The wheel bearings were shot when I bought the car.
The paint was starting to peel off on the top of the car, but after hitting a deer about a month ago the top was repainted.
The clutch is a little fussy and is harder to be smooth with, as opposed to a hydraulic clutch.
The driver seat is starting to tear by the backrest lever on the left side.
The small 2.2 can really haul when it is attached to the 5-speed manual. It is simple to chirp the tires in second, and possible to do into third.
Handling in this car is great for suspension that has 70,000 miles on it. I can take turns going 65 and not have a worry. I would seriously think about auto-crossing the car if I had the free time.
Gas mileage could be a little better from such a lightweight car with a small engine. I usually get around 28-29 miles per gallon under normal driving.
The cabin of the car is very roomy for a small car, and offers plenty of glass to see out of for your safety.
The parking brake is on the floor and not by the stick, making winter driving less fun.
I have used this car many times to deliver pizzas for Pizza Hut, and it stands up to the abuse very well.
I have heard some bad reviews about these cars, but mine has been great to me after one year and 16,000 miles, it is still a cherry for the $2,900 I paid for it.
Re: "I would seriously think about auto-crossing the car if I had the free time." Hi. Come on over to the Poughkeepsie Sports Car Club sometime. Dusters make fun auto-crossing cars. I have auto-crossed my Duster and won a few trophies there. :)
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