Overall this car is great. Mechanically, all I've had to do is the basic maintenance on it (oil, brakes, etc). I've driven it for over eight years and it just keeps going. Ascetically, mine is not the prettiest car our there as it has some dings from hail, but the paint job and clear coat are still intact with no rust. I will also mention that the car still gets 24 mpg in the city and the last time I took a road trip (about a year ago) I got 32-35mpg. The shocks are still good, steering is tight, and the brakes perform well. If you are looking for a reliable car, this is it.

So far I haven't had any problems with my vehicle except for the low clearance. I live out in the country so my driveway is a 1/4 mile stretch of rocky hills, and my car does not handle well on those hills. Sometimes I will scrape the bottom or the bumper. I have also scraped the bumpers and underneath on others' driveways and in parking lots on barricades.