Faults:

So far since I have had Angel her oil has been changed at least 5 times in 1 year.

My coolant hose broke the first year I purchased her, and also I just replaced my cable that connects to my hood.

When I got my tune up last week my mechanic told me to sell her, because my rings in the engine are going bad. I love my car because she has been very dependable, but lately she's been dragging.

Faults:

5,529 miles; Aluminum flashing stuck in thermostat which caused Check Engine light to come on - Repaired.

8,431 miles; Stereo system wasn't performing up to par; had to replace radio/cassette/CD player.

15,043 miles; Antenna was loose and fell off; had to replace radio antenna.

48,148 miles; Front passenger brake hose broke and unable to replace. Sat on side of road for 2 weeks as I had a custom hose made - Cost was $118.00 for the piece, I put it on myself.

63,538 miles; Check Engine light came on; misfire in the spark plugs. Windshield Washer Lever on steering column malfunctioning; had to replace all.

64,323 miles; Valve cover gasket is leaking, heater mode cable came unattached from behind the dash board, oil leaking from oil cap seal and still having problems with windshield washer lever; again, replaced all.

68,370 miles; car is running real rough, bucking and stalling. Into the dealership to replace Cam Sensor.

71,283 miles; Heater Mode Cable becomes detached from the dial again behind the dashboard.

74,737 miles; Car is burning excessive oil; lead to the replacement of valve cover gasket, cam crank, and replaced right outer c-v boot and timing belt.

76,634 miles; Severe rattle in front end lead to discovery of a loose front end suspension.

78,247 miles; New Valve Cover Gasket leaking oil; replaced under warranty. Smell of antifreeze inside of car; discovered water pump needs replacing. Replaced front end brakes and rotors, seeing that it had to sit in the garage for 3-4 weeks awaiting the water pump.

79,671 miles; air conditioning is blowing warm air; dealership went through the a/c system and repaired.

79,752 miles; air conditioning system is back to blowing warm air; dealership is puzzled. All tests were done for leakage and all a/c belts were replaced and still does not work.

80,112 miles; Car stalled at red light of very major intersection. Car is towed to dealership; Cam Shaft Position Sensor is gone. I had it replaced.

80,175 miles; Red Air Bag light comes on in dashboard. Car never been in an accident; Air Bag Sensor is gone now. Unable to replace this sensor and now my car cannot pass inspection!

General Comments:

Nice style car, good on gas, but cannot find parts for it anywhere.

Rides like a freight train if it is not properly maintained every 3,000 miles.

Hard to get it to pick-up in speed, especially up a hill.

Very durable car. Has sat out for 3 winters and always starts in sub zero weather and no rust.

Faults:

The seats tend to move (tilt) back every other day and I have to constantly raise them (very annoying).

I had to put on seat covers after about a year because the cloth was discoloring and started to open at one seam.

I don't like the front of the car at all.

General Comments:

I liked that is very economic to run and is very reliable.

I hate that the value has decrease so badly that if I trade it in is worth next to nothing.

The 1.6L engine actually is peppy and responsive.

I hate that it makes a weird sound when I step a little hard on the gas, almost like metal hitting metal.