Never had major issues. Brakes are easy, oil changes are easy. Just like any other car for the most part. Tranny work and some electrical it goes to the shop. But other than that, I have yet to need a manual. BTW, I am a mechancal engineer so working with my hands and head is the way I am. Fixingthem is usually easy, diagnosing them, well that's why shops make $70+ an hour.