Put new battery in shortly after purchase $40.00 at approximately 50,000 miles.
At roughly 55,000 miles the lights for the gear shift indicator on the floor board went out. Still not fixed. Luckily there is still the dash board gear indicator.
Replaced front brake pads and one rotor $100.00 at about 65,000 miles.
Just replaced passenger side brake light bulb $2.11. It was also somewhat melted, but feel freely from the socket.
If using the cigerette lighter and you allow it to "pop out" itself it will completely eject out onto the floorboard!
Find that replacing wiper blades is needed to often.
In this car I also experience some front end vibrations at higher speeds. I have tried several things to remedy this to no avail.
This car has some serious power and with proper tires handles like a race car.
The interior is roomy and quite comfortable for its price range.
The interior lighting in this car is excellent with a dome light and lights on the review mirror.
The daytime driving lights are an excellent feature on this car.
However if entering a military base headlamps are supposed to be turn off and that is impossible with this feature.
The things you commented on are for the most part small. The car over all is a good car. When you come upon a military base press down on the emergency brake slightly to cut the headlights.
Very interesting; in reference to the above post about pressing down on the emergency brake slightly to cut the headlights, I also own a '98 Chevy Malibu. It has DRLs too and usually they work just fine, but once in a good while I notice the automatic headlights don't come on at night. I remember having to reset my emergency brake at the same time. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the headlights don't come on at night, I'd either have to reset the brake or just use the power switch on the turn signal lever. Will experiment with this at sundown. My car's been okay, but I guess it's not as well-assembled like other cars, say, Buick Century or Toyota Camry. I haven't given my overall review yet, but will sooner or later.
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