Faults:

Engine seized after 980 miles (20 miles under the warranty)

The dealer gave me a hard time about fixing the car, saying it was too expensive. I had to remind him it was under warranty. Only after the threat of legal action, did I get a car to replace this one.

General Comments:

It handled well for the little time that I had it, and there was more than enough power to get the car moving. I cannot judge the car as bad, as they are mostly reliable, but I will never buy a car from that dealer again.

Faults:

Mass air flow sensor can be expected to be replaced every 20,000 miles or so.

General Comments:

My previous review is listed here. I bought this car in 2001 in Alabama.

Today, 8/28/05, I sold it to a woman in Castro Valley, CA. The mileage of the car was 200,356. This was a pretty reliable car for me. I would have kept it longer, but we didn't have room any longer for 3 cars.

This car would give me 25 mpg on the road regularly.

Faults:

Normal wear and tear over 17 years.

Water pump replaced at 100k.

Head-gasket soon after.

Battery a few miles later.

Not another problem since, and I'm pushing 200k.

Maintained regularly.

General Comments:

Great gas mileage.

This car is seriously quick, and handles like it's on rails. Zero to 60 in a flash.

I drive it like I stole it, and it still runs great.

Faults:

The heater core became undone at 70,000 miles.

The brakes, brake and fuel lines along with master cylinder and engine sensor all had to be replaced at 106,000 miles probably because I let it sit for 3 years.

General Comments:

The car is quick and was the most reliable vehicle I have owned up to this point.

I have only good things to say about the Ciera and certainly would recommend it to all.

Faults:

Heater core at 70,000.

Brakes, brake lines at 106,000.

Sensor at 106,000.

Fuel lines at 106,000.

Master cylinder at 106,000.

Air conditioner at 106,000.

General Comments:

The car was the most reliable car I ever owned until I let it sit for 3 years after getting side wiped. During the time it sat, mice and bees made it their home.

Put $1000 into it after letting it sit, and it still isn't the same. It starts without problems, but there seems to be a power problem after driving it a short time (can't figure it out).

Otherwise it hesitates on the start when it didn't before. Before it sat, the car was extremely quick, and very easy and enjoyable to drive.

I recommend it to all; without the problems that is.

Faults:

The door hinge on the drivers side door was worn out when I bought it. I fixed it for 5 dollars.

Ithad a bad coil pack for the ignition system. The coil cost 15 dollars at a junkyard and took about an hour to fix.

Other that that, it has ran great.

General Comments:

I am really impressed with the 3.8l v6, and the FE3 suspension option.

I also have a 1986 VW GTI, and the Olds will out run, and out corner the GTI.

Fuel economy is a little on the poor side, I get around 25mpg or so. Decent, except when compared to the GTI's 35.

Insurance is more expensive too, but at a 15 dollar a month margin, well worth it.

Great sleeper car, surprises everybody it goes up against.

I drive this car every day, and drag it on the weekends. Tons of fun.