Most poorly designed object on C4!
Drifting
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From: Baltimore MD
I would have to say the tall frame rails that you have to physically lift your foot up and over everytime you get in and out of the car. I can't imagine for a older person trying to make this a daily driver. What was GM thinking???? I realize that their budget got cut early in the developement stages, but what the heck! Oh well, I bought one anyways.
Pro
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From: Kennewick Washington
Since we are looking for problems, I'll add to the list the fuel gauge, especially the DTE calculator.
Left the wife and me stranded in the desert here one afternoon. Now I never let it go below 1/4 tank, and assume that 50 miles 'DTE' is really 'E' and plan accordingly.
Left the wife and me stranded in the desert here one afternoon. Now I never let it go below 1/4 tank, and assume that 50 miles 'DTE' is really 'E' and plan accordingly.
Drifting
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From: Baltimore MD
What is the DEAL with the BOSE system? I have the BOSE Gold in mine and the sound is GREAT! The only thing I don't like about it is there is no Left/Right Balance. But as far as the sound goes, for the period these cars were made, they sound darn good. Excuse GM for not filling the cargo compartment with a huge A** subwoofer, that most of the "YOUNGER" generation seems to equate to a quality system. As far as I am conerned a subwoofer equates to a sub-sonic socket wrench - all the bolts and the screws in your car eventually back themselves out due to the constant vibration - not to mention you eventually end up "tone deaf". I find no difference in the quality of the Bose as compared to a Sony, JVC or most aftermarket systems.
Oh and the guy asked about the "amps" they are built into each speaker - the two at the kick panels and the two in the rear of the car.
Drifting
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From: Baltimore MD
I'll add one that hasn't been mentioned ..... the big fat clunky steering wheel. You can tilt it but you can't telescope it like you can on the C3 and C5. I assume it had something to do with the air bag technology at the time??? Either that or funding issues again. 
Le Mans Master
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From: Jenks OK
What is the DEAL with the BOSE system? I have the BOSE Gold in mine and the sound is GREAT! The only thing I don't like about it is there is no Left/Right Balance. But as far as the sound goes, for the period these cars were made, they sound darn good. Excuse GM for not filling the cargo compartment with a huge A** subwoofer, that most of the "YOUNGER" generation seems to equate to a quality system.
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I was just going to post about this.... I new someone else (everyone!) was having the same problem... I didnt see anything in my ecklers catalog but Ill look around agian.
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What is wrong with the spare tire location? It is real easy to get to and is hidden from view. Would you much rather have it inside the hatch?
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From: North New Jersey
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