4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,000 miles

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problem #1

May 252008

Spectra

  • 29,000 miles
I purchased the vehicle with 17000 miles on and the struts swaybar linkage and tie rods needed to be replaced at 17,500 and at 29,000 miles just 12000 miles the car would not stop properly and after investigation found the rotors and pads need to be replaced.

- Nedrow, NY, USA