Lancer Non-evo

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So this may be a dumb question, but my wife needs a car, she has been very unhappy with her tC. so we went to Brookdale Mitsubishi and talked to Ryan Peterson. (who was very nice, new though I think) and he showed us Mazda 6's which we kinda liked, but we didn't buy anything then today I went in and talked with Eric Palmer who recommended to us that we think about a Lancer GTS (the one with the nav, and about every option except leather and powered seats.) which I really liked.
so my question is are the new 2008 Lancer Non-Evo's a decent vehicle, reliable, solid. or should I stick with Toyota, or Mazda or a recommendation for a nice family daily driver for my wife?

thanks
Cole