My wife is on her third, and I’ve driven just about every combo
Our first 02 had a couple bugs they fixed NC, first model year problems, we drove it to 45k and got a killer trade it. Basicly cost us about $4500 to drive it for 4 years, and it got hit. It did really well, infact the Volvo that hit us was totaled and we just need a hatch and rear bumper.
Our 06 was not as good as the 02 not sure why, never had any problems with it, it just didn’t drive as well as the 02 and was slower. Trade in was still great on this one as well.
The 08 is by far the best one yet. Its quicker (not fast) and more fun to drive, it also has a much smoother trans than the early CVT’s and the paddle shift is kind of cool.
They make great drivers, and get great milage. We’ve never paid anything for any service work (its all included to 50k) They handle great and even do good in the snow. They also hold there value really well, Towne just sold our 06 used with 24000 miles for 1900 less than we bought it new for.
If you want a great handling car its a good choice, if your looking to go drag racing from light to light pick something else.