Need an "affordable" family car - recommendations?

We drive subarus because no american car (big 3) can take the millage we pound on without costly repaires...and that has always been a weekness of the big three. If and when the big three can compete on options/reliabily etc. I will go american. This has been the american car companies problem for years..why do they not compete..because people will continue to buy..

We thought we were being smart by selling our last subaru..275+ Kms for 3K..the dealer had it sold before it hit the lot..you wouldn't get that for a taurus wagon..

The gent asked for suggestions ..not american car suggestions..