I broke the front brake caliper, my own fault, it's not a drifting car, only 45 bucks and I fixed it myself.
The belt on the tire blew all around the tire when I drove it home, but that would not be the cars fault.
This is my first car. I wanted a Volvo after I realized how much of a safe car they are. Also, I'm in High School and wanted something that wasn't a Honda Civic or Toyota truck.
My experience is great, it gets good gas mileage in my opinion, it's rear drive, which I like for handling.
It needs a trailing arm bushing, an overdrive solenoid bypass and some new paint. The car has held up well. It's dark red, a color that I know oxidizes badly.
Its kind of temperamental, but if you take somewhat care of it, it will take care of you.
The transmission isn't great, but not bad either. It can take a new Jetta off the line.
To add to my review above. the car has over 400 000 kilometers. the last date I found is whats on it now on the timing belt cover, twelve years ago, and the car is seventeen. Overall it is still an excellent car.