5th Sep 2003, 23:04

I bought my 1996 Safari SLX new. It has 95K km, it has been running good except for some minor problems. (1) the dutch door shocks only last for 18 months. I had them changed twice, finally, I give up and use a stick to hold the door since the shocks cost C$120.00 a pair. (2) when the car accelerates, the air condition changes automatically change to come out from the bottom instead of the vent when the warranty was expired. After I release the gas a little bit, it blows out from the vent again. I took it back to the dealer and I was told that is the design not defect. I was not happy with this explanation since this did not happen when it was new. (3) the windshield wiper switch did not work about a year ago. I paid to a new one and I received a letter from GM Canada later that the windshield wiper switch was under warranty (defective) eventhough it was 6 years old. I got my money back. (4) recently, there is rattling sound under the car after the engine reaches the normal temperature. The dealer told me that it may be the converter. I decided to fix it after winter to prove if this is really the converter since I have been running with this rattling sound for 9K km. (5) the door seal is poor that I can see the sunlight at the bottom of the sliding door. Other than the above minor problem, I am happy with my Safari, especial the battery, it is the original one since 1996 and the highway gas mileage is terrific.