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Although my Mazda Protege5 is six years old, and normally, I would have bought a new car two years ago, I can not afford anything, today. I'd like a hybrid, but they're more expensive.
I've driven European, now Japanese, cars since 1981, because I wanted smaller, more reliable and efficient transportation. Noting the attitudes of the southern officials I am glad I can't afford a new car. I hope American manufacturers--if they survive--learn to design and produce "better" cars. I would, then, return to the buying habits of my father--GM, or in-laws--Chrysler. Oh, and if the economy rebounds.
