Faults:

Only problem was warping of front brake discs; seemed to happen several times, replaced them just before trading it in for a Pontiac wagon.

General Comments:

Quality was very good, good mileage, nice ride and performance (4:11 rear end), but the radio on the right side of the dash was awkward to adjust.

Faults:

She threw a rod in 1991 at about 150K miles, we rebuilt another B20B engine, now she's almost to 400K. We spin-balanced the new engine, the water pump has never failed.

Ignition condenser has failed twice in the last 10 years or so. Symptoms much like water in the gas.

The old carburetor needles ran too lean at speed and burned the exhaust valves so we redid the head about 300K. We added an air-fuel meter, it helped us choose the best needles for the SU-HIF6 carburetors.

General Comments:

4 speed + OD and manual steering makes me feel in control and in touch with the road.

Very comfortable front seats and driving position. Rear bench seat OK, not great, rear seat could be improved by adding headrests.

Nicely balanced rear wheel drive design, good winter handling.

We have IPD sway bars for flatter handling and like them.

Excellent tight turning radius.

Excellent visibility all round.

Good cargo capacity.

Easy to work on, except for under-dash jobs.

Faults:

Replaced transmission with a Ford t-5, mated via a v-performance.com adapter plate. Replaced fuel pump.

Ball joints, suspension bushings at 230,000 miles.

General Comments:

Excellent practical comfortable car that is easily owner maintainable. Good heater, good economy, excellent cargo capacity, great for camping (flat floor just over 6 foot long).

Faults:

The master cylinder went, constant points replacement. I love it.

General Comments:

I'm in a wheel chair {previous car accident}, this car suits me well. I put a lot of miles on in a summer, and bang it around a lot, dumpster green and all the chrome.

As stated by another, the trans shifts hard and sporty, unlike his mine will chirp second! Pretty cool for an old wagon!