Faults:

Safety switch that prevents car from being turned on if not in 'park' position.

Battery (original from 1997) had to be replaced.

Rusty wire connected to the starter had to be cleaned (car wouldn't crank).

Spark plugs along with the cap and wires were replaced as recommended by the mechanic; (no more problems after this).

At 100 km/h starts shaking, but drive smooth at 120 km.

General Comments:

Very comfortable car, lots of space and a huge trunk.

Good sound system and quick-acting air conditioning keeps you cool in the summer.

You need to hit the gas pedal real hard if you wanna move from a stop, but once it gains speed, it's cruising like a boat.

This car isn't suitable for short distances or small city driving. It's also fairly large, be careful when parking!

I really wanted a golf, but this car had only 61,000 km and it looks brand new, especially when washed you can't tell it apart from a brand new car.

I don't drive much so I wonder how reliable it would be if I did.

Faults:

Door Ajar Light does not shut off.

Interior Lamps stay on for an undetermined amount of time.

Speed Sensor replaced at 87,000 miles.

Speed Sensor replaced at 106,000 miles.

Strange appearance of radiator steam at odd occasions. Have been unable to get this fixed. Dealer says he cannot detect it. Though I know I've seen it many times.

Beginning to have serious valve noise at 106,000 miles.

Once for some odd reason the headlights would not come on. Then, after I repeatedly turned them off and on they only came on normally after switching the high-beams off and on.

General Comments:

Generally I like my car. The interior is comfortable and I am a 6'2" guy.

The ride is smooth although I think the car is seriously underpowered by the 6 cylinder engine.

Quiet interior/good factory sound system.

Visibility is good while driving.

The acceleration could be better.

The car is comfortable over long drives.

Faults:

Head gasket replaced at 60,000 miles.

Rotor problems at 60,000 miles.

Dome light and door ajar lamp stay on.

Service Engine Soon light comes on for no reason.

General Comments:

Aside from the gasket and rotor problems, I've only predominantly had electrical problems. I can deal with that as long as the car gets me where I need to go.

Spraying the door hinges did not help with the dome light problem. I just pulled out the dome light and floor bulbs, now the door ajar light works correctly.

I think the Service Engine Soon light is fluke this time. The first time, with the head gasket problem, it would blink while the car was stammering then stay on. Now it just pops on and the car is performing just fine.

The problems I mentioned above pale in comparison to all of the problems I had with my '86 Taurus.

I love my Sable. It's very comfortable, powerful, and handles well in the snow.

Impressive sound system (MACH).

I only gave it a 9 for performance because while it is fast and powerful once you get moving, I would like more power "off the line".

The paint quality is tremendous, and the chrome factory rims shine like aftermarket rims. As a matter of fact, they reflect on the concrete both day and night!