I purchased the vehicle from my grandparents about six years ago, and even though it was over 15 years old at that point it was still in great condition. Now it has over 200k miles on it and still runs great. The car is super reliable and parts are generally very cheap if it does need maintenance. The transmission was replaced in 2005, before I bought it, but that is the only major repair that it's needed in its lifetime. In terms of style, it hasn't really held up and is obviously dated - but compared to most other things from the '90s it's actually not too bad. Fuel economy is usually around 30 mpg which is pretty good as well. That being said, it is apparently very easy to steal and this particular car has been stolen twice in the time I've owned it. Despite that, I would definitely recommend it to someone looking for a budget used car. I believe the '90s were the golden age of Japanese cars and this guy definitely could be the poster boy for that decade.

This has been a great car. I bought it used three years ago from a family. After 13 years, it still looked great. I have had no issues with the paint or the interior leather and carpets. The engine runs quietly and smoothly, unless it is in need of oil or some other repair. The ride is smooth, and it accelerates smoothly. My model is a manual, and I have not had any transmission issues to date nor had the previous owner. I have had some work done on the engine, due to personal neglect, but this could be mitigated by an owner that is more attentive. The model I own also has a nice moon roof that opens for venting (kicks up the back portion) or slides all the way back to open entirely. The turning radius on this car isn't the greatest, but it's not the worst. For comparison, the same year Volkswagen Passat has a tighter turning radius but a mid-2000s Subaru Outback is much worse. There is ample trunk space, and the back seat is also roomy.