[yetibone]

Haldex system is fragile, if it's equipped with AWD.

Electronic throttle module will fail at some point. It is not plug-and-play, and will require programming upon replacement. Some online parts places will program it for you if you furnish the VIN.

Same with ABS controller, however, I don't know if that can be flashed while out of the car it's going into. The problem is usually a pump motor relay failure, which is hard-wired to the EBCM circuit board.

Leakyseal is absolutely correct on the leaky seals caused by a clogged breather system. This can cause oil consumption also. Replacing the breather canister, and plumbing could be considered a maintenance item because it seems to happen to almost all of the 5 cylinder turbos since the 850's.

I think the auto trans was based heavily on the GM 4T60E, if not an outright GM part through and through. They were fairly durable. 5 speeds were too.

Sun visor detents are sometimes weak, and won't stay up against the headliner when not in use. I don't know if that's a common problem, but I have a client who's tired of her's falling down all the time. She worked around the replacement of it with a tab of Velcro.

I think they're ok cars, but I wouldn't expect another 50k miles out of it without coming close to the purchase price in (retail) repairs. DIY on them ain't too terrible, except for the possible electronic module replacements.