Faults:

I have had cosmetic problems with the inside door locks (passenger side front & rear). The lock part of the door has broken on the very tip toward the seat and caused the release lever to not close using autolocks on key and doors. It is a small plastic piece that contains the spring part of the lock mechanism. I need to manually push the lock and release to lock the door.

Other than this all is well.

General Comments:

I purchased this vehicle after seeing it during a search for another vehicle type. I only sat in it at first and was extremely impressed with the fit and function.

This Milan has the whole package (sunroof, traction, autoclimate, heated seats, premium sound, etc...) and it was under $12.5K. What a steal.

After 10 months I couldn't be happier. I was looking for a manual vehicle, but this six speed automatic responds well and has plenty of punch when you get on it.

The mileage is good for this size vehicle rating at 24+ MPG combined.

Handling is very good with independent suspension all around.

I have traveled far and near with ease and comfort. This is the best vehicle I've owned yet and I've owned a base model 318BMW (1985) and a Cadillac Fleetwood (1981).

Faults:

I have owned this car for a very short period of time, but I have the full service history of the car, and nothing has gone wrong. The only services required according to the records, were routine oil changes and dealer service.

General Comments:

This is a really handsome car from stem to stern. Mine is a silver exterior with black leather interior, and the 17 inch wheels really make the exterior look.

Bang for the buck is pretty amazing. You get tons of creature comforts, great acceleration, and very competent handling, in a very attractive looking package for a value oriented price, especially used!

The electric, fully retracting moonroof is fantastic. My version has the brushed stainless steel fake trim, but it actually has a quality look and feel to it. Leather is tight, stitched very well (contrasting thread is a nice touch) and is really comfortable. I am just over 6' 1" and like to sit low, and the power seat is perfect for me, creating massive headroom with the seat run down to its lowest setting. Back seat and trunk are perfect for this sized car. I have three younger kids, and carry a lot of gear like golf clubs and guitar cases, and this car handles it all effortlessly. Engine has a great note under full throttle, but does produce typical front wheel drive torque steer.

The only weak area I can feel is the automatic transmission, which seems a little more harsh than it should, and sometimes acts like it is a bit confused. But this is a very small issue, and does not really impact driveability at all. Analog clock is great! I forgot how much I like that look, and how tired I had become of the digital clocks - the analog is really classy.

Stereo is competent as well.

The HVAC is a little annoying when it decides to have this awkward delay when you call it to life, and then blasts all at once. This might be a function of the automatic mode asking it to quickly cool or heat, but again, a very minor point.

Car seems a wee bit thirstier than my Pontiac Bonneville with 3.8 liter engine, which is an absolute work of art, but I get 22mpg combined, and have gotten 26 mpg on the highway. But I will have to admit that it is hard to stay out of the throttle on entrance ramps, because it sounds so good!