Faults:

Accelerator cable snapped shortly after I bought the car; I believe this is because it wasn't sitting right on the throttle, as accelerator resistance decreased dramatically after I rigged it with a bass string & small nut & bolt. Replacement cable was about $15, but I never got to install it due to short duration of ownership.

Rust starting on driver's door hinge.

Minor leak around power steering pump that I never identified.

General Comments:

I only possessed this vehicle for two weeks and about 500 miles, due too bad choices and broken legs, if you know what I mean, but I wanted to review it because I was pretty impressed with how well the 3.1 liter engine pulled, even with 110k miles on it.

I took it up to about 110 MPH on the freeway, and the steering & suspension performed beautifully - smooth and responsive, I love how these light Pontiacs stick to the road. Predictably enough, however, I found this vehicle to be ill-equipped for 80 MPH off-roading.

I also wish to give high marks to the airbag system, as I emerged from this vehicle at an unknown point during five and a half head-over-tail flips, according to the police report, with no head or neck injuries.

PS: Remember to wear your seat belt, unless you wish to experience the joys of laying in a hospital bed with a fractured hip, and having nurses wipe your ass.

Faults:

Starter was replaced at 83,000 miles and at 105,000.

Rear struts had to be replaced at 85,000 miles.

I've had slight brake troubles, replaced the pads in the rear twice, and had to replace the front rodars and pads once.

The transmission needs to be replaced or rebuilt, the gears are worn in 1st and 2nd, it gives a jerk when shifting, but gives no real problem for regular driving, still waiting for a convenient time to fix.

Has a slight manifold leak, gives it a deep growl when running, will soon be repaired.

Replaced the alternator at 90,000 miles.

Had a break in the wire casing around 105,000 miles, causing the electrical system to short out (caused complete power failure, while driving) Relatively simple to fix, only damage caused was on the starter.

Service Engine light remains on, I've checked every possible scenario I can think of, if anyone has ideas, let me know by leaving a comment to this.

Knob for the temp. control has broken.

Middle consul is lose, but remains in tact.

Lighting for the gear shift has went out, anyone know how to replace?

General Comments:

I have a lot of things that have gone wrong with this car, but I've put about 26,000 miles on it in a little over 2 years, alot of the miles on dirt and gravel roads.

It gets up and goes with just a tap to the accelerator.

Very comfortable and sporty.

I still get gas station attendants recognizing me in social situations because they remember my car from me fueling it up. It makes that much of an impression (in a good way).