The boxy front-drive sedan that was as exciting as a tax audit. It had an AWD option that was actually cool, but the base 2.3L HSC engine was a lump. It's a disposable car now—parts are cheap, but nostalgia is expensive.
Front-wheel-drive unibody, 2.3L HSC (High Swirl Combustion) 4-cylinder—an SOHC motor with 90-100 hp. The AWD system used a viscous coupling in the rear diff—full-time, no driver engagement, just slip-and-grip. 5-speed manual or 3-speed automatic. Fully independent front suspension (MacPherson strut) and a twist-beam rear axle.
The 2.3L HSC is a lump—it'll run, but it's underpowered and has head-gasket issues if overheated. The AWD viscous coupling is rare and parts are unobtanium. The automatic (ATX/FLC) is a glass-jaw—rebuilds are expensive. These are disposable cars now; not worth sinking money into unless you're nostalgic.
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