This was my first 'starter' car after I finished school. I had the manual and the pop-up sunroof. It is small but if it's for a single person, you would have plenty of space. It gave great mileage and can do 80 mph on the highway with no problem but you will feel the road at that speed. In the 2 years I had it, I just did regular oil changes and once had to replace oxygen sensor. Midas charged $120 for it and I know it's a ripoff. I bought a 1999 in 2003 for under $2000 and it did its job more than what I expected it to.