 I bought this car new back in 2002 and quite frankly it was the first foreign car I've ever purchased.  I always bought from GM, and at the time of purchase, the "Big Three" were making only gas guzzlers (the Geo Metro was phased out).  So I was very apprehensive about buying foreign.  Wow, my fears were unfounded.  This car runs and runs and runs.  I've got 80000 miles on it and the only thing I've done is put gas in it and change the oil every 6 months religiously.  Absolutely no problems, not even a sensor light has come on.  Love this car - would recommend this car to anyone - and I have, and two people have purchased this car used and they love it as well.  