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"Excellent, I'm looking for a later model replacement"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Broken timing belt, at about 220,000 km. Replaced myself for cost of the belt about $3.

Worn brake pads, replaced myself.

Seats quite worn.

General comments?

Body rust was quite severe.

Handling excellent including on gravel

roads.

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Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Year of manufacture1981
First year of ownership1985
Most recent year of ownership1998
Engine and transmission 1.9? Automatic
Performance marks 9 / 10
Reliability marks 9 / 10
Comfort marks 5 / 10
Dealer Service marks  
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 9 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks) 8.0 / 10
Distance when acquired85000 kilometres
Most recent distance320000 kilometres
Previous carPontiac Pontiac
Date of Entry 10th September, 2004

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