Faults:

Nothing ever went wrong with the car. I did a few performance upgrades. I put a Centerforce clutch in it, K&N filter, Air-Research T3-T4 hybrid turbo, and Flowmaster mufflers.

Attracted too many law enforcement official's attention & tickets which led to the eventual sale of the 'bird.

General Comments:

My 'bird was wickedly fast.

I "tested" it at the drag-strip & turned 15.3 @ 91 MPH with the minimal upgrades I mentioned above.

I also drove it to Florida & Pa. - 31 MPG.

Was very comfortable.

Faults:

New water pump at 150K miles.

Rebuilt transmission at 145K miles.

A/C blew and was removed before I purchased the car.

Motor in the passenger seat does not work.

Engine fan is hooked to a manual switch under the dashboard.

General Comments:

The car runs very well for being 13 years old.

Turbo is quick for being only a 4 cylinder.

I love my car, the Turbo-bird!!

Faults:

Currently on the 3rd transmission, the first one wore out, and the second I broke (popped the clutch in reverse, now the reverse idler gear sits on my desk as a reminder).

Limited slip rear clutches are worn out.

The clutch pack broke at about 40,000 (one of the keepers for the springs broke).

Valve cover gaskets have been replaced multiple times.

The computer has been replaced.

4th water pump, 2nd A/C compressor, 2nd ignition module, 5th timing belt, new heater core, new radiator, 3rd steering rack.

Driver's seat is twisted because the vertical support broke.

I have a few electrical problems (read shorts), primarily in the center console.

Other misc. wear items have been replaced over the years.

The car has left me stranded twice, the first was because the clutch failed, the second was my fault, I over tightened the timing belt.

General Comments:

I have owned this car since day 1 and have changed the oil like clockwork every 2,000 miles, and have performed all non warranty work myself.

For those that say the car is difficult to work on, go spend the $100 or so for the dealer repair books available from Helm Inc. They are better by far than the Chilton's. One use, and they have paid for themselves.

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the car except the equalizer blew.

Since I bought the car used I have replaced the engine, brakes, and clutch.

When I first got it there was a knocking in the engine, but when disassembling it all it was, was a loose bolt in the oil pan.

Those are the only problems I've run into.

General Comments:

I'm 16 and this is my first car. I bought it for $400 from a neighbor who bought it at an auction for $600 and it was in perfect shape.

When things were replaced the car ran great. It handles great and at high speeds it seems it could go faster. When raced at a track it had a better time than a 5.0 Mustang. I'll keep this car until it dies. Modification will be soon in the future.