 I bought my Galant ES new in August of 2000.  After 8 years and 170k miles, this car still runs great.  I still get 27-28 MPG and it starts as easily as it did in 2000.  The only maintenance I have done besides brakes, tires, oil, is timing belt at 85k and plugs & wires at about 100k.  I am starting to get some rust on wheel wells and around the bottom of the doors, but Ohio winters will do that to a car.  When this car finally does quit running, I will definitely consider another Galant, just wish they got a little better MPG.