Only maintenance (other than scheduled maintenance, e.g. oil changes, brakes, tires, air filter) was to replace both ball joints because rubber covers corroded off at 70,000 miles. New covers have been fine and not corroding.
This car is absolutely bullet-proof in reliability and quality. Look folks, I have 137,000 miles on it and no rust, no squeaks or rattles, no leaks anywhere, plus everything works except for one rear power window. It is as tight as the day I bought it, and I am lazy and only do scheduled maintenance. Oh, did I mention it has the original shocks and suspension??!! This is a Japanese BMW, only much more reliable and affordable. The engine never misses a beat... I could go on forever about this car. Buy any Protege and I guarantee it is the best value you can get in a used car. Unbelievable reliability, I have to repeat that.
137,000 Miles on a Car these days is No big Deal. I owned a 1993 Saturn SL2 that I got to 283k Miles, Still on Original Transmission and Engine. Not even the Timing Chain Replaced.
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