Our hj60 has been with our family since 1990. Since then, it is still running strong. Common repairs is hub bearings, bushes, knuckle rebuilds. Less common repairs is power steering box repair, transfer case rebuild, ujoint replace and brake booster replace. Looking at its age, this is common for repairs. Looking at its condition now, i am confident it will outlast many cars out there. As your first car, there will be bound to be many adventures with your rig as this has much potential as a tourer. However, as these vehicles need slightly extra love, a basic level knowledge about diesel engines as well as suspension systems is needed. This is definitely "learnable". If you have the love for adventures and 4 wheel drives as well as the passion for hj60s, the HJ60 is for You.