Faults:

Rear hatch strut needed replacing.

Driver's seat bolt mount had to be repaired.

Plastic heater control switch needs replacement.

General Comments:

A very economical, superbly handling motorcar.

Seats are very supportive and comfortable.

Acceleration is up to modern standards as a are accessories such as air etc.

Faults:

So much I can't be bothered to list, but all the little idiosyncratic faults seem to cancel each other out!

General Comments:

I bought this car as a temp after my Peugeot 405 was written off on the freeway by a Holden Commodore.

It cost me $500 and the only thing I have put into it apart from petrol since I bought it, is a battery.

The car has traveled 450,000 kms without any reconditioning and doesn't leak ANY fluids (oil, water, brake fluid, etc.)

It's very fuel efficient and has never missed a beat.

Try and buy a car in Australia for under $500 that has power windows, central locking, air conditioning and a gutsy, reliable engine - you won't.

Faults:

Occasionally cut out when hot.

A little rust on the wheel arch.

Brake cylinders needed replacing.

General Comments:

The best car I ever had. Comfortable, good performance and generally reliable. Better economy than the rival Capri etc.

Some parts a little hard to find, as most people didn't know what the car was. Recommend one to anyone, as long as it is in good condition.

Faults:

I like my car more than anything, it gives some problems sometimes but what car is perfect?

I'll try to remember everything (jaja):

- Around 115.000 kms the cambelt snapped so all valves, gaskets, belts were replaced.

- Around 130.000 kms the auto gearbox failed so 70% of internal parts were replaced.

- At 140.000 kms the entire auto gearbox system was changed to manual transmission so 5 days of work became the best investment of the car, the transplant was 100% successful, only adjusting the clutch cable twice was needed.

- At 135.000 kms a new radiator.

These were the major things. I've replaced fan switches, bulbs, electric windows motors, main headlights, corners, fog lights, REAR WINDSHIELD (was stolen), stereo, ALTERNATOR, A/C compressor, fuel pump, oil pump (the car fell off the truck when the auto gearbox failed), engine mounts, carb kits, potentiometer, oil pressure sender..... Do I continue?

General Comments:

I've learned a lot with this car and because it's my first car I like it so much. Most of repairs can be prevented with a little care and prevention (cambelt and auto gearbox oil change!)