i own a repair shop,and id pay no attention to what people say about the car as long as it runs good and still get that kind of mileage id drive it some more its not worn out yet,but if i did have to replace it, id think about a good Toyota corolla there really good vehicles to own,and operate and they don't give much trouble at all,and when they do there easy and cheap to repair,i get a few of them in my shop,but not for any major problems all i can say is i think there one of the best little cars on the road today,and it would make a good replacement for the little Geo..but drive it until the wheels fall off of it,good luck i hope this help,s