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What are the biggest negatives: 2000 & later Aero
Posted by Mike (more from Mike) on Sat, 12 Oct 2002 15:15:53
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Still looking at buying this car... What have been your biggest gripes w/ the Aero? I know that 1999 model had a few problems, but these seem to have been ironed out.
From what I've read, these seem to be what have been mentioned:
* Road noise (seems to be reduced by closing the sunroof shade?)
* Torque steer (could be somewhat mitigated by less aggressive driving?)
* Gearshift feel (gets better with use?)
* More rapid depreciation than other cars in its class (lease instead of buy or hold it forever?)
* Headlights fail too soon
How prevalent are the above? Any potential serious problems/issues I should look into?
* Other minor items include the cupholder size, lack of storage space up front, excessive brake dust, lack of seatbely shoulder height adjustment, possible a/c not cooling quickly enough, QC issues (gas tank thump, otehr rattles, squeeks, etc.), maintenance costs, possibly easily damaged Aero wheels (potholes, etc.), my own perception that the paint on older models seems to fade fast.
Thanks for your input!
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Posts in this Thread:
- What are the biggest negatives: 2000 & later Aero, Mike, Sat, 12 Oct 2002 15:15:53 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: What are the biggest negatives: 2000 & later Aero, Mike D, Tue, 15 Oct 2002 00:05:03
- No ventilated sport seats in 2001., BrianS, Mon, 14 Oct 2002 14:20:05
- The problem with the '99 Aero is availability..., b.flippo, Mon, 14 Oct 2002 14:02:39
- Re: What are the biggest negatives: 2000 & later Aero, robin , Sun, 13 Oct 2002 18:35:16
- Re: What are the biggest negatives: 2000 & later Aero, Aron, Sat, 12 Oct 2002 23:50:01
- You must determine what's important to you...(long), Jeff, Sat, 12 Oct 2002 22:33:37
- Very few..., MisplacedYankee , Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:10:44
- 2000 Aero, Al S, Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:24:37
- Re: What are the biggest negatives: 2000 & later Aero, Jaywiz, Sat, 12 Oct 2002 19:10:15
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