For a car that is now 15 years old, this car still feels like a car that is fairly modern and solid. With 187,000 miles, it still feels like it has a lot of miles to go before I have to worry about getting something else. On the other hand, this car has a lot of little minor problems that might make a lot of other drivers less than comfortable. For example, it has a lot of electronic quirks. By that I mean that it constantly flashes warning signals for nonexistent problems. I constantly get a dashboard message that my coolant is not at the proper level, the tire pressure is off, the gas cap is loose -- and this is never the case. This car's sensors are obviously malfunctioning and giving me false readings. But as long as I know that this is not a problem, it does not bother me. Repairs have been very few, especially costly repairs. Nothing "major" has gone wrong with it, such as transmission or drive train problems. Last winter I did have a sensor burn out, which cost more than $400 to replace. Another problem with the car is a rather dicey shocks/suspension situation -- that is, the car is a bit more "bouncy" than one would like when passing over bumps or dips in the road. This is a problem I may have to address in the future if it gets worse. All in all, though, I feel this is a nice car that feels comfortable to drive. The construction feels generally compact and solid. Good radio, heaters, air conditioner -- all works good. In other words, its a basic car that is comfortable and pleasant to drive. It also does not look like a "junker" even though it is a 15-year-old car.

This vehicle has been a very successful purchase. I choose this car because of it affordable price tag and warranty forever. I have had very few maintenance needs for this car. I have had kept it on a regular maintenance schedule. I drive a large number of miles a day. This car is fuel efficient and continues to handle well even with well over 100,000 miles. The many different options on this car have made it a luxury car with a practical appeal. The leather interior is easily cleaned, and the seat warmers keep me from freezing in the winter. The entertainment system provides a quality sound with many different options of FM/AM radio as well as satellite radio and an auxiliary option. I purchased this vehicle in a pinch as my previous car was literally falling apart and not safe to drive. As a mom transporting three kids, I have found that this car is roomy enough to give everyone their own space but small enough to keep me from feeling like I'm driving a small bus!