It was a cracker box... I wouldn't want to be in one of those in any sort of accident. That thing would have folded like a cheap suit.
But it got like a bazillion miles to the gallon.
No offense to the U.S. manufacture faithful... but a high mileage Camry or Matrix is a very reliable ride for a young person. My daughter still drives the Vibe (Matrix) I bought her in 2009.
I've changed the hatch struts, headlight assemblies and radio knob... The rest, routine maintenance. Still does 9 hour road trips like a champ