 I bought this car new at the end of 1997 and I have almost 130,000 miles on it.I have the services done and the oil changed - that's it.I have had no major problems with this jewel.I have the automatic transmission, so I don't understand those who have had problems.Are they having their car serviced and oil changed?Anyway, I finally had to get a new battery after 8 years and the guy at my local service center was amazed that it was the original battery.I have had to finally get new tires.This is just a great car, I think I will keep it until it stops and it is not showing any signs of that anytime soon.It still drives like a new car.WOW!