Originally posted by 2000GreenTour:
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".



Oh, I've driven one already, and I like it. The so-called "torque steer" isn't as bad as one might think. Don't get me wrong, I like the Mazda 6, but I will never deal with Ford's customer service again. I told them that straight out after they got VERY, VERY rude with me. As for Nissan's, well, Ford will never be known for quality like Nissan. Sure, any car will have it's problems, but it's starting to get out of hand with my car. I need something new, and it's SAD to say, but foreign is where the quality really is. Yeah, I guess your right, 0-60 in six seconds for a daily driver, FWD car isn't "all-that".

02 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE, FULLY LOADED Old car- 99 SE Sport ATX w/ SVT body kit (for sale...asking $4,200 OBO), nicely modded, high-flow exhaust y-pipe back and KKM. 95K, but 95% are interstate highway miles back and forth to college everyday.