Faults:

Check engine light is on, most likely an idle control valve.

It runs too low at idle when cold, and too high when warm, see above, but it still gets me where I need to go.

Has developed a pronounced "lifter tick" especially when cold, but comes and goes even when warm. This ticking has stayed even after oil changes, and as far as I can tell there's nothing wrong with the engine itself. I write it off as a sign of old age and "wear and tear".

Front end alignment was way out of whack when I bought it, it shredded the front tires, most likely due to some previous owner hitting a curb too hard. Had it fixed at a reputable mechanic and slapped new tires on it; sticks to the road like glue and runs straight and true.

Gas struts holding the rear hatch up have failed; "fixed" with a wooden stick kept in the trunk.

General Comments:

I bought this car dirt cheap as a stop-gap because I had to go cross-country and needed a car quick. It did what I needed it to and has been with me ever since.

It's hard to start during winter, but I've managed it by tightening the idle-screw on the intake as the weather gets colder.

It feels heavier than it is with its soft suspension, and the ride quality is good, especially on long trips. I really like the adjustable lumbar support! The seats are comfortable and supportive, even in the rear where leg-room is adequate but not great. Plenty of space in the trunk and the folding rear seats make this a capable make-shift hauler, although the slanted rear hatch can complicate moving larger square/rectangular objects.

The engine - bearing in mind that this is by no means a sporty car, and in fact, quite heavy for its size - is adequate and has a very pleasing "growl" when pushed beyond a leisurely cruise!

All in all, a comfortable, reliable car.

Faults:

As in other reviews I have seen here and there, I have to point out the problems with the brake vibrations. When I first got the car, the dealership offered me a 5000 km warranty, and after just 2000 km I already had to change all brake disks and calipers. Free of course. But having to pay for it is still fairly cheap, around 400€. The power windows irritate me when temperature reaches -10 degrees Celsius, because if you open them, they won't close completely because of the rubber sealing which of course are frozen stiff. But that's about it.

General Comments:

Very nice ride. If you don't have enough cash to buy a Nissan Skyline, get this. In exchange it's cheaper, more comfortable and more powerful that a BMW 3 series, Audi A4, Volvo s40 or a Saab, looks better and everybody doesn't have it. Most often it comes with already mounted side skirts, spoilers and fog lights, and light window tint. The engine noise is music to my ears, I often turn off the cd just to "tune in" to the V6 "vroom".

The seats are very confortable compared to other cars, but keep in mind they are not sport seats. Sitting position is a little bet too high from the ground for me, but it makes parking a little bit easier. This car can be driven "limo style" (first gear to start, then put it in 4'th and just cruise) or more sporty, read: don't let it go under 4000 rpm, because between 4000 and 6000 rpm it really shows the benefits of having a V6 under the hood. It also handles great up to 180 km/h, even in freeway slalom, even though I wouldn't recommend it.

Another thing is that you don't look stupid in it if you wear a suit - think about driving a Skyline and wearing a tie.