Glove compartment rattles when I drive over bumps.
My car had one recall to check the steering linkage. Dealer inspection showed no problems with my car.
No serious problems.
My car drives nice and has good pickup for a four cylinder. Gas mileage has been nice.
Steering is very responsive. Small movements of the steering wheel will turn the car quickly. I love driving down winding mountain roads here in San Diego. My car was also a nice ride for the 5 hour trip from San Diego to Las Vegas and had good back support for the drive.
Braking is sharp and steady.
The manual shifter is a little clunky and could be better.
Road noise is a little loud, but not too much of a problem.
There is little side protection from getting door dings from other drivers in a small parking lot. My car has several in only 2 years of driving.
I am 6'1 and the inside is a little tight, but OK.
I also regret getting a center console with the cup holders right behind the manual shifter, they a really useless for drinks. If they were right below the stereo there would be no problems.
The only big concern I have is the very small triangular windows at the rear comers. There is very little visibility if I am changing lanes. This is even more of a problem if the headrest is in the top position. My girlfriend is 5'2 and this is also a problem for her.
Despite all the little nit-picks I have listed I would gladly recommend someone buying the car.
I agree with the problem of blind spots. I own the 2000 RS and a blind spot I found immediately after purchasing the car new was the left hand side front window post. Since I drive on a lot of curve roads here in PR it is a major problem. Other than that, the car is cool and I have no major complaints...
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