Here I go ... I know I am gonna get flamed ...

Consider yourself flamed.
Personally, I like a Ford as a daily driver but my choice is an Escort. When they are tired and on their last legs you are still looking at 35MPG. Besides, people will almost pay you to take them away. I'd rather wear out a Ford running here and there and keep the miles off my Mopar. When I absolutely have to be there in a ridiculously short time, I break out the Valiant. My only problem with the new cars is the fact that you shell out huge amounts of money and the only people that benefit from it are the banks and insurance companies.
It's your money. Spend it as you see fit.