It works
Nothing yet, but it's slow.
It's a car. It runs, but it's slow. I don't like it. It makes weird noises.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 19th April, 2003
A reliable, cheap to operate, basic vehicle
In the first year of ownership, the thermostat was replaced.
The car was recalled once for a wiring harness upgrade.
The wind noise was annoying when traveling over 40 km/hr. Fixed under warranty.
In the second year, water started to leak around the windshield.
Front brakes, rotors and calipers were replaced after 6 years of ownership. Worked perfectly since then.
Rust started to appear everywhere at about the fifth year.
Emergency brakes broken after 7 years.
This car is mechanically reliable and cheap to operate.
However, body integrity and rust prevention do not match up.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 2nd March, 2003
Good performing car if you can afford the repair bills
I got the car at 230,000 miles, it had been in 3 accidents and had two heads put on it. The radio didn't work, only one headlight worked, clutch position sensor was faulty. It leaked a quart of oil a week and burned another half quart. The power steering leaked and the radiator was 80% clogged, and the cooling fan was shot. Spent over $2000 fixing the various problems listed above.
At 240,000 miles the belts shredded on me and alternator went out. Cost $150.00 to fix.
At 260,000 miles the number 2 and 3 intake and exhaust valves broke and required a third head to be put on it. Cost $550.00 parts and labor.
At 265,000 miles the upper power steering hose burst and caused an engine fire that required all new hoses, belts, battery, air intake system, power steering pump, reservior, hood, passenger side fender, and bumper.
Cost: $750.00 not including paint for the new body panels.
At 275,000 miles the radiator froze up, with antifreeze in it, and required a new radiator and hoses. Cost: $150.00 for used radiator and new hoses.
Currently at 280,000 miles there is a ticking from a collapsed valve-spring, the passenger side constant velocity joint is knocking at any speed over about 5 mph going straight or turning, and the radiator fan is barely working.
There are good points about this car however and those are why I keep putting money into it.
The car had a $800.00 custom dual exhaust system with racing mufflers and a Pacesetter header. It is very loud.
Also has a customized hatch with a Lex-an window and reinforced deck to handle the Wings West racing spoiler.
Has front and rear strut tower braces and a stronger anti-sway bar in the rear. Car has also been lowered 1.5 inches all around.
Interior is in decent shape for the high mileage.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 30th January, 2003
A great bargain for a car!
The only thing that I have had gone wrong with the car is the heat shield for the catalytic converter has come lose, and rattles.
I also get water in the trunk area during rain. The car was rear ended before I bought it. I wonder if that has anything to do with it.
Otherwise than that, it's a very reliable vehicle.
The seats aren't very comfortable. I made a road trip of 1600 miles, and I was constantly shifting around to find a better position.
It's quick off the line, and will give some bigger engines a run for their money. But to try and pass, it takes a while.
The fuel mileage is great for this car. I average around 30 mpg.
The paint is staring to peel off in areas around the rear wheels, and the trunk. I have noticed this on similar vehicles.
I will probably keep driving my "red rocket" till it dies.
It goes through the snow pretty well, and handles well also.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 19th October, 2002
12th Jul 2007, 10:13
You gotta be kidding... You bought a car with over 230,000 miles on it with performance parts that put the engine through above normal stress and you are suprised the engine needed a lot of work?!?! That's your fault and lack of common sense not the cars.