Originally posted by sirrahbed
Have owned four Escorts and is our#1 car of choice since we really wanted American made.

Oh yes and Never Ever Own a Neon!!
He he.........we always avoid American made cars. We used to have Fords and Dodges, and I don't think cars with worse problems exist. German cars are the best, and I love European cars in general, but Japanese are good too. I don't really like American cars other than their SUPER comfy seats. They're not reliable enough, from my experience......ESPECIALLY Fords. We still have a Ford btw. Its our only Ford that has actually lasted long, but its still a Ford, and not very much loved in this household.

Amy, have you considered a Volkswagon Jetta.......or Passat? Passats might be a little pricey, but Jettas are excellent too, and they're great, reliable cars. I drive my brother's Passat and its so smoothe and easy to handle. I love it! Whatever you do, don't even consider getting a Ford Taurus. We used to have one, and it was an ultimate nightmare.