Battery had to be replaced.
Two tires replaced.
Front and rear bumper covers replaced.
Handles better than you would expect. While not a sports car, it's predictable and taut.
The 4 cylinder engine is very smooth and power is adequate. Manual gearbox and clutch are the best I have ever used. For a car sold in the US, it's very fuel efficient. Regular servicing has been inexpensive.
Comfortable ride and seats with a decent amount of interior space. Not easy to clean with the cloth version.
Great initial quality, but I have doubts about it's ultimate durability. Sheet metal is thin and susceptible to hail damage and buckling. Bumpers are just plastic covers and are seemingly designed to crack and split. Lots of weak plastic bits on the exterior. Front valance, mudguards and oil pan vulnerable to damage.
It's a reliable friend but I don't see it lasting for 200k.
My 1994 Accord has dents, it has plastic bumper covers: give me a car that even competes with the Accord that does not have a plastic bumper! My Accord is going to hit 251,000 miles and its engine is not too far off from yours (2.2--you have a 2.4 liter)
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