There's been so many threads about problems with the '05's.....windows, rear axle, tire issues, engine overheating, stereos, transmissions, worn cloth interiors. gas mileage issues.

Who out there has a 05' with absolutely no issues! Does anybody?? Or is everybody getting lemons?

 

Received 11/29/04 1896 miles as of this morning. No problems.

Car is far from a lemon.

 

I put no problems, i don't really consider the CD skipping occasionally as a problem, the car itself is fine.

 

In theory the year with the most problems will be the first year in a new body style.

 

Keep in mind even manufacturers with good track records for quality average 1 problem per 4 vehicles. Not making excuses, just pointing it out.

Jason

 

So far it's the Best car I've ever had -- 0 Problems and beautifully put together!

 

Just looked up the 2000 numbers. Average was 55 problems per 100 vehicles. Ford was 56, BMW was 54. Nissan 40, Mazda 34, Honda 32, Toyota/Lexus 25. Acura was best at 21. Audi 64. Mercedes 73. VW 74. Chevy 69.

Jason

 

I just read a post about rust on the pulleys.....ALREADY? Don't get me wrong I ordered a GT already and I'll stick with my order, but the line "Best deal for the buck" seems like a little stretching of the truth. I've never bought a ford, got a GMC SIERRA and an old 82 Caravelle, and rust never hit those babies till late, even in the undercarriage.

"Cheap, for cheap parts and cheap finish?"

 

The numbers of the German manufacturers kind of surprises me.

 

expensive, quirky electronics in the germans ...

 

I haven't had any problems, don't know if that has to do with it being part of the initial batch of quality hold vehicles.

 

My main issues about been around the check engine light. It seems to randomly come on. The dealer seems to be randomly replacing parts to try to fix it. First the gas tank and now a filter in the evaporative emmissions system.

It runs great though. If the light wasn't on I wouldn't know that there was a problem.

 

Tyson, keep in mind that people who aren't having problems don't pop into the forum and start threads that say "Just thought I let everyone know I'm not having any problems". But when someone does have a problem, they'll post here asking about it. That's why it seem worse than it problably actually is. You see far more problem threads than no problems threads (if you see any at all).

 

Do you have the message center, it checks a lot of the systems on the car.

 

The Rust that was being described on the Pullys is Just Surface Rust. Once the Fine Layer of Machine oil Dries up or gets wahed away Surface Rust shows up on Machined parts like Pullys. It's not a defect, and it doesn't affect the quality of the part. The Rust only shows up on the Pully where the Belt doesn't touch it. Yeah it's not the prettiest thing but It's not a problem either.

 

I have a problem with my order. It is on hold!

 

The only problem that I have is with there distribution methods

 

31 to 6

That should make people feel better. I've had mine for 6 weeks now without a hitch!

 

Definately good to hear that it is the minority with the problems! Makes a guy feel much better about the '05.

 

No Problems Here.
I had a flat tire on Saturday morning. There was a huge roofing nail in my tire. I ran over something. That would be my fault.