 I bought the Sephia brand new in 2000 with 6 miles on it. It now has 140,000 miles on it and still going strong. I've abused this car beyond belief during the past six years and it has held up to the challenge. I've had few problems with the engine, which happens to have a lot of potential for modification like its Civic rivals. Overall, it's dependable, good on gas, and performs better than the day I bought it.