Faults:

One of the ignition coils went out at 110,000 miles. I had them both replaced.

The fuel pump was replaced right before I bought it at 107,000 miles.

The headliner has started to fall in the rear corners.

A couple of flat tires, but that's not really GM's fault.

General Comments:

This car was bought from my Grandparents who drove it once a week and kept it in a garage.

The car is in almost-mint condition. It's black with a white pinstripe along the sides. There is no rust whatsoever.

Due to being equipped with the 2.5 Tech 4, the car isn't exactly a speed demon. I've made some "modifications" however and she'll pick up a little better these days. She's a VERY nice ride on the freeway at around 70 MPH.

Enormous trunk that could swallow three of four dead bodies.

Responsive steering.

EVERYTHING WORKS! I paid $500 for this car and I feel like a con-man. This is a beautiful car and in the time I've had it, she hasn't let me down.

Faults:

Alternator.

Brake pads.

Thermostat.

Power Steering.

General Comments:

Great car; never left me stranded anywhere. Drove 200 miles round trip every weekend, held up great.

No problems with the original engine or transmission. I loved the distinguished sound of the 2.5L 4 cylinder engine.

Premium comfort and a great stereo system too considering it was a factory unit. I'll never find another car like it.

Faults:

AC hose.

Timing chain.

Tranny slipped a little.

Cruise failed after a while.

Engine and transmission problems could be attributed to my own rough driving.

General Comments:

Limited production (3200 4-Dr GTs made).

The 3.8 motor was full of low end power and it often begged for quick starts off the line and I obliged with a terrific whoosh. Of course I mostly stayed at the speed limit, just enjoyed getting to it quickly in that car. I surprised many V8 muscle cars in my old 87 Ciera GT. Plus it had a heavy duty suspension, brakes and cooling.

With a gauge package, center console, sun roof and full power options it was a world class machine, a real sleeper. The GT's only came in Black, Grey or Burgundy with silver rocker panel flares that were GT only and alloy wire like wheels and the Ciera model with composite headlights and fog lights.

I am always looking for another one, my first one was traded in at my wife's request!

PS. If you get a Ciera GT - don't do what I did: I replaced the stock steering wheel with a Grant Custom GT wheel in black that resembled a GT wheel of a factory type but the grip was thicker and the diameter a little smaller- I just started driving even faster!!