Faults:

- O2 sensor needed replacing 2 weeks after I bought the car (117k) - $70.

- Water pump (120k), $70.

- Fuel filter (120k), $70.

- Knock sensor was unplugged ($300, new knock sensor).

- CV half-shaft replaced (cracked boot, 120k, $120).

- Wheel alignment, $50.

- 2 new tires, $100.

- Rust cover-up - not fixed.

- Chipped paint.

- Screwed up front bumper.

(All of these were problems from the previous owner).

- Fuel injector went bad (138k) - $200.

- Tachometer jumping (dealer wants $700... no).

- Leaks returned (not fixed).

- Plugs changed (no reason).

- New intake (needed more power/economy).

- Windshield crack... thank you Mayor Daley for your piece of crap Chicago construction roads with loose rocks.

- Dent from a hit and run.

General Comments:

I bought this car, which was in serious neglect from the previous owner. I was shocked when I took an automotives course to find so many problems with the car from the last owner.

Being 16, I drove the car hard, but I didn't cause any of those problems, the last owner did. I didn't have any problems of my own, besides the car driving too slow and getting horrible economy; auto trans / A/C is a killer! (fixed with an intake)

I've also upgraded the speaker system, which makes the car sound so much better.

My first babied car, despite having unlucky things happen to me in it. I loved this car, and will have to part with it soon.

Please refer to g20.net for all your G20 needs. It certainly helped me, especially with mechanical help. I would have spent over $5000 dollars, had I gone to the dealership. For the price, the performance is amazing, but look out for sensors and leaks with this car before purchase.

Faults:

The rear doors and trunk lid are very hard to open. The car has a squeak up front that we can't identify- sometimes very loud and sometime quieter.

General Comments:

Basically, a very good car. Poor power on hills though. Excellent dealer service too.

Faults:

Absolutely nothing has gone wrong with this car. The only thing I've had to do is replace the shocks, beyond routine maintenance.

I would recommend against cloth seats, however, since they dirty easily and do not clean well.

General Comments:

The car is far faster than my old '87 Accord, but it's not a speed burner. The transmission shift from first to second is slightly jolting. Nevertheless, the handling is very good, it is comfortable, the steering is tight, and the sound and a/c systems are excellent. I've also been able to coax the mileage up to 31 MPG on the highway.

While the 140 horses won't blow the doors off other cars in a 0 - 60 competition, it is more than adequate in most driving conditions.

Extremely reliable and obviously very well built car.

Faults:

Battery died out of no where. It was the factory battery, and it ran to 75k miles. If you're above 60k and haven't replaced yours yet, get this done.

Speakers are worn. I've replaced them with a higher quality set.

Broken motorized antenna.

Trunk opens slowly.

AC puts vibration into steering wheel.

Lost keyless entry controller, expensive to replace - $100.

General Comments:

Very fun car.

Handles great.

AC hinders acceleration. But is really really cold.

Leather seats are very comfortable. But have begun to wear.

CD player still sounds good.

Overall at 7 years old, mine is in good condition. No rust, and running well.

Faults:

Battery blew up when I tried to crank it one morning. But as it turned out it was an original equipment battery that should have been replaced at 60,000 miles.

CV boot covers replaced at 87,000 miles.

Regular maintenance items include new brakes all the way around, new plugs, fuel injection cleaning, flushed radiator and transmission fluids.

General Comments:

For a compact car this car drives very smooth. It drives well in all kinds of weather. It has a great sound system and comes fully loaded with all the bells and whistles.

Extremely reliable and if purchased used you can get a great deal on this car.

The only fault so far is that the auto transmission robs power and the A/C robs even more power.