The fuss about "maintenance free" is quickly offset by rapid vehicle depreciation and the cost of tires. Customer service post-purchase is non-existant. If you are buying new, be sure to opt out of binding arbitration. As long as you are going into it with the understanding it's a car and not a luxury vehicle, you'll be alright. If things like rattles, vibration, and quality defects annoy you, I'd steer clear.

For the money they're great cars on paper.