 This was like a go-cart because of it's size and power.  A 1.4L is a weak engine, but I assure you it has pickup and I would whip this car around.  I drove it hard, but not crazy.  No major problems with anything though I have broke both door handles by pulling on them the wrong way.  Regular oil changes and sensible (not conservative) driving have me at 92000 miles.  I can tell the car is on it's way out though.  There is a hole somewhere in the exhaust and I just have this feeling that a bunch of things are about to be worn out.  Great buy, great car for 8k.  Would definitely buy a Hyundai again, it's just simply worth the money (no headaches at 92000)    