So i found a 01 SSEi for my GF (she wants one BAD) Black with Tan interior, it has everything but the heated seats, I should mention that this car has 235'* on the Swoopies and a trailer hitch ...............now this isnt a big deal since my GF would be pulling her jet ski anyway.....


I know the common problems with the cars and i have told my GF what they are, but i need BC to remind me amd make sure that i havent forgot anything

thanks guys

ur sure she wants one bad or is it u pat but anyway brakes have been a problem for one of my friends he changed them 4 times already

Your biggest problem is that it has a SUPERCHARGER..........

Steering clunk in intermediate shaft, rear window regulators, various indicating bulbs in radio and sterring controls, too many speeding tickets

what i got: sensor for "steering positioning"
2 bearing with sensor in it =$$
boost control solenoid
pressure solenoid(tranny, symptom: on light throttle the car shift hard)
lower intake gasket
some evap codes
intermediate shaft
mmmm.. i think thats it


but i still think its a pretty good car, i love it.

Water leaks in the doors (water deflector butyl seals), and some possible trunk leaks.

transmissions going out at 49K miles

Sounds like mine is an exception... my 2000 SSEi has been flawless... I have a trailer hitch and pull boats for short distances

I'm with H101 - I changed the left wheel bearing - but other than that - just oil changes and tires in three years.

Maybe the Black bonnes are just better then.....judging by the last 2 posts