Faults:
At 220,047 miles, the engine experienced some significant failure while my younger son was driving home from college and I had a rebuilt motor installed.
The cruise control failed in '94. It is an of an old design expensive to repair. After one short-lived go-around at repairing it, I've done without.
The a/c still works, but the sensors and wiring are a little quirky, perhaps as a result of the engine replacement.
The CV joints had to be replaced once, but I attribute that to poor maintenance of the protective boots.
The carburetor has required some maintenance, but, despite its complicated nature, performs well.
General Comments:
Incredibly, to me, the transmission has lasted all these quarter million miles, with just replacement of a pump and fluid & gasket replacements.
The car was purchased because it outperformed other cars of its era (rated by Road & Track magazine as one of the 10 best in its class) and it's quiet, comfortable, handles very well, has a good sound system (for the times) and an after-market "moon roof".
A very fine American touring car ("STE" = "Special Touring Edition" and suspension and some other parts are stiffer and stronger than the regular 6000).
The very comfortable seats are adjusted mechanically to a multitude of positions, but the mechanism has broken & doesn't work well any more. I found it too difficult to repair or get parts, but have had them re-covered, along with replacement of the headliner.
11th Nov 2002, 10:47
I drive the exact year and model you have described. I have had none of the problems you have. I do not believe they are representative of the whole line, but, perhaps you have just had some bad luck.