I've been through 2 sets of belts.
3 Alternators.
A/C went out at 50k miles, cost $1,000 to bring it to the 21st century.
Replaced water pump.
Horrible oil and transmission leaks, replaced oil pan 2 times and still leaking like crazy. I put 2-3 quarts in per week. Probably because there is no gasket for this oil pan, you have to use a high temperature sealant which doesn't work! Also leaks water/antifreeze.
Shakes uncontrollably at lights and sometimes dies out, I have to put in neutral every time I pull up to a light!
Slips out of drive while I'm driving, I have to pull over to put the car in park and then back in drive and pull back out slowly!
Replaced 2 batteries already!
Latest problem is car won't start when sitting overnight, I have to start it several times then let it sit for 15 minutes and then start it again before it will turn over.
Replaced tire bear rings and a tie rod.
Replaced tires twice in 3 years.
Had 3 alignments already.
Cruise control and trunk pop don't work along with the cigarette lighter.
This car is pretty much a nightmare for me! I never have money in my pocket because I have to put it all into the car!
In my experience, I wouldn't recommend buying one unless you have over 5k to put into it!
The fact remains that you have put 63K miles on it in three years or less, so it can't have spent that much time in the shop. Some of the things you are complaining about, like replacing tires or batteries, would be considered normal wear items.
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