I have one hyundai Accent '99 at $12K. Driving it for six years and have a mileage of 80K. No roadside problem (so far). Drove around the states... NY, AL, FL, VA, MD, NJ you name it. One complain is its horse-power (~86HP, at street lights they even honk at you). Otherwise it is smooth, extremely reliable, despite its bad reputation. Changed all tires Have religiously changed oil every 3 months. At 50000 changed Tranny oil and filter ($100). Changed brake pads ($50). Had to change a battery and alternator ($450). It does not hold its market value, though. --------------------------------------------------------------- Total ~$14000 so far mileage/price = 80000/14000 = 5.7/$1 A few car will beat this ratio. Bought Honda Prelude (1989) at 60000 miles. Paid $5000 but broke down in 2 years. Paid for alternator change $500) 80000 miles. Traded it. M/P = 20000/5500 = 3.6 miles/$1.