Faults:
A/C never worked, having it checked today.
ABS light was removed, so didn't know it was gone until the ABS almost caused me to drive into traffic instead of stopping. Turned out to be a bad sensor, wire harness, two bad connections, and the nut fell off of one of the gears in the ABS housing. Cheap ABS system.
Broken tie rod.
Leak in rear drum brakes.
Orignal muffler lasted until about 200000 km.
Switch in steering column burnt out causing a lengthy inspection to find out why the engine wouldn't turn over.
Chattering in front dash.
General Comments:
The car was cheap, so I had to foot the repair bills which popped up soon after. The ABS and other small things that go can be costly.
Gas performance is still quite good, goes about 700km on a tank with highway driving (120km/hr).
Comfortable, but like my girlfriend says it drives like a tank compared to some newer cars, but I like the feel of it.
Engine still running great with good pickup even for a little 4 cyl.
19th Aug 2002, 10:28
I disagree, I currently own this car with this engine and I have to say that this car is a lot of fun to drive. The acceleration is responsive and can take off on the on-ramp. It has more than enough passing-power once on the highways too. The braking is quick and tight. My only complaints are the ride, which is rough, and the steering which does not have the feel of a foreign car.
I love driving this car around and it has never let me down in the power department. If you don't think this car is fun to drive, then get a Mustang or a Corvette, because I think it is.