Thus far, nothing. However, there is some wear on the left side of the driver's seat.
I've loved the unique look of this vehicle since it came out as a show car.
I couldn't believe it when Pontiac actually went into production with it.
This is the look that all the car magazines in the 60s said the cars of tomorrow would have; everyone, but Pontiac lied to us and gave us "tastefully gray" lumpen Camry/Accords and their numerous clones as well as troop-carrier-look jacked-up, overweight station wagons (the ubiquitous S. tupid U.gly V.ehicles.
The vehicle is very tightly constructed compared with Chrysler-built minivans.
Chrysler used to make short-wheelbase Voyagers and Caravans that had lots of features, but when we wanted to downsize from our Grand Caravan, all they had were dismal loss-leaders for much more money than a well-equipped Aztek.
Thus far, 22.4 mpg in mixed driving, 18.6 on a city delivery route my wife and I run for a local magazine company.
This is comparable to our 4-cylinder Ranger, but in a much more powerful and comfortable machine. Our city mileage far surpassed that of our Grand Caravan, which gets 24+ mpg on the road, butlow teens in town. I'll probably get better town mileage once I adjust to the fact that I don't have to floor the gas to get underway with a full load of magazines.
I'm glad that people are such sheep who let the snobs of the motoring press think for them. Good used Azteks are dirt cheap as a result.
Depreciation is not a factor in that I keep vehicles 8-10 years anyway.
The Aztek will cease production in December 2004. If you think used ones are cheap now, just wait.
There are way too many complaints from Aztek owners on this site to think that its debatable styling was the only reason GM decided to drop it.
Who said G. M was going to stop building the Aztek? I just bought a brand new one yesterday. 6/14/05. So far I like it, but reading all these stories are starting to worry me.
When you read these stories, you seem to forget that this is just a few instances of a bad occurrences. Yes, there are some negative reviews on the Aztek, but stop and think about how many were produced. Think about all the ones you see driving around. If you look at it that way, well these negative are just a needle in a hay stack.
Well I was just looking at an ad, that had a 2002 with 96k miles, and excellent condition for about 6k. Was wondering should I go for it? Any suggestions.
Go for it! Great price, and they are a great car!
The original posting was mine.
I've now had this vehicle a full year and other than replacing 2 tires (I ruined one on road junk and the other rear tire had already been patched twice. I'm a nail magnet),zero repairs.
I took my first vacation with it in July 2005 and got an average of 25 mpg with a top of 29.3! I set the cruise for 65 and exceed that only to pass slower vehicles.
The body is still tight and rattle-free.
We still love this vehicle!
My wife and I came across a 2002 Aztek. When they first came out I thought I would never get one. Funny thing is that after driving it I totally fell in love with the thing. I had my mechanic check it out and he said it was scary how it was in such great shape. Just like new. Not bad for 5k.
Just remember that studies have proven that you will get an average of 11 complaints for ever 1 praise. Use your own judgment.
My wife and I have owned our 2002 Aztek since Nov. 2004. Got it used for $11,200 w/26,000 miles. Have had to replace head gasket, both front hub assemblies. Other than that, has been a great vehicle with lots of room to fit Three car seats across the back seat with no problems. Still runs like a champ and would buy a new one in a heartbeat. Minor electrical problems and normal wear and tear replacement (brakes, rotors) but have driven it on three 3,000+ mile trips and never have been more comfortable in a vehicle for long periods of time. Wish they still made them...
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