[decebalus1]

> Once Americans began driving Hondas and Toyotas, they discovered that these cars had a lot more going for them than just gas mileage

This resonates with my experience so much I couldn't help but write this. After my previous Japanese car saved my life in an accident, I went ahead and bought the new model, about a decade later.

I am seriously impressed. Things which were premium a while back are now standard. And the look-and-feel of the car, the comfort and driving feel is just amazing. I could go with a bigger more powerful engine but I mean the mileage is hard to beat. And I won't even mention the abundant safety features (which decreased my insurance premium!).

Although I can afford it, I have absolutely no interest in the premium brands.