Gordon 
2008 Nissan Sentra Sedan 2.0 SL 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl CVT)
German drivability; Japanese reliability
 Purchased this car recently and I am very satisfied.  Test drove a Honda Fit and a Civic, and after I test drove a Versa - it beat them both, however I wasn't satisfied with the amount of room so I stepped up to the Sentra.  It drove the same as the Versa and was as comfortable as the Civic... all with a better price tag.  Great bachelor car if you're looking for a roomy sedan that handles like a BMW. Its performance speaks for itself.