Faults:

When I bought this car it needed a service, flat out service, not a major service, but things you do to your everyday car Ex. plugs, wires, fuel filter, air filter, brakes etc...

Got into an accident 21 days after I had purchased it for a mere $250.00.

General Comments:

This car hauls major ass! For 140 horsepower and a 180 lbs. ft. of torque this car kept up with 5.0's.

Faults:

The alternator had to be changed shortly after we got the car (covered by the 30 day warranty).

Other than that, most of the repairs were routine: brakes, muffler, battery etc.

General Comments:

This car has taken a beating and is still ticking.

The paint has been flaking off.

Rust seems attracted to the doors. Where the door opens at the hinges rust has eaten away at the corners.

Not a very roomy car. Especially for anyone around the 6 foot mark. Very little leg room in the back.

Faults:

2 Alternators have failed (the original and a re-manufactured one)

The original 3 speed auto failed.

The rear-defrost has failed (seems to be a trend in these cars)

The paint (in my opinion) failed.

General Comments:

This car was purchased as a program car by my parents, and has driven like a champ for 10 years.

Performance from the 3.1L is potent and builds quickly from just off idle. While not what I would consider 'smooth', the throttle is fairly linear and is easy for around town and freeway driving.

The suspension could use a little tweaking. It seems vague on the freeway and the power steering is 'pronounced' in the parking lot. Upgrading the stock tires and wheels to a larger diameter and width is advised.

Ergonomics are not bad, although the HVAC controls are set a bit low in my opinion. I've heard complaints of the headlight and wiper controls being a little cheesy, but I don't mind them.

The car is quite roomy inside, especially considering its relatively small actual size. Cup holders are plentiful, as is glove box size. Seat and carpet fabric has held up quite well in this car, as has the finish on plastic pieces.

The seats are supportive, if not perhaps a tad thin on padding. Bolsters are big enough and hold you in place during heavy-cornering.

The electrical system in this car seems to be sub-par. 2 alternators in 10 years seems excessive to me. Not to mention that with the wipers, headlights, and rear defrost all on, the turn signal barely blinks... especially at idle. Recently the rear defroster began malfunctioning, causing its circuit breaker to overheat and trip. Unfortunately, the breaker is shared with the power door locks, so when it trips, the locks only work manually.

My only other complaint is regarding the paint: bad. GM refuses to take blame for the thousands of its cars that have obviously defective paint, but rather than dwell on it, I just had it repainted.

Faults:

Catalytic convertor broke.

Water pump replaced.

Fuel gauge isn't reliable.

Dashlight out.

Some leaks in the coolant system.

Heater core leaked.

General Comments:

The seats are uncomfortable but the leg room is ample and all of the controls are easy to get to.

The V6 provides power, but the transmission is a little jumpy.

Though it's high in mileage, I haven't had to spend much on repairs.

If you buy one and the heater core needs to be replaced, roll it over a cliff. It's terrible to get to and a mechanic will charge you an arm and a leg to do it.