Replaced the alternator that was in the car when I bought it, in 1998. That one was a rebuilt and went out in 3 months. Bought a new one and had a friend put it in. A year later it went out too. Took it to Sears and never had a problem with it.
Replaced battery 3 times in 11 years.
Muffler/exhaust replaced in 2005.
Water pump replaced in 2005.
Fan motor replaced in 2005. Started whining loudly when turned on high. Was told the bearings were out on it.
Front seats started to tear, especially where seat belts rubbed.
Passenger side door had huge rust hole in it, but car was never in a garage and I live in Iowa.
Front plastic under molding cracked and finally fell off this year.
Motor for driver's side window went out in 1998, never bothered to fix it.
ABS light always on. Don't know why.
Seal around driver's side window went out and let water in when in the car wash.
Power steering just started to give out.
Engine very reliable. Started even on below zero days.
Transmission never gave me a problem.
Handled very well on all road conditions.
Great gas mileage.
Comfortable seats.
Basic maintenance inexpensive; brake replacement, tires, etc.
Body styling is sporty.
Has well over 120,000 miles. Not sure of exact number because I no longer have the car to check it.
Would still be driving it if husband hadn't hit road debris, putting a hole in the oil pan, causing the engine to seize up. Mechanic said hole was size of golf ball. Oil drained out very quickly.
Bought the car at age of 19. Will be turning 30 soon and am going to miss my car dearly.
I understand your pain! My first love was a 1991 beretta!!!
Badly his life terminated in a rear bumper of a vw golf 69mph to 0! Really good security device I've got nothing instead of my heart broken... sniff... Real funny to drive car and I miss it a lot. but my 79 trans am allow me to forget a bit!!
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