Well, the engine is starting to knock but it has 145,000 miles. Nothing awful has gone wrong with the car, just average things.
This is a great commuter car but it's not that good on interstates, in fact it's awful on interstates. The gas mileage is GREAT. I know it's time to get rid of it but I really hate to see it go :)
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 25th December, 1999
Oil burner starting at 60,000 miles. Automatic waits too long to up shift & sometimes won't. No power (raced a VW Bug & he blew me away). Death trap (same size as a Yugo). Gas fumes very strong. Noisy. 1 bbl carburetor is a pain in the butt to work on (left me stranded many times because of this). Rust all over. With a 3 cylinder when 1 plug is misfiring, you will definitely know it (it does not run).
One good thing - when it runs, it gets 50 mpg. I'll sell it for $1 or a dohnut.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 27th August, 1999
Timing belt "retired" at 132,000 miles.
Five-year battery died after nine years of service. Front brake rotors tend to warp easily.
Unlike the other Sprint reviewer who suggested these cars won't last (another example of ignorant American prejudice against small cars), mine has gone 141,000 miles and is still going strong. Probably my favorite car, with the exception of the Renault I once owned.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th August, 1999
29th Nov 2000, 20:17
Comment regarding the statement that it's time to get rid of your Sprint after 145,000 miles: I don't agree. My '85 Sprint has 206,000 miles on it! My husband's pressuring me to unload it but I just won't do it because I'm not convinced there is another car as good as this one has been. I am simply spoiled by its dependability and I will drive it until it runs no more. Go forth and do likewise!