Faults:

The only thing that has ever gone wrong with it in three years is the first cooling fan went out. There was still the second one so it was no big deal, but that's it. Oh and the dealer fixed it right away for free. Other than that, nothing has gone wrong with it at all.

General Comments:

I run this car sooooo hard and I supercharged the engine and race with it. I run the quarter mile in 13.4 seconds with an automatic that has been converted to an autostick.

The car I have, the GSi, handles so well on factory suspension I didn't even bother to upgrade it. It corners great at high speeds.

The engine puts up with a real beating from me. This is a great great car. I love it. Wouldn't trade it for another car.

Faults:

So far, this is one of the best cars I've owned.

It does sway a little when it's windy, and does not have much horse-power.

But overall, especially with gas being as expensive as it has become, it's good to know the $18.00 dollars I put in the tank will get me 300 miles.

Yup, got to like that!

General Comments:

Good car for the cost.

Faults:

The heater/AC fan squeaks intermittently in the 1st position.

At 37,000 miles, a fuel injector became clogged. The car wanted to stall on the road. I added a fuel injector cleaner and that took care of it.

The "check engine" light was on for a couple days and then went off. This is probably more of a reflection on the fuel quality rather than the car itself.

General Comments:

Overall this has been a good car. The fuel economy should be better for such a small engine and light car. My girlfriend's car is a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2. That car is bigger and has a lot more power, yet gets as good - if not better gas mileage.

The car has been very reliable, and is good in cold weather climates. It always starts - even at -25F!

The handling/suspension is very good and solid.. as is the steering. However, the car is easily manipulated by a strong cross wind.

The car is great for transporting relatively large items, because the hatch opens and you can fold down the back seats.

The stereo system is surprisingly good for an inexpensive car.

Seems to be solid, in that there are few rattles and squeaks.

Acceleration is not great. However, if you get to 4,000 rpm when running through the gears, it will get up and go.

Even though the cost of acquiring this car is not too high, the cost of ownership is. The main reason is because of the rapid depreciation and disproportionately high cost of insurance for such an inexpensive car.

The rear bumper seems to be durable. I was hit from behind at 15mph and there was no damage.

Faults:

Nothing in particular.

General Comments:

Although the car I had driven was a rental, it was the best small car I've experienced from a rental. The ride is comfortable, handling is OK, and responsive. The engine is a little bit noisy, but the cabin remains relatively quiet.

The only down side is that the steering jiggles nervously when push over 80mph. And you can tell the interior is made from cheap materials. Other wise it's a capable car and a heck of a lot better than a Geo Metro.