It's a great city car that has withstood time and the amount of mileage that we have put on it. It still runs, but the upkeep has been tremendous. I wish I knew more about the longevity of the vehicle. I think the Matrix runs great. I used to love driving it. However, commuting has taken its toll on the car and also my relationship with it. If you don' t mind paying to replace the front brakes and rotors several times then you will like the car, too. However after 120,000 miles the car requires a tune-up, replacement of the exhaust system, and parts of the suspension start to falter.