Faults:

I bought this car to drive to work in order to keep miles off my new car. I guess for what I paid for it I got a good deal.

It starts up every time the first time.

I have had to replace every gasket under the hood I can think of. The engine suddenly decided to empty out its contents in the parking lot at work. Repairs were a lot more expensive than I would have thought.

I have had to replace the speed sensor, due to the speedometer stopping.

The fuel and temperature guages only work when they want.

Just last week, the wipers decided to stop parking at the base of the windshield, though they still operate in all 3 speeds. Repairing this would require a new $150.00USD wiper motor, no way.

The interior parts like visors and window cranks fall off weekly.

Since I got it, the heater fan only works on high speed, so you either freeze or burn up.

The hatchback recently quit latching, so it provides no security for storage of items inside.

Amazingly, the paint and upholstery have held up amazingly well. The car still looks about brand new.

General Comments:

I guess I got what I paid for.

My friends laugh at my 'sled' and no one really wants to ride in it. However, its getting me to and from work and gets great mpg.

I just wish I had spent more and gotten something more substantial.

Faults:

The engine has died once in awhile when it is cold and it won't shift very good in the cold either.

Radiator has near blown two or three times.

General Comments:

This car performs very well from 0-60 for the kind of car it is.

Faults:

ECU failed at 800 miles.

General Comments:

I acquired my GSE and was dissapointed with the poor performance, so while in the UK on business I purchased a Vauxhall GSi engine (150 hp)and transmission (150hp), which I installed, along with a tubular exhaust with free-flow muffler, Bilstein shocks, all Opel Kadett exterior badges,and H4 headlamps. Sold the car in '91 and purchased a Miata

Faults:

The seats are worn. (I feel like I am sitting on cardboard.)

My CV boots; right and left, both went bad at about 90,000 miles.

I had to replace the clutch cable at 95,000 miles.

My vehicle is currently parked because of the transmission and clutch.

My shift boot is always falling off. This can be bad because there is so much dirt and grime stuck down inside because of the exposure to cigarettes, food, etc.

General Comments:

This car wasn't designed for upgrading a stereo system. I had some trouble, but I did manage to finish the job.

This car has a poor design. When you open both driver and passenger doors all of the way the front fenders will bend inward and begin to rust.

The interior is very small and cheap. However; if maintained or upgraded, it could be very nice.

This car has a sporty feel to it. I think it would be cool if someone out there would "hook it up!".

This car is a good "first timer standard shift (manual) " vehicle. The feel of the clutch is very different.

The clutch is hard to master, but, it can be done with time!