 We bought this new and it's been a great car for us.  Still running great after 11 years!  Repairs and maintenance beyond the usual scheduled work include:  2 batteries, 3 sets of front brakes, 1 set of rear brakes, tires, exhaust, struts, water pump (replaced under warranty), glitch in the steering, leaking power steering fluid.  The brakes have always been soft on this vehicle and with aging and pot-holed streets the suspension is looser than it used to be.  Highway fuel economy is about 29 mpg in winter (with winter tires) and 34 mpg in summer (with all season tires).