Best new reliable car under 30k

I don't want a Toyota or Honda even tho reliability is the most important thing.

All Asian built cars are reliable.

Depending on what category of automobile you are considering here's your answer.

http://www.jdpower.com/cars/awards/Vehicle-Dependability-Study-(VDS)-by-Category/1882ENG

Toyota and Nissan are built in China now.

Mazda, Subaru, not Nissan, Lexus, Acura, Hyundai, Kia.

Subaru or Hyundai.

How about a V6 Ford Mustang, or Ford Fusion?

Yugotroll

Mazda 6, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima.

A Mazda 3

All of them. All new cars are now good for 100,000+ miles with good reliability.

I would suggest a Mazda 3 GT though for that cost. With the 2.5L engine these are road rockets.