2001 Saturn S-Series SC2 3dr Coupe (1.9L 4cyl 4A)
This car just goes and goes. I have been lax on maintenance and still have had NO major or even minor problems to speak of. I cannot say enough about my car! It is not a car for everyone - it does not fit large or tall people comfortably. Obviously it is a small car that doesn't haul a lot of stuff. But I have used it as our primary family vehicle, hauling baby gear and a car seat, and it does great.
Reliability, reliability, reliability. It's cute and gets good mileage. Dent-proof body is a godsend!
Bring back Saturn! We wanted to buy another Saturn and are so disappointed they are gone.