 A money pit. If I had to rely on this car for above average use I would have been in trouble many times.  For a small car the mileage is below avg-my last trip I couldn't even get 30 mpg hwy/22-23city. The transmission fluid had to be changed at 40k - it's synthetic and cost over $200.  The alternator went out at 48k-the engine must be jacked-up to release the alternator so it near impossible for an owner to do.You are looking at $400-700 cost due to labor and parts.  The ignition lock seized at 45k-must be towed to the dealer to be fixed due to the anti-theft chip. Around $500.  Now at 56k the thermostat housing and valve cover gasket are leaking-Parts and labor will cost you around $500.