Gotta face it, Detroit doesn't put out many compact cars worth a damn. Camaros and mustangs are beyond the financial reach of most younger people, and the majority of the other stuff isn't that appealing. Ford is doing a little better, as I like the new Focus (minus the lack of power), but Chevy and Dodge still have cars with big plasticy looking headlights and questionable designs. Even though most foreign cars aren't very powerful, they usually are much sportier looking and are fun to drive.