to take road trips? I love my Camry but want to see more of the US. I love to go to perennial gardens, buy plants, go elsewhere to hunt for bargains, take friends for a long weekend trip, go cross country....what options do you recommend?

a good place to start is www.carsdirect.com They aren't perfect but will give you a good idea. Also check www.edmunds.com for excellent and objective information.

www.kbb.com (Kelly's Blue Book)

Check out Edmunds.com.
And buy an American vehicle. Be patriotic.