I was in the same situation and I have made my situation a month ago by buying an used 07' Vios mileage 60k+. Below are the characteristics:

1.Car owner was a lady
2.Service maintenance sent to Toyota Service center at all times
3.Only fully-synthetic oil is used
4.Interior is good as new
5.RM2k plus was spent by previous owner on window tints
6.Rarely outstation.

Owner was willing to spend on the car and I know her. But:-
1.Driveshafts front rubber boots both torn off,not usable anymore, the grease in it is melted into liquid form but thank god the driveshafts are still usable.
2.Automatic fluid is darn black, bet it hasn't been changed since new. Had all that changed and it cost me close to 1k for now.

Then I was told that:-
1.Rubbers around the stabilizer require replacements
2.Power steering minor leakage.
3.Front absorber minor leakage

But, it is still ok lol because parts are cheap and considered reliable because it is all minor.

Well I guess if you are willing to go through hassle, then it is ok.

In the end, it is still a used car.

This is how i test the driveshaft,i drive on a steep hill and come to a stop,as i move the car while steering left or right,ocassionally it used to have krak krak sound.But after i replace the torn rubber boots and reapply new grease.The sound gone.Still,i would define this car as a good ride as it doesnt give big issues since the car is a simple car and easy to fix my own.

used to consider nissan sentra as well,but the way how they design the engine compartment doesnt make maintenance and certain parts replacement easy.

Ultimately,its not only about good experience but also how they make it simple.Guess im not the majority because most people demand more features,this n that,so much sensors,so much headache.