At over 100,000 miles, this car has proven to be a very reliable work commute car. A 30 minute trip to work, a 30 minute trip home, and the possibility of a short trip here and there throughout the day and this car is solid. It get very good gas mileage. I generally only fill the 13 gallon tank once per week. Other than the standard 3 months or 3,000 mile oil change, this car requires very little maintenance. It is a small sized car and space is a little cramped but I do manage to fit a baby seat in the back with little problem. The front passenger will suffer minor loss of leg room when the baby seat is in place but not to a great extent. Speaking of child seats, this car comes equipped with mount hooks that most car seats support. It supports multiple airbags for all-side impact protection. For the typical family man wanting to save money and not wanting to be flashy this car is perfect. I would definitely purchase the newer model of this car in the future and I would be very happy with it as well. The wife loves it for its safety and I love it for its high gas mileage.