 We wnated something affordable for my commute downtown - this car has been great. Cheap to buy, cheap to feed (gas), cheap to keep.  Not luxury, but a good, comfortable, servicable car, that handles very well (suggest buying good tires)in traffic and on open road. Great room in back seat and trunk. Have had a few problems after 60K, but nothing serious. Negotiated extended warranty as part of deal (bought a demo) and it proved useful when radiator went.  Had problem with tie rods, but dealer handled.  Would like to stop hearing "that's just what happens with these cars" from dealer, however - that's the one thing that will make me compare elsewhere for the next car.