I hope this does not turn into a bashing.. but heres a little insight on the automotive industry that I have witnessed:

Firstly- I have worked at an independant shop years back and currently have worked for a DC dealer for 6 years.
Secondly- I have two roomates... Both Technicians.
1st roomate- Toyota Master Tech... Has worked for Toyo/Lexus 5 years
2nd roomate- VW Master Tech... VW master for 3 years... Volvo tech before that... has also limited experience with BMW in the same shop.

We all have high regard for our individual brands of choosing. We playfully pass stories of why our particular car line is the best. We also know what really happens to the cars on a daily basis. Now that said...

A lot of bashing of Chrysler has been put forth... I know what quality Chrysler has had.. And I know the quality of our current cars. This company- make no mistake- is not kidding when they say improving quality is at the fore front of goals! This includes weeding out the trash dealers and personnel! And yes.. it is happening.. Its not overnight, but is occuring.

Now keep this in mind. All vehicle lines have inherant problems.. Some particular vehicles worse than others (thus Lemon Laws)
For example- Toyota/Lexus has had a horrible run of engines oil sludging very early in life.. This means whole new engine! Not a little rattle, or delay in parts.. The car needs its heart replaced. And it has been common on certain Toyota/Lexus engine families.

VWs are notorius for widows falling out.. The new Taureg (sp) is having a heck of a time keeping parts available! (First year run!!!! and its a 35-45K auto!) Again- very common problem on a good automobile!

My personal car- A BMW... I belong to a forum for my model. It has its inherant problems too! People pass stories about window regulators breaking.. Bad Airbag parts.. Thermostat failures.. etc And this on a BMW.

I guess my point is... I have owned 11 cars in the past ten years. American, Japanese, German.. They have all had little idiosynchrosies.. They have all had failures.. Anyone can build a car that does not break! 35K won't buy that car! In fact- none of us on this board could afford that car.. Then again- even expensive cars break... Hmm.. I guess man really should sit back and realize that he does not rule this world.. We simply live in it. If you like the car and it pleases you- enjoy it! If you don't- then maybe your next car will bring you better experiences.