I grew up on Ford cars. Its all my parents bought and they were nice big luxury cars and great for family vacations. They never broke down that I recall. My first car when i got my first real job was a 78 Ford Thunderbird. That baby could roar. Nice blue car and comfortable and built like a tank. Loved that car. Drove it into the ground and then retired it. I also like GM too and had a Buick Century. Another excellent car that last 17 years until I drove it into the ground. Never broke down and was good to me. Now have a Mercury Sable and will drive it into the ground. hahaha Solid cars last a long time.