Since I bought my S a few months ago, I've had nothing but issues. I managed to get it for a fairly cheap price, but I don't think it makes up for the issues I've had, never mind the ongoing issues.
What I've had to do so far:
- Replace the clutch
- Replace the flywheel
- Replace the transmission main shaft seal, twice
- Replace the Air/Oil seperator
And the remaining major issues:
- Transmission rear main shaft seal seems to be leaking still, or at least, gear oil is getting out somehow (picture below)
- Neither windows work (tried fixing the door lock mechanism, have to try and replace them now)
- Drivers door interior handle has a broken spring, needs replaced
- The handbrake switch it faulty, so the roof doesn't always go down (I have the switch, but haven't replaced it yet)
- The alarm doesn't work (I think it is because of the windows)
- Airbag light is on
- I need to clean the MAF; idle issues + hesitation when accelerating (when cold) (which the Air/Oil separator didn't fix)
- Had a few CEL light appearances (misfire; never happened again. throttle control issues; which hasn't happened again)
- There must be an alignment issue as the whole car is shaking quite a bit over 70mph
- IMS needs to be replaced
- Random pipe from engine (picture below)
Never mind all the little niggles which are mostly cheap, but time consuming:
- No floor mats
- Interior lights don't work
- Headlight adjustment sensor on back wheel is broken
- Needs a new radio, as the buttons are sticky (tried cleaning them) and the iPod cable doesn't work on it for some unknown reason
- Speakers need to be properly installed as the previous owner down a bodge job
- Window + heated seat switches are a little sticky
- Passenger side seat reclining switch is broken
- Dash is wrinkly, could do with a replacement
- The bolt that goes into one of the rear struts is wrung; needs to be re-threaded
- Wheels look sexy but they are in awful condition. They need to be reconditioned
- Key is missing the badge + no spare keys
- Centre ashtray is broken, needs to be replaced
Now, I don't mind having some issues, but when there are so many, and so many things keep popping up which are mechanical (and critical to get fixed), it is just like a continuous cycle of spending money. And I've only had the car a few months!
I've no idea what to do right now. I'm just about loosing patience with it, even though I love her..
And a few pictures mentioned above:
