2nd car - Camry: (1991-2002, 185K miles), only replaced timing belt 2 times (scheduled maintenance).
3rd car - Camry (1997 - 2010, 215k miles). Replaced timing belt 2 times (scheduled maintenance), replaced oxygen sensor.
4th car - Toyota Sianna (2002 - now, 120k), Replaced timing belt 2 times (scheduled maintenance). replaced oxygen sensor.
5th car - Acura TSX (2010 - now). If you want to talk about safety, do some homework, this car beats Volvo S40.
What you paid is what you get, try to compare the same price range car, same size cars. You can't compare a $15K Toyota Corolla with a $40K Volvo S80.