 Our Rio has over 68,000 miles on it and has had no problems.  Steering, brakes, everything on this car is still as tight as the day we got it.  My wife had traded in her gas guzzling Jeep Cherokee and we laughed at her choice.  When gas prices rose, I began using it for selling Real Estate and my clients are shocked when they find how roomy the back seat is.  It is a great car for scooting around the city and taking a trip does not break the bank.  With a fresh oil change I can get up to 38 mpg on the highway!  City driving gets from 25 to 32 mpg.  Fresh oil affects the mileage so keep it serviced.    