With proper care and maintenance, and a few repairs here and there, MOST cars will last a long time. I just don't like Mazda's, working on them, or driving them. THAT is why there are so many different cars out there though! Even working in the auto repair field, I have problems with the car, and get behind on things, and it bit me a few weeks ago! I still have parts that I bought 6 months ago for both of our cars!