Which car companies are best for used cars?

I'm trying to buy a used car from a auction or dealership, and I know foreign cars are best for the long term, and I want something that will last me like 2-3 years without major mechanical problems that will cause it to go to a auto repair shop like every other month, something like (2002 & Up, depending on the type of car) so what are suggestions

American Car Companies:
Chrysler
Ford
General Motors

Foreign Car Companies:
Audi
Volkswagen
Volvo
Saab
Acura
Honda
Nissan
Infiniti
Mazda
Mitsubishi
Hyundai
Kia

So what are your opinions, seems like a lot of foreign cars have way more choices than american cars, and I know some foreign car companies are being made here in the us for some time now, but I'm choosing wisely when making the right choice, so what do you think?

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