It's a solid, if uninspiring, car.
There were many made, and a plentiful supply in the boneyards if you need body panels. The aftermarket has inexpensive replacements for all lights and lenses, as well as the frequently broken exterior door handles.
The engine is very reliable. It's a non-interference engine with a timing belt. It's reasonable to use a 100K mile belt replacement interval, or even longer, unless the oil pump seals are leaking. Always replace the timing belt tensioner spring when you do the belt.
A potential problem is the ignition coil, which will fail without warning. If you are unlucky the shop will replace the more easily reached ignitor, $450+ list price, before replacing the coil buried inside the distributor.
Another area to check is the exhaust down-pipe flex joint. It's right up front on the 4 cylinder, so easy to 'ground' on the curb when parking. A crack is non-critical and it easy to replace.
Almost all of the routine service is very easy to do, with great access from above. The exception is the block drain plug for coolant.