My family bought ours new in 2004 and we still drive it. Only minor problems here and there such as the driver side door's lock doesn't work anymore (we have to open it from the other side). We have only changed the tires once in over ten years and everything else is basically stock.
It is a good and reliable car although not something I would personally buy. We managed to climb Mt. Washington in it with no trouble.
The only downside is the rims which rust easily, especially in New England. I don't think I have ever seen one with clean rims around here.