I've owned this car for 12 years, almost 200k miles. What I'll remember:
First family trip to Grand Canyon, with a family of 5, getting out to see the view, plus opening the back door so our dog could join us. Probably looked pretty comical to an onlooker.
Parking any and everywhere, especially at the crowded beach, finding those convenient, tiny spaces that no one else can squeeze … into.
Tires that I forgot to rotate, that needed to be replaced early.
Oil changes every 3-5k miles saved a lot on repairs. Brakes and batteries, every 80k or so. I think I paid for one tune up. Oh, I replaced the catalytic converter 2 years ago to pass smog.
I've read a lot of reviews that many others have had problems with CVTs. Well I have an embarrassing secret. I have never ever changed or even looked at the transmission fluid! For me, it simply works.
So did I get amazingly lucky with this particular car? Yes, it's finally showing it's age and finally needs some mechanical repairs. Yet it still goes on.
I hope someday someone makes a simple box electric vehicle that is cheap and works as well as this car.
Thanks for the memories. :)