Foreign cars haven't caused me any issues. Not to mention how reliable they are. Between my cars... I've had an

94 Acura Integra GS-R - sold it not to bother with completely new clutch
97 Honda Civic HX - totaled it
98 Honda Civic EX - sold it cause of school
06 Toyota Corolla - stuck with it for now.

I've had my license for .... 9 years now. Go figure.