Well i have a 2000 convertible, and have had it since 2001. One previous owner. Besides changing oil, a few belts here and there, there has been no major issues besides the steering column *which can be avioded if you take the key out the right way, and not rush and just jam it out on an angle* I have taken my car up and down the east coast with no problems. It has 150,000+ miles on it, and still runs like its brand new.