I had to replace the alternator once.
The car had a small tendency to wear through brake, but this was just from needing disc's.
Seats didn't wear too badly although I drove the car everywhere.
I had to replace the water pump at 218,000 miles.
The car still runs like a dream doesn't use a drop of oil, although the transmission slips just a hair from second to third.
It was my main work car for along time.
Now the rack and pinion is getting weak, but I don't plan on fixing it I am going to drive it till it completely dies.
Altogether a damn good car.
And I plan on buying another one only in a euro model.
Rack and pinion dies? Autozone sells rack and pinion for $160 plus tax. I also have some kind of oversteer when turning 45 degrees to the left when you do not feel the wheels for 1-2 sec. Weird feeling, but if I were you I would fix your steering before you kill somebody or yourself. No air bags, plus poor crash rating indicates not to expect too much if you get in a serious accident.
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