Faults:

I bought it needing a engine. No biggie, have been a mechanic for years; thought OK, I can handle that. Bought the engine, installed it, and it runs good now. Just a bunch of little things; leaking pinion seal, A/C, courtesy lights, rear wiper, but I have to say, I like the comfort and the feel.

The leather could use work, but not horribly bad for its age.

Still wouldn't buy another GM. I think after this, I will go back to my Fords. But once GM irons through the little stuff, would consider giving them a shot again.

General Comments:

Handles good.

Rides good.

ABS airbag light come on frequently.

Size and fuel mileage are not bad at all.

Faults:

Odometer stopped working.

General Comments:

This is one of the best cars I have ever owned; I will miss it.

Gas is too expensive. This is a 6 cylinder and I am now shopping for a 4 cylinder like many others.

I have only done maintenance: tires, tuneup, brakes.

If I did not have to worry about gas prices, I would buy a new one just like this one.

Faults:

First got the car and the front end needed complete rebuild; both wheel bearings, all ball joints, brakes, and front axle.

Now a key is stuck in the ignition and the locks kept unlocking. For those curious about that; I traced the problem back to the rear hatch key button; it was corroded and faulty. I manually took it apart myself (20 minutes), cleaned it, and it no longer opens the back window itself, but the locks no longer unlock, and with a remote button and one on the dash, who needs the other one. Hope this helps.

Faults:

Transmission bands slipping 27,000 miles.

Ignition module failed 33,000 miles.

Water Pump failed 45,000 miles.

Ball Joints toast after 80,000 miles.

Wiper module failed 85,000 miles.

Ball Joints toast again after 120,000 miles and entire front suspension needs to be replaced immediately 121,000 miles.

Possibly intake manifold replacement. Different opinions from mechanics so far.

General Comments:

This car has cost me a lot of money in repairs relative to the price I paid for it -- $11,000. Yet I have some sort of attachment to it.

It's never broken down on the road, but I've had to replace the battery and alternator a few times as is the case with most cars. I generally know when somethings wrong with this vehicle before it gives me real problems.

It constantly needs brake replacements, and suspension service or replacements. The electrical system is pretty crappy. All the speakers never seem to work at the same time, the overhead light flickers when going over bumps.

The most annoying problem is that every few weeks for about 3-5 days, my key won't come out of the ignition after turning off the engine. Sometimes I have to wait up to 15 minutes.

The interior needs to be pampered or it's destroyed easily.