Faults:

I have spent a mere $10.00 in repairs in the past year. 2 clamps and a small extension on the exhaust. That's it. Last year I had to replace the catalytic converter, as the pipe burned out.

General Comments:

It is unbelievably cheap to drive. The body is now going and rust holes are apparent. I've been looking for a 2000 model, but have not found one. I need to get one before the timing belt goes at 200K!

Faults:

I have had to do mostly just routine maintenance on my firefly.

I replaced the transmission, clutch & pressure plate at 225000 km.

I had the exhaust valves and a valve guide replaced at around 200000 km.

I have replaced the starter, battery & radiator in the last couple of years.

Last year I replaced the axle shaft on the drivers side. I am about to order the one for the passenger side now.

I have replaced the rear wheel bearings several times. Does anyone know why they go so often?

I am about to order struts for front and back seeing as the engine seems to want to go for ever.

General Comments:

This has been a very tough little car that is very cheap to operate and repair. I drive it very hard and have very little trouble with it. I am looking for another one now for my daughters if anyone knows where there is one. I would prefer 1995 or newer.

E-mail me at wattoe@nbnet.nb.ca.

I get 38-42 mpg. Does anyone know how to check the oxygen sensors?

Faults:

Some electrical problems with headlights, very minor valve cover oil leak.

General Comments:

Overall a very reliable and economical car. I am still very happy with it after 11 years and 200,000 kms. Kinda wish I bought a new one in 2000 the last year they were produced. This car is great for hauling all sorts of things with the rear seat folded.

Faults:

When I purchased the car I had to replace the brakes, emergency brake cable, the rotors and the hinges on the door.

General Comments:

I got this car a while back thinking that it wouldn’t last one winter, I thought that it would break down within a few months. The only reason I had bought it was because of the great fuel mileage on it.

That was quite some time ago, since then I have put this car through allot, including rolling it over into a ditch because of an icy road. (2 hours later the car was back on the road driving under its own power with only a broken mirror, a couple of small dents and broken drivers side window.)

This is a very surprisingly roomy car, I'm 6'1/2" and weigh 260 pounds and I can seat my self and 3 other friends comfortably (which I can’t do in my mustang)

The little car also surprises you under the hood as well with a rather impressive acceleration time, and sharp turning.

I would definitely suggest this car, or any of the other cars built off of this (Geo Metro, Suzuki Swift, etc...) to anyone looking for a car that you can have some fun in with a very low operating cost. I wouldn’t suggest an automatic in this though.

Faults:

Kickdown cable snapped; repaired with a crimp lock used to repair snapped bike cables! Perfect!

General Comments:

I absolutely love my car!

Owners should go to www.Suzukird.com and get the aftermarket exhaust headers for the 3 cylinder and 4 cylinder motors! Unbelievable improvement in performance, and especially fuel economy! My car only does 2800 RPM on the highway with a 3 speed, compared to 3500 before!

I will own it forever I think!

Faults:

Recurring problem with the headlights cutting out. Dealer replaced the headlight switch under warranty, then when the headlight switch went 100 km over warranty, dealer stated it was my problem-at a cost of SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS for the switch itself. Replaced the switch again, and it's just gone out again this past week. Wrote to General Motors to complain about the problem/service, and was sent a very nice form letter which stated absolutely nothing other than, "sorry, you're over warranty we can't help you" EVEN THOUGH THE PROBLEM STARTED WHEN THE CAR WAS UNDER Warranty!

General Comments:

Great gas mileage.

After the warranty experience with GM, will never buy another GM product again.

Good pickup for its size.

Does OK in an accident. (got rear ended)