I still enjoy driving this car; It has good performance and road feel. But the number and cost of repairs has been increasing steadily. It always had small problems -- door handles, locks, sensors, etc. In recent years I have had too many high cost items go: A/C condenser, heater core, wheel bearings, motor mounts, window regulators, suspension parts, alternator, etc. The motor mount problem is still not resolved; the motor lurches with speed changes and no one can figure it out. One weird but costly item: This car goes through tires faster than any car I've seen. You can't get more than 20k on a tire.
Amount Paid (US$): 21,000
Condition: New
Model Year: 1997
Model and Options: GLX VR6 5-speed