Yea GM and Ford have their troubles and don't even ask about Chrysler. But.....still.......
I drive A LOT...
30k per year and so do my co-workers and over the years ALL OF US have discovered that the Jap cars simply do not hold up over time.Sure if you want to buy/sell every 75k you might be ok, but if you want to keep your beast running, the USA cars are tops and nothing, except Volvo and certain BMW models, is even close.
Parts cost for Asian imports is insane, mostly because of lack of stock aftermarket parts. Just try and get a REAL factory manual for a Jap car. Another problem is the attitude of the Jap dealers. They basically tell you to go F yourself and their is nothing you can do about it.
There is a reason NYC/La cabbies use Caprices and Crown Vics......
You want a good car that will last forever and cost next to nothing to repair? Think smart.
Ford Mustang Crown Vic. Caprice /Impala SS Cavalier
Avoid the cars with headgasket problems just like you would avoid the Japs that have oil sludging problems which include Honda and Toyota.
You want a real nice car, built like a tank and super fun to drive? Volvo X-country.... One of the best.
The rice burners are piles of junk built to last maybe 100k and then fall to pieces. The parts cost is insane and documentation for the shade tree mechanic is hard to find.