A Nice Simple Car,But Expensive To Keep Running.
I bought this car new in 2006. And still have it. Since it is paid off, and only has 34K miles on it, and looks like it just came off the showroom floor. I keep it looking and running in top form, why trade it in and have 5 years of payments again?. It has lots of interior room, easy to get into and out of, easy to drive, lots of glass for great visibility, easy to park, and can fit people over 6 Ft tall easily. No power windows, power door locks, or keyless entry, All things that burn out/break, or need replacement, and cost a small fortune to fix when the warranty ends. It is just what it is meant to be. A simple car to get from point A to point B. But by keeping it in great condition, it looks like a new car and looks nice getting to 'point B':)
It is under-powered, but it isn't meant to be a Corvette, it is meant to be an economy car. It has adjustable front seats for firmness. I like the firmest setting, it is comparable to a small German sedan. Side Seat AirBags, Aice safety touch on a small car. While not the quality of a Toyota, it is average when it comes to repairs, and just as expensive. On a 1-10 scale, it is a '7'. Simple, easy to park, LOTS of interior room, my Hatch-Back version has a very usable cargo area, and fold-able rear seats that can be configured to be made flat, to carry very long items, and still carry people..A nice car not trying to be more than it is built to be.