I bought this vehicle with the birth of my second child 12 years ago. It has been a very reliable, low maintenance vehicle. I have replaced very little on the car. It is roomy, well built and able to stand up to kids, pets, daily car pools, winter weather, summer heat and many many road trips. I have always liked that it had the space of a van but drove like a car. I like that the seats are removable. I have always found the car heats up very quickly in the winter and cools down very quickly in the summer. Clearly the car is well built as it has lasted for twelve years with very little maintenance. The car has performed well and although it is beginning to show its age, it is still running and is used daily. The cons of the van are few compared to the reliability and actual performance of the van.