 I bought this vehicle in August 1998 and have put over 113,000 miles on it since then.  Overall, it has been a reliable SUV.  The fit and finish are still excellent after 8 years of ownership.  Mechanically, the car has been virtually maintenance free.  My only significant complaints are the stereo and the power antenna.  I had the stereo replaced 3 separate times.  The power antenna was replaced twice.  Gas mileage averages about 15 in the city and 20 on the highway.  Power is only adequate.  I still get compliments on this vehicle 8+ years later.  The paint and overall look still is appealing.  I would highly recommend this SUV to anyone looking for a highly reliable SUV.