It loves to be driven hard. I always stay on top of the maintenance though. that is key! I will keep it till it dies. Just having fun theother day. I aksed a couple buddies how mnay miles they though my car had. It was running and all. They were lik eumm it's about a 96 right? probably 50,000 miles.. I'm like nah try 170,000! should see their faces. anyways drive it hard, but keep it up!! E mail me and I'll send ya a pic..