Originally Posted by TO90LEGEND

Lets see.

I like my 481,000km,s today same engine same tranny.
I like how it has always got me where I want to go without a tow truck.
I like the interior layout and seats. Mine are cloth I prefer them over leather.
I like the cars lower flatter wider stance, cars seem too tall now.
I like the ride particularly cruising on the highway. Seems like it can go forever. Those 2500km trips just make it run smoother.
I like the smooth way the 5 speed shifts.
You also can't complain about the gas mileage for a V6 - its not bad if you don't stomp on the gas all the time, that really helps today. 8L's / 100km's on the highway. That's close to some 4 cylinder cars.

I know some don't agree but I also like how inexpensive this car has been to run to me personally. Like someone else touched on, I don't look at one or two repairs, I look at the whole year or even lifetime of the car. A couple of CV shafts and an alternator every few years and brakes/oil thing regularly doesn't amount to much in the grand scheme of things.

Nice thread and a good way to pay tribute to a nice car.