Faults:

Ignition problems: changed distributor cap and rotor, hall effect sensor, wires. Coil was flaking off with rust and humid.

Aftermarket wires needs very low resistance. My coil could not push through Neihoff brand wires.

Watch for the rotating metal "crown" in the base of distributor underneath the hall effect sensor. Its melted plastic rivets tends to loosen hence random timing.

Speed/Density sensor would stick in cold weather stalling the car at stops and provide no speed on speedometer.

Oxygen sensor went bad.

MAP sensor was good, but slow in response.

Transmission valve body suddenly jammed with crud, making slow jerky shifts. Filter and ATF+3 fluid change plus valve body cleaning helped. (A-413 transmission.)

General Comments:

The driving experience is spoiled by the flawed, but solid 3-speed transmission.

Had no problem pulling 2500lbs U-Haul trailer.

Absolutely no rust anywhere even under it.

Fixing this car costs next to nothing, and everything is a breeze to change/repair.

Seats this comfortable on long rides are a blessing.

Heater is great, but flow options are limited and whatever setting makes my contact lenses dry up when driving.(no air to you when on defrost! Cold when -40C outside)

Faults:

What Hasn't gone wrong with this car is the real question?replaced transmission twice, water pump, battery twice, power steering pump, exhaust, body was oxidizing.

General Comments:

This car had good power although after about 90,000 miles, it started to nickel and dime me to death.

Had to have the transmission replaced, water pump, exhaust.

This car has a lot of problems do not buy this car ever!

Faults:

Only one problem so far. The speedometer sometimes works and sometimes doesn't work.

General Comments:

1) very, very fast car

2) this is a wolf in sheeps skin

3) no policeman would think that you're speeding in this thing

4) good on gas

5) cheap pocket rocket to race the kiddies and their Hondas.

Faults:

The dome light stayed on constantly so the bulb was removed until the button on the frame for the domelight could be replaced.

Daytime Running Lights don't come on anymore.

ABS bulb in dash burnt out.

General Comments:

This is a very comfy car. I like the fact that I can buy a cheap car and have things like A/C, heated mirrors, cruise control, etc.

Huge cabin. Even tall people are comfy, especially in the front.

Easy to read dash instruments especially at night.

Faults:

The car is in overall decent shape.

Paint is starting to fade and wear thin in some spots.

Front bumper has a slight bend in it due to a minor curb impact by the previous owner.

The interior carpeting has worn out and faded in some places.

General Comments:

This car is an ideal road cruiser. While it cannot out perform a mustang, it has great pickup and hugs the turns like a sports car.

After 166,000 miles on the car by the previous owner, this car is still running strong with not a thing wrong with it.

The interior is near perfect and the factory stereo sounds almost as great as a new custom audio deck.

It's not a big car, but it makes great use of space with a roomy interior and spacious trunk.

The Spirit rides smooth and steady, even with the original suspension.

And last of all... I feel safe knowing that there is a driver's side airbag in my car.