I owned a honda civic... it was okay, but the dealership here in town sucks. They ripped me off big time. So I don't really know if I would go with honda... maybe acura, they are owned by the same corp. but acura is more "luxury". Bah.

And as for american cars.... I'm sorry but the last time I drove a chevy... it sucked! It had no pick up what so ever. It's like driving a grocery go getter... LAME! Same goes for FORD except for their new mustangs... but the last go around they had with producing the mustang they sucked too. To heavy and not enough leg room! Even for a small person my size. I know tall people!

But these are my opinions of cars.

I was really considering the Nissan 350Z but I also have to consider the cost of my insurance... a 2 door sports car isn't going to be cheap in insurance especially full coverage.

I also took into consideration that yes certain makes of cars have more expensive parts. Toyota parts are high priced, and I know for a fact that if I get a 6-speed manual in a new eclipse I will one day have to replace the clutch and that is the most unorthodox clutch arrangement I've ever seen! PAIN IN THE BUTT!

Maybe I should just get one of those hybrid cars? No pick up... no top speed... just... a gas saver.

Wait... that's lame too. *sigh*