I replaced both rear springs back in January, and wow! They were broke in pieces. The right rear was broken in 5 different places, and the left side was broken in 3 pieces. I don't know how my car held up as long as it did. I just happened to look at them when my car was up on a hydraulic jack, getting 2 oxygen sensors, and 1 transaxle seal, and 1 sway bar link done. After he took off the springs, I was looking at my rear brakes, not remembering when I changed the pads last, and yep, those had to be changed those as well.
My cars new knick name:
THE MONEY PIT
