Ford didn't "buy them out", they BAILED them out. You don't know what you're talking about, anyway. Mazda 3 is a highly reviewed car and made in Japan. Also, Mazda sales are taking Europe by storm. Just because of one lemon Contour doesn't mean the entire Mazda line is "bad".
Also, Nissan was BAILED out by the French (Renault), so don't get all high and mighty about how "grrreat" they are. Altimas have their share of bugs and issues. Look it up. Also, they're hi HP FWD cars are plauged by torque steer, so they ain't "all that".
