head gasket.

5. Boaty drive around corners.

Pros:

1. Cheap second hand.

2. Plenty of aftermarket parts on the cheap.

3. No rust at all.

4. Comfortable driving position for 5'8" guy like me.

5. Plenty of space for 5 adults + 2 children in the rear third row seats.

6. Relatively easy on gas costs compared to 2.0 litre passenger cars taking 5 persons.

7. Noise insulation not bad at 100+ km/h speeds.

8. Sunroof has no leaks, indicating good build quality.