This vehicle is a workhorse. Absolutely reliable and requires little maintenance or repairs. There were issues with the paint fading and flaking, but that is cosmetic. I was able to perform maintenance and repairs myself much of the time. A simple, sturdy vehicle. Road noise was a bit loud but not louder than most non-luxury cars I've been in. I know the previous owner (a teenage boy) abused the car a lot, yet it never left me stranded and only had a few minor problems over the past six years.