The outside handle is usually difficult to use, just before it breaks...
They are plastic, and around $50 from the dealer.
I had the same issue on my Gen 2.5 and once it broke, and I replaced it, and all was fine. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />


98 Gen 2.5
05 Pontiac GTO
91 Corvette ZR-1
2011 Kia Sorento (wifey mobile)
Clarkdale, AZ