Faults:

Fuel Pump failed, but the second one cut in it went bad, but still drivable got replacement.

Worn drivers seat.

Eats rear tires.

The exhaust rusted so I cut it off (Sounds awsome)

General Comments:

Faster than people think especially with manual tranny and my custom exhaust cut it off from the engine back. (Seriously Loud) and a cold air intake.

Serious fun comes when you have a empty paddock or car park on a rainy day thanks to the rear wheel drive HELL YEAH!! Comes home covered in mud.

The clutch stands up to a lot of torture (dumping it at 7500 RPM).

It has a lot of body roll around corners therefore it is hard to swing the rear end out on tar.

It is a cheap to buy cheap to run fun car.

I would suggest to anyone to buy one.

Faults:

I replaced the alternator.

A wire broke and I had it replaced.

I replaced the water pump.

One tail light cover broke so every time it rains I have to replace the bulb.

General Comments:

This car drives like a tank. I ran into a light pole and the light pole fell down.

Faults:

This car has had mostly typical problems for older high-mileage cars. Alternator replaced in early 2000 with rebuilt model, and replaced again in 2005. New master cylinder. All brake lines replaced and two brake jobs. Rotors ground down, all new brake calipers. New struts (one new strut housing dew too bad pothole), spark plugs, muffler, exhaust piping, and catalytic converter. New taillights (due to cracked lenses) and front turn signal. New rims. Motor mounts replaced due to engine shaking. New radiator. New overdrive relay and solenoid. Numerous fuses and wire repairs. Most major repair was having the original automatic transmission rebuilt (overhaul) and reinstalled.

General Comments:

The transmission was rebuilt in 2002 for a bargain price of $1200. However, I must take personal responsibility for the damage necessitating the repair. The car was stuck in a snow drift, and I foolishly stripped the gears while trying to rock the car free (i'll never make that mistake again) The transmission now performs absolutely flawlessly as it did before the damage I caused. The car was one owner when I bought it and not everything was maintained perfectly, but the engine was. The engine is still cleaner and more pristine then most cars less than 5 years old. And the engine has never had any internal trouble and performs like new, never stalling and still getting 26 mpg highway. The body is heavy and rock solid. Aside from annoying wiring problems and the short life of the rebuilt alternators, this car is a real gem and aside from the routine maintenance required to keep the car running perfectly and safely, the car is extremely cost effective. Even including maintenance and the more major items like the tranny and radiator, this car is undoubtedly much cheaper then leasing a new car, and is much heavier and safer as well.