 I bought this car about 3.5 years ago when I was in college.  It's been the only car I've owned.  I wanted a car that would be reliable and not cost me much to maintain and that it has been! I have almost 100,000 miles on it.  I just replaced the front brakes, but otherwise just basic maintenance.  It's the VE which is VERY stripped down...doesn't even have intermittent whippers (I joke that the whippers have 2 speeds, fast and faster).   The engine is loud on the highway, and I can tell the difference in pick up when I have passengers.  But those are my biggest complaints.  Overall I love this car!  