The transmission had a funny sound when it was in reverse. It was fixed for free under the warranty by the dealer ship and I got a new car when they fixed it. The warranty is excellent 4 years or 50000 miles.
Great car was very reliable when I had it. Fairly cheap in gas. I have no idea why people do not like this little cute car it is great and spacious and I would buy it again if I did not have a child.
I have a 2001 Cabrio and a 3 year old daughter; I find the two go together quite well. She doesn't like the top down on the "big roads" (highways) but loves cruising the back roads and being able to see everything. She also loves being at the beach with the top down.