I bought this car in 2003 so technically it was 1 year old by then. I have had nothing but problems with it from day one. First some of the engine sensors crapped out. They were replaced under warranty but it took 3 trips to the dealer and many hours of my time wasted as I waited for the car. Also the dealer ripped me off for a 'tune up' he said I had to pay 100 bucks for before he could do the warranty work. All lies! The car still ran like crap afterwards. This was at 58000 miles. At 78000 the car stopped running and I had to have the engine head removed for a bent valve! Also replace the timing belt and etc at that time. Found out the car injectors were all fouled with carbon then.

The car is ok. It is small and has good gas mileage, and is pretty reliable for the most part. The main issue is having issues with the bumper being so low to the ground, and it not staying in place where it is attached to the car. These small plastic pieces are simply meant to "snap" into place, and they don't exactly do that.