 Just bought it but have been researching & test driving compact sedans for months!  PROS -Resale value not great, was able to get into one cheap compared to others compacts -Lots of features for the class -Tight suspension makes it fun to drive -Predicted reliability -Not a run of the mill car (Civic/Accord/Corolla).  CONS -Gas mileage is not as good as others in class -5th gear not tall enough, pretty high RPMs on freeway.  OVERALL Car can be a bit stiff for some but I like driving so the trade off is worth it. Like I said it's a driver's cars; good steering input, feel connected to the car/road & is a blast in the twisties.  Will report again a year from now with cost of ownership/reliability.