A lot of mechanics tell me that this make and model of car is built like a tank, very well-made. This is probably why it has lasted all these years with no big problems.

It gets excellent fuel mileage, about 25 in heavy city driving up to 35 on the highways. Its fuel gage and monitor are extremely accurate, allowing you to track your fuel economy and plan when you will need to stop. The car also looks more expensive than it is. It has a very sleek body type, and also looks sturdy and solid, setting it apart from economy cars. It is also quite large. I am able to fit 5 people fairly comfortably, and it has a large trunk. As an added bonus the center console folds down in the back seat. This allows enough space and length to fit two pairs of skis in the trunk and only loses one seat! Finally, this car needs shockingly few repairs. In the over 10 years and 165,000 miles that I have driven it, I can count on one hand the number of repairs that it has needed. Every time I go in for inspection I think this has to be the year that everything needs to be fixed, and yet it has held up remarkably.