I'm going to sell my Pontiac and get a "new" car. For now, it will either be a Subaru, Toyota, or Honda.
I'd consider Volkswagen and maybe Hyundai, Nissan, and Mazda if I lived in a larger area. I also wouldn't mind owning a MINI in a different climate.
If I want a car I'll look at the Impreza, Legacy, Yaris, Corolla, Matrix, Camry, Fit, Civic, Accord.
If I want an SUV I'll look at the Outback, Forester, Rav4, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, 4Runner, Element.
If I want a truck I'll look at the Tacoma.
That's a pretty freaking solid line up to pick from. Ford/GM/Dodge will never match it (except for trucks).
The other automakers even stack up well against Ford/GM/Dodge. Keeping them in mind.
If I want a car I'll look at the Rabbit, GTI, Jetta, Passat, GLI, Elantra, Genesis, Sonata, Azera, Versa, Altima, Maxima, Mazda3, Mazda6, Cooper, Clubman.
If I want an SUV I'll look at the Tiguan, Santa Fe, XTerra, CX7.
If I want a truck I'll look at the Frontier.
Don't get me wrong. I like Ford/GM/Dodge. They've got some good vehicles. But I just don't want to be a part of their future (although Ford still has a shot of skirting this crap).
Comparing cars by "type", the Big Three are living off reputation and not reality these days.