Hello!
Got to say that I've been SUPER happy with my 2001 Toyota Camry. Purchased in 2000 and wasn't quite sure about it, but 8 years later its still going strong - NO mechanical issues whatsoever and it's one of the Japanese built vehicles.
In comparison, my old (and now gone) Chevrolet Corsica was a bucket of bolts: paint peeling, changed the battery at least 6 times in 10 years, changed the alternater yearly.
The car has been very dependable, and to this day I've not heard any squeeks or thuds. It's get-up and go, is still there.
I can't see myself ever owning a North American vehicle again (GM/FORD/CHRYSLER).
Mo