i think so far for the most part people jump to conclusions about American cars. Sure Japanese cars have the "fit and finish" and the German cars are luxurious but why do you guys hate the Pt cruiser, focus etc? I myself dislike them personally because I've done my research but i in no way hate them. I know many of the recalls and shitty parts on the econo cars...(cavi sunfire cobalt, focus, neon, caliber) are all cheap because they are entry level. If you look upscale such as th new Malibu, 300C, and whatever ford has for a midsize nowadays; they all drive and feel as nice as say an Accord or Camry. Sure YOU may not like the styling, interior, the fact it has more/less horsepower, that does not make it a piece of s**t. If the person who bought this entry level car likes it, that company hopes it will return and move up a class or buy the truck if they have the car or vice versa.
I like civics and thats kinda why i joined but when your outside of the Honda crown or hell even inside it you do see how much they are hated on for some reason or another. maybe the fact that the ricer down the street has a fart can and a window sticker? so does the neon down the street and as does the focus