Faults:

Radiator had to be replaced at 195000 kilometers.

Transmission tail piece replaced (crack).

Cruise control stopped working, haven't fixed yet. Since horn doesn't work anymore I think the problems might be isolated in steering column somewhere (fuses all good).

Vacuum leak freaks out the heating system (blows gusts of hot air when under load)

Door handles and locks can't take mild winter weather followed by cold snap. This makes it a real challenge getting in the car. Freezing rain and subsequent cold turns the wagon into Fort Knox.

Having trouble with the rear door (station wagon) locks and power window.

General Comments:

This is probably the best value I ever got for my money. I am a student who has traveled 60 kms a day for the past year and a half with this beast. I must admit I have a lot of respect for the old wagon, although I usually drive it like a rental. It seems to get into its own when the speed hits about 115 kms (70 mph), and remains composed at much higher speeds, I'm told.

Faults:

Motor and transmission both made noises and were replaced at 90k.

General Comments:

I love this car. Except the Buick it is the last big SW and I can fit four dogs (in crates) plus luggage and people in it, and travel comfortably to Canada for sheepdog trials.

It's a boat and I'm thinking of adding Crown Vic police stuff so it handles bettetr, but if you're cruising down the Intersate at 70-75 with the A/C working and the stereo playing and you've four dogs in the back, who can whimper?