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"Good truck when maintained"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

So far I have replaced:

The alternator at 140,000 miles.

The thermostat (to be expected).

The air conditioner.

The coil.

The distributor cap and rotor.

The ignition module.

The exhaust manifold.

Two fuel injectors.

Headlight wiring.

Blinker switch (headlights won't work without the blinker switch).

Fuel pump at 110,000 miles.

And the inertia switch.

Now that every component is new, I would be crazy to get rid of this truck. Unfortunately, the cab is too small to be entirely comfortable because it doesn't allow enough space to recline or adjust the seats.

Although many of the parts have been replaced, I have still given this vehicle good marks because it is dependable, and when it does break, parts are cheap.

I hope you never have to pull the distributor.

General comments?

This vehicle is way underpowered. It has a 2.9L V6. It is difficult to maintain 70 miles per hour on the interstate, especially with any weight or a trailer.

I had 2.8 liter in a 1985 Chevy station wagon with more power.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
First year of ownership2001
Most recent year of ownership2003
Engine and transmission 2.9L fuel injected Manual
Performance marks 8/10
Reliability marks 9/10
Comfort marks 4/10
Dealer Service marks 8/10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 6/10
Distance when acquired108000 miles
Most recent distance142500 miles
Previous carPontiac Grand Am
Date of Entry 8th April, 2003

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