1. Probably. Put a lot of highway miles on the car, would probably get to around 200K in 3 years (30 K miles in the last 1 1/2 years). Wouldn't last much longer though.

2. Yes. Was hoping to last long enough to pay off loans, then save up and buy with cash.

3. Good car, but nothing special...

We wanted to wait 2-3 years to get our "family" car as we have just 1 child now, and don't plan on another for about 2 years. Have to decide if we want to wait that long now.