Paid heavily? Let's see...
A new Camry with moonroof, XM radio, hands free phone, and alloy wheels for $24,975.
A new Impala WITHOUT any of those options for $25,230.
A new Taurus WITHOUT any of those options for $26,640.
That's a no-brainer. Better car, lower price, and not a dime of my money to Obama's UAW thugs.
The difference between the car companies quality is very small. Toyotas and Hondas are good cars I agree. They do not cut corners on wear out items like brakes struts belts .etc. I am just saying that the others are just as good and used they are A LOT CHEAPER. If I were to buy new car then yes I would buy Honda or Toyota, I own a Honda myself. Used cars are different, the prices I see for used Hondas and Toyos are stupid IMO. You can get a used Ford,Nissan or Mazda, put new brakes and struts and you are rolling pretty for a lot less.
Have to say I still miss my mustang. :(
Drive a Civic now, no complaints.