 This car has needed essentially no unplanned repairs since I bought it 20 years ago.  It has performed essentially  flawlessly for 225,000 miles.  I changed the oil using synthetic about every 10K miles; the spark plugs were changed only once.  The timing belt had to be changed once, and the starter motor died once.  That's IT for 20 years and 225,000 miles.  I repainted the body when it needed it at 15 years...it lived uncovered in the San Diego sun every day of its life.  Once upon a time, a rock hit its windshield.  Replaced easily.  Flawless handling, great ride, supreme comfort for driver and passengers.  Car happily accelerates to 100mph whenever asked..even at 20 years old!