Well, let me tell you...It really all depends on how well you take care of the car. Maintenance is the key. I have driven Mitsubishis half of my life. I have an '87 Lancer, '92 Lancer, '95 Eclipse, '97 Lancer, '02 Montero and an '06 Evo IX MR. My '87 Lancer still runs and can be pushed to it's topspeed of 85 mph. I know it's not fast but hey, it's old. My Mitsubishis have been reliable 'coz I've kept up a religious maintenance schedule. If you do the same, the car will last 20 years, just like mine.