Faults:

Many things have gone wrong with the car that unavoidably needed to be fixed. I needed to rebuild the transmission after the transmission mount broke, the clutch needed to be replaced three times, the engine was replaced with a JDM engine after oil nearly burned off from the old. The timing belt was also replaced to avoid any new problems from developing.

General Comments:

Unfortunately, I was sold a lemon. The car however was fast and fun the few weeks I have been able to drive it. Parts are also plentiful because it is more or less an Eclipse. In my opinion, the Laser is much sleeker and looks far better than the Talon or Eclipse. If you want speed and wish to hug the pavement, this is the car for you.

Faults:

1st Engine blown due to timing belt slip.

2nd Engine leaks profusely and burns oil.

1st Automatic transmission would no longer go into gear after 100,000 miles.

2nd Automatic transmission (used) would not go into 2nd or 4th gear (OD) after 115,000 miles.

Brakes leak fluid.

Headliner has fallen.

Hatchback shocks stopped working at 50,000 miles.

Replaced struts at 70,000 miles (need replacing again)

Power steering leaks.

Replaced alternator 3 times.

Rubber molding on exterior keeps falling off.

General Comments:

Handles really well.

Affordable.

Interior is very sporty and comfortable.

Fun and looks great.

A great car for the 1st 50,000 miles or so. After that the car became a disaster. I spent more money in upkeep than the car was purchased for at 40,000 miles in excellent condition.

Faults:

The timing belt broke twice and of course the cams bent. I'm not blaming that on the car it was completely my fault. I should have changed the belt.

The interior was good when I got it but now it's great.

General Comments:

This car is the funnest car I have ever driven. I have never lost a street race, and the car handles sooooo perfectly. The only thing about the car is when its modified you get a lot of dirty looks.

Faults:

Nothing Yet, I replaced all belts.

General Comments:

Replaced all belts including timing and balance belts. Have a Talon I drove for 12 years, but rods bent due to timing belt disaster! Should have replaced belts after about 50K, but 145K did my baby in. REPLACE BELTS!

Clean, smooth, quick, and no engine knock!

Crude touch ups, but for $700, hey.

AC Cold, radio works, new trannie 18 months ago, nice aftermarket wheels, factory sunroof and best of all manual crank-up windows (my power windows on Talon used to go off track alot)

Faults:

I just bought this car from a dealer that got it as a trade in.

The head liner is drooping, and I've had to pin it up as I am rather tall.

The paint is fading. I'm wondering what others have done for the paint... buff it up occasionally?

The back seats are a little crowded. My tall friends may be uncomfortable.

General Comments:

I feel like I got a really good deal on this car.

It looks awesome even though the paint is fading, and someone did a bad job on tinting the windows.

They were asking $1500 for it, I talked them down to $1100. I feel like I got a steal.

Faults:

I traded my s-10 for this car. I have to say that it has performed like I thought it would. I have wound it up to 140 mph and the only thing I could find was that it started getting a little light in the front end. a year after I had it the head gasket blew out. I didn't realize that laser parts were so expensive. for what I put in the top of the motor, I could have bought a newer motor with only 30,000 miles on it. the problem that I am having now is the clutch pedal assembly is just a bit difficult to work on. I am having to take apart the dash and the stirring column to just get to it. but over all I like the performance in the car. it comes stock with 192 hp. and it really moves when you tell it too.

General Comments:

The only problem I have is there is not a lot of room. I am 6" 2" and this car was not designed for a tall person. there is plenty of head room and the seats are comfy.