 We got a 2009 Corolla S with about 95,000 miles on it for about $12k 5 years ago. During this time we have put about 60k miles on it and had to do the following repairs: Alternator (103,000), front wheel bearing (142,000), head gasket (149,000), transmission (155,000).  For the miles per $, this is the worst and most expensive car we have ever had.  And yes, we have regularly changed the fluids and kept up on the routine maintenance.