Happy Birthday, er0k!
as for my $.05 (I'm Canadian, do the Exchange rate...heh), my wife and I have had Toyotas for the
past few years, the first being a 1980 Corolla. If well maintained, they're nigh-on bulletproof (ditto for the Hondas),
great mileage on the juice, and while not inherently the raciest cars out there ( good point on the styling cues
(see above)), they handle very well on the street and highway. Isuzu made/makes great vehicles too, although
all they do are trucks now... :(
Just go with what feels good for you, drive safe, and have fun!
Zaddikim
