I actually like my Jetta SEL. But I agree, German car, bought in America, Assembled in Mexico from Chinese parts.
I like Hyundai cars. I originally was looking at a Veloster. They're not that great. Really small. I didn't fit in them well.
If you can afford one, the Sonota GT hatchback is badass. They run about $25k though. The payments on mine were gonna be about $120 more than I wanted to spend though.
I know a guy down at McDonald Hyundai off Broadway... If you want to look, he'll do all he ca to get you into the right car for you. His name is Dave Britton. If you go down there tell him I John Maier sent you. He'll hook you up. 720-480-1310 Text me if you want.