3rd Jan 2017, 23:14
From original reviewer:
I've still got the car. The only cost has been fuel, filter, 4 tires and CV joints since the last message.
I just got the timing belt, water pump, other belts pulley and tensioner changed on the last fuel change. I think I will be keeping it at least for another 5 years!
4th Jan 2017, 09:25
Keep it. Modern cars have far more needless complications that go wrong through no fault of the owner. That's a dependable car, easy to fix, hardly breaks down, that's all you want.
15th Mar 2019, 12:53
Original poster here. I do not have the car anymore. This car has been the MOST reliable ever among the ones I had and have. However, one needs to accept the fact that it was less comfortable, less soundproofed and less refined in every aspect compared to models from other manufacturers, even from the same era.
That has changed by now, but back than that was the way it is.
16th Mar 2019, 00:29
Thanks for the update. Myself I had a similar experience with a 1998 Nissan Primera. Got nearly 20 years and 200,000 miles out of it. Japanese cars from the 90s were the best reliability wise, if a little dull and unrefined as you mentioned. But you can't put a price on reliability.
23rd Sep 2013, 15:09
The car has now 150000 km. No issue other than oil changes. At one stage, I was about sell it, but I've now decided to keep it until it goes to junkyard as a second/spare car. The reason is very simple: it isn't worth any significant money, but is a perfect working car with everything working! If I get rid of it, I will never be able to get so much car in absolute perfect condition for so little money ever again. I'd say it's good to go for another 15 years and 150000 km!