from sumone who has owned a nissan (import) and a dodge (american domestic) my 2 cents is that new imports suck! [:@] nissan gave me an option to buy the rental car warranty. which, of course id by god forbid! but get this, since ive had the Z i been thru 2 recalls and 13 trips to the shop (NOT for an oil change) where when i had the dodge i only took it in for an oil change. certain things on imports are covered under waranty, which they refrain from telling you... go figure! on top of that, do u think i ever got a rental? NOPE! and why? cuz.... "we at nissan dont think rentals/loaners are in need since our vehicles never break down" what bullsh*t! unfortunately im stuck in the Z, dont get me wrong, the Z is a fun car, but nissan in itself can suck my [X(]