Don't know much about the chassis, but the engine is pretty good. The basic M111 four-cylinder is durable, torquey and efficient. The supercharger/supercharger clutch is probably less durable than the engine, but depending on how hard it's driven it can last for 150k+ miles. Fuel economy should be around 20-ish in the city, and high 20s/low 30s highway. Power is not earth-shattering, but it's still more than adequate for everyday use and is helped by the low-end torque. Downsides include a less-refined (agrarian) exhaust and engine note, and more engine vibration than the V6 or V8.
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