 Bought this car used with 45k, it was to be my commuter car and a replacement to my older 2000 celica gts with 200k. First the goods: mpg is great, good looking car, good ride,  most things are within arms reach,  power is ok for little car, good cargo space.  Now the bad: Yes, the world famous transmission issue with this car,  car was at the dealer twice,  things started to fall apart at 54k, little things,  too much to list,  got the car fixed and sold it at. I wish I had done my research before I bought the car.  Yes, i am back driving my 2000 celica,  she never give me problem in 7 years.