A year ago I moved to Texas from NYC. I planned on buying a mazda3 because that is what I drove with zipcar in NYC.
I had no car when I got here so I rented from Avis. The clerk shows me the car - a Hyundai Sonata - I tell her I don't want some hyundai crap - I want a fullsize car. Mind you I am a very large person - she said you will love the car - if you hate it come back and we will swap. I said fine.
2 months later, I bought my brand new hyundai sonata and absolutely love it. My favorite car alltime is still my 2000 Jetta because it handled a bit more sporty, but the Sonata is just awesome - for the price no one can touch the features.