 Bought this car for my wife (5k-10k miles/year).  Now it's my commuter car (25k+ per year; mostly highway but hard-driving miles).  Getting high 20's gas mileage.  Comfortable, very reliable, very stable (once I had struts & strut mounts replaced) - even at 70-85 mph.  Perfect size (smaller than new Avalons) - small enough to get in & out wherever I need to go, big enough to be comfortable & feel safe.  Currently 125k miles; I expect 200k+.  The car is worth more to me than trade value. Back seat not huge, but not cramped.  Large trunk.  Strut mounts were the only significant non-wear repairs I have made. If you can buy a well-maintained one for cheap, do it.  It will hold up.