On my 98 SVT, I had to:
Replace the water pump (55K)
Replace the alternator (94K)
Replace both front wheel bearings (88K)
Had water in the trunk (fixed by cleaning out junk from around the tail light drain holes)
Replace the CD player
Replace the catalytic converter (78K - emissions warranty)
Had a couple of recalls (heater blower motor)
Lubricate the rear door hinges (twice)
Lubricate the window retraction mechanisms
Replace the rear brake pads (60K)
Polish the hazed headlamp covers
My power antenna quit retracting, but I never got it fixed
After 100,000 miles of sprited driving, the transmission, clutch, and front brake pads (!) were all original and in fine shape. Is this a reliable car? Sort of. Lots of little things tend to break every couple of months, at least on my car they did. Nothing catastrophic, but just slightly aggravating.
