 I bought my 07 new in March of that year.In 4 1/2 years only scheduled maintenance was required. It has proven to be even more reliable than my previous Honda Civic over the same near 5-year period.The hatchback offers versatility and the engine is punchy while still offering respectable mpg.The interior quality compares favorably with other vehicles in this price category.You can probably pick up a decent used one in the $10K to $12K range depending on condition/mileage, which makes it a very competitive car in the small hatchback category.The 3 Hatch seems to offer that perfect mating of reliability and functionality with a small dose of sportiness.