I've had this car since I was a junior in high school at 50k miles. Its driven perfectly since the day I got it. Very compact so it's easy to drive but spacious enough on the inside (have slept in it for two music festivals and gone on multiple road trips of 12+ hours in it).

My Mazda is 13 years old and still runs like a champ. I have close to 175,000 miles on it and everything is still functional. The interior is in decent shape and the car itself still looks good. The tank is 18 gallons and I average 400 miles to the tank. One complaint I have is the cost of tires. They are a size that isn't stocked by most tire shops and they average $100-120 each. I have had to order tires every time I need a replacement. Due to this, I keep a full size spare in my trunk. I just replaced the alternator but that is after 175,000 miles. I keep up with regular maintenance and haven't required a major repair yet.