Valves replaced 3 times, head gasket, brakes, air conditioner, water pump, transmission worked on, battery, rattles, floor rug.
Rides like a wooden roller coaster...
Cheaply made and expensive to have if you get the LEMON of the group... noisy to the extreme it will even drown out the mother-in-law.
Cars do need maintenance and if they are used... they need it more, I wouldn't complain that much if I were u.
"Rides like a wooden roller coaster..."
I take it you didn't notice the ride in the test drive you did BEFORE you bought it? You remind me of those folks who buy a house next to an airport, then complain about the noise (well, duh...) and want the airport closed...
"Cheaply made and expensive to have if you get the LEMON of the group... noisy to the extreme it will even drown out the mother-in-law."
Couldn't disagree with you more. I have a 97 Sidekick and a 95 Tracker, both have been very reliable. Any vehicle will cause problems if they are not treated well or maintained properly.