thunderbrothers
Registered User
I wasn't exactly sure where to post this, so I hope this is the right place.
I've read a lot about reliability issues on this forum, and members having issues keeping their cars running right. I just wanted to add my own experience on this issue.
Last fall, I was able to find a 93 5 spd in perfect condition with 90K on the clock. It's rust free, perfect interior, and doesn't leak a drop of fluid. I drove it very sparingly, and between September of last year and May of this year, I only put 1500 miles on it. Right now, she has 102,500 miles on the odometer. That means due to handling family issues, I've put over 10,000 miles on her in the last 2 1/2 months. I'm currently in Atlanta. I've driven to Chicago and back 3 times. I've driven to Austin TX and back, and to Hilton Head and back, plus miscellaneous daily driving. I do enjoy running it WOT sometimes, but I never let it run over 4000-4500 rpms before shifting. Other than a sway bar end link that has started rattling and a tire that decided to de-tread itself at 80 mph on the interstate, I've had zero problems with my SC. It never overheated, never failed to start, never threw a light, nothing.
I know that there's a known HG issue with these, but with my experience, I don't see these cars as any different from any other car. If it's well maintained and not drag raced, it's just as reliable as any other car on the road.
Others may disagree, but this is just my $.02 and my personal experience...
Eric
I've read a lot about reliability issues on this forum, and members having issues keeping their cars running right. I just wanted to add my own experience on this issue.
Last fall, I was able to find a 93 5 spd in perfect condition with 90K on the clock. It's rust free, perfect interior, and doesn't leak a drop of fluid. I drove it very sparingly, and between September of last year and May of this year, I only put 1500 miles on it. Right now, she has 102,500 miles on the odometer. That means due to handling family issues, I've put over 10,000 miles on her in the last 2 1/2 months. I'm currently in Atlanta. I've driven to Chicago and back 3 times. I've driven to Austin TX and back, and to Hilton Head and back, plus miscellaneous daily driving. I do enjoy running it WOT sometimes, but I never let it run over 4000-4500 rpms before shifting. Other than a sway bar end link that has started rattling and a tire that decided to de-tread itself at 80 mph on the interstate, I've had zero problems with my SC. It never overheated, never failed to start, never threw a light, nothing.
I know that there's a known HG issue with these, but with my experience, I don't see these cars as any different from any other car. If it's well maintained and not drag raced, it's just as reliable as any other car on the road.
Others may disagree, but this is just my $.02 and my personal experience...
Eric