I have a '98 that I bought 2 years ago with 78,000 miles on it for $17000. We love it. Yes I have had to replace the fuel pump and filter once and the mid-drive shaft bearing. But that's all. Total parts was ~$300. I don't think that it's all that bad for 2 years.

The one thing I don't like is the door panels won't stay on and they keep coming loose. The floor mats won't stay in place and there is no heat setting that does not include 'no center vents' (I hate hot air blowing in my face).

Gas mileage has been good and it tows 5-6000 lbs great.

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Michael LaFleur

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