Small fender bender bent the fenders and the hood. front bumper was replaced for very cheap. in fact it took a small 1 hr trip to the junk yard, 40 dollars, and about 10 screws. I replaced the entire bumper system: including front bumper, fiberglass protection with the Styrofoam piece.
Driver seat is a little bit loose in terms of back movement, i.e. when you brake, it joins your back. this is a result of previous owner being overweight.
Front headlights get misaligned easily because the way they are held to the frame allows for no vibrations at all.
Paint on exterior wears off if you don't clear the snow or dirt that accumulates on the car.
3 count them, 3 Door handles had to be replaced: thank god for the junk yard (5 dollars each).
Alternator died out at 97000 miles.
Sucks in oil to the motor here and there (not too serious).
Front healdights are not too powerful, kinda tough at night.
Brakes can be very tight and easy to slide with this car.
Springs are worn out by now and the front axle is loose.
Interior lights burn out here and there for the gadgets, front panel, headlight in the main cabin, the drive shifter light.
Again, all those are quick fixes and very cheap.
Seatbelt needed replacing. took some time to learn the trade, but once you get it once, you know how to do it.
Gets rusty in hard to reach places.
GREAT CAR.
I LOVE IT.
It taught me much about cars.
If you need a super reliable car, get the manual GEO prizm.
This is a car to give to your teen or even to yourself if you want a very cheap resale.
Goes up to 250 000 miles if well maintained.
About 30 mpg if driven in a good manner.
I owen 1993 manual transmission, is driving like new, very quiet. recently I drove a Saturn 1997,very noisy not like mine "baby".Never had such a good car.
After that car I'm in love with Toyota.
"Bravo" to the japanese engeneers!
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