Here's another example of a random dud in my local small city PD fleet.
And as noted in the top entry, the engine has an unknown, possibly knocking noise in it... I'd say it is time to stop spending any more money on this one.
In Dec 2008, at 91,994 miles, the alternator and wiring pigtail kit were replaced. The charging system light still remains on, due to an unknown reason. There’s also some type of slight repetitive, possible knocking, noise when driving the car.
In Mar 2008, at 91,249 miles, the cylinder an ignition coil was replaced due to a miss in the #8 cylinder.
In Feb 2008, at 89,430 miles, the rear brake pads & rotors were replaced, along with the rear calipers being flushed. The right rear upper trailing link for the rear axle was replaced.
In Jan 2008, at 89,029 miles, the intake manifold, spark plugs and boots were replaced.
In Dec 2007, at 88,761 miles, the lower steering shaft and the intermediate steering shaft assembly were replaced. Also in Dec 2007, the dash lights and right headlamp were replaced.
In early Dec 2007, at 87,845 miles, the front tires and engine thermostat were replaced.
In Oct 2007, at 85,586 miles, the driver’s side headlamp was replaced.
Also in Oct 2007, at 85,328 miles, the water pump, alternator belt, power steering pump, and alternator were replaced.
In Jun 2007, at 79,078 miles, the cooling fan assembly was replaced, along with the spark plugs & boots.
In Jun 2007, at 78,674 miles, the air conditioner compressor hose assembly was replaced.
In Apr 2007, at 75,919 miles, the air conditioner compressor accumulator, orifice tube and compressor relay were replaced.
In Feb 2007, at 73,555 miles, the power mirror switch was replaced.
In Jan 2007, at 72,766 miles, the power door lock switch was replaced.
In Sep 2006, at 69,827 miles, the driver’s power window switch was replaced.
In May 2006, at 63,375 miles, both rear emergency brake cables, shoes & hold down kits were replaced.
In Mar 2006, at 59,424 miles, the cooling fan assembly, idler pulley and alternator were replaced. Also, the air conditioner relay was replaced with a used one.
In Oct 2005, at 51,434 miles, the starter was replaced.
In Jun 2005, at 43,318 miles, the vehicle was repaired at the dealership due to a recall for ball joint repairs.
In Aug 2005, at 48,236 miles, the serpentine belt was replaced due.
In Jun 2005, at 43,178 miles, the back-up light assembly was replaced.
In May 2005, at 43,081 miles, the wiper switch assembly was replaced.
In Apr 2005, at 40,318 miles, the exhaust manifold flange nut was replaced.
In Dec 2003, at 18,556 miles, the horn assembly was replaced.
In Oct 2003, at 15,144 miles, the trunk lock cylinder was repaired.
