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"You take care of the Scooby, it will take care of you!"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

New engine at 120,000 miles because of an oil issue.

New head gasket at 150,000; constant check engine light from 160,000 on. Something about emission filtration.

Carpet wear on drivers side.

Absolutely no leg room in the back seat.

General comments?

This has been a great car for me. I drive a ton and this has been very reliable for me, my husband and our two dogs.

Very versatile; goes from city to back country camping. Love the all wheel drive all the time. Great handling on snowy icy roads.

If you keep up on the maintenance on this car, it will keep up with you!

I'm looking for a new car now, my husband is going to keep the Scooby rockin' for hopefully another 200,000 miles.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Model Year1999
First year of ownership2004
Most recent year of ownership2008
Engine and transmission Automatic
Performance marks 8/10
Reliability marks 8/10
Comfort marks 5/10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 6/10
Distance when acquired78000 miles
Most recent distance200000 miles
Previous carOldsmobile Alero
Date of Entry 10th December, 2008

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