Gas Gage doesn't work, stuck at 1/2 tank.
Door locks break (all locks on the car have had to be replaced).
Replaced clutch.
Idle surges (850-1200rpm)
Noise from front wheels.
Stock stereo costly to replace ($250+ cost of stereo)
Minor emissions problems.
Haven't put a lot of miles on this car yet, and I bought it with high miles. Most the things that are wrong with the car were that way when I got it. the gas gage is a very annyoing problem. It costs a lot to fix, and I just don't have $900 sitting around after buying a car.
The seats are the worst I have ever sat in. 15mins and I have to start shifting positions. they have held up great, but a wooden bench would have been better.
The 5speed was a great choice, this car does have plenty of power, and will hold 80mph without a problem.
The simple things in this car are what bother me the most.
Cruise control works, but doesn't have a light to let you know its on.
Cup holders are poorly placed and designed... especially for a 5speed
I would rank the headlights a 0/10 I can see better with the parking lights, HID bulbs help, but only make it equal to any-other car.
2 weeks after replacing the locks they broke again.
Over all not a bad buy... I will keep this updated as my miles increase.
My check engine light comes on all the time. it's a p1443 engine code. I have had it back to the dealership 6 times now. the code reads as a purge valve fault. so far the dealer has replaced the purge valve, the purge canister, the gas cap, the hoses running to/from the valve, etc. and it keeps coming back. I would have been in the poor house except the shop guarantees its work, so I am not having to pay much ($20 a time) to get it fixed. this however is still a major pain. I am without my car every other day. does anyone know a way to fix this that maybe the dealer can't figure out. I have to take it through emissions here soon, and they won't even check it if any part come up as a "fault" otherwise I would just take the stupid check engine light out. any help would be great.
I'm having the same problem with the check engine light and code stating purge valve. Email me aand I'll see what my friend at the dealer says?? Sanenurse23@yahoo.com.
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