[jcamaro]

Honda Accords are ok. Good gas mileage and doesn't look bad either. 1990-1998 should definitely run less than 7k and have some cash for new rims and tires. My wife had an 89 with 115k miles and still got 24mpg city.

[ArcAngel]

Mazda 3, Honda Civic , cobalt all used for the scenario your looking for are perfect good crash tests, good fuel economy, and depending on trim and transmission fun to drive

[Mr. Wyndham]

I strongly reccomend an 05-08 Chevy Cobalt. EXCELLENT gas mileage, low-worries about dings (because it isn't a Camaro, etc), and the small size is invaluable for parking in those small parking spots.

I've got one, had it for 2 years now going to school, and don't know what I'd do without it.

I'd normally give some reason not to buy foreign...but since it's used, it doesn't matter...but they are ugly...

[comiskeybum]

guys no manly college student wants to drive a dumb cobalt.

2000 ish mustang or camaro.

I also like the Jetta idea. or even get a Monte.

also.........Ford Fusion. im sure you can find a 2006ish with about 60k on it for about that price. i owned one and it isnt girly at all.....very unisex car

[kelsey]

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

guys no manly college student wants to drive a dumb cobalt.

2000 ish mustang or camaro.

I also like the Jetta idea. or even get a Monte.

also.........Ford Fusion. im sure you can find a 2006ish with about 60k on it for about that price. i owned one and it isnt girly at all.....very unisex car

It doesn't have to be a muscle/pony car though. He just doesn't want like a VW Beetle lol.

[manimsoblack]

Look for a 03-05 grand am gt or gtp that should be quick enough, they're not that girly and they're pretty decent on gas

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

guys no manly college student wants to drive a dumb cobalt.

Have you been to a college campus lately?

I don't take offense to stupid comments, but I can say that was a stupid comment.

[FenwickHockey65]

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

guys no manly college student wants to drive a dumb cobalt.

2000 ish mustang or camaro.

I also like the Jetta idea. or even get a Monte.

also.........Ford Fusion. im sure you can find a 2006ish with about 60k on it for about that price. i owned one and it isnt girly at all.....very unisex car

No manly college student wants to drive a car that holds a record at the Nurburgring.

Riiiiight.

[Xanthos]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

No manly college student wants to drive a car that holds a record at the Nurburgring.

Riiiiight.

- X

[omegaman]

Honda Civic. Legendary reliability, great gas mileage, and high resale value.

[MCPOAJ]

Originally Posted by comiskeybum

guys no manly college student wants to drive a dumb cobalt.

2000 ish mustang or camaro.

I also like the Jetta idea. or even get a Monte.

also.........Ford Fusion. im sure you can find a 2006ish with about 60k on it for about that price. i owned one and it isnt girly at all.....very unisex car

lol considering even a 2.2l balt manual could beat a 2000 V-6 Stang and get better gas milage and not be like ever other fast mustang wanna be trust me there's about 5 V-6 stangs for every 1 2.2,2.4,2.0sc/tc in my town and it's the same everywhere i've been and btw every girl want's a mustang even if they say they don't they do on the inside

Originally Posted by manimsoblack

Look for a 03-05 grand am gt or gtp that should be quick enough, they're not that girly and they're pretty decent on gas

this is a very good suggestion four door's you can load up friends

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Have you been to a college campus lately?

I don't take offense to stupid comments, but I can say that was a stupid comment.

this

[SISTEROFTOMHENRYRACING]

I know I'm prejudiced because I rep GM, but I bought my 17 yr old boy a used Cobalt SS, stick, and he would not appreciate the girly handle. The car gets great mileage, is scary looking in black, and the girls and guys seem to like it!

[Zabo]

Originally Posted by Justin

I picked up my '02 V6 Camaro for $6k. Being as it's the V6 it's pretty good on gas. Actually, remarkably good. I usually average around 30 MPG, but I'm a pretty calm driver most of the time.

Quoted for truth:

The 3.8L v6 motor is the engine to have on a V6 Camaro/Monte Carlo. The 3.4 engines are a major pain. I can say as such since it was my first car that had one(a 96 Monte Z-34 with a transverse mounted 3.4L from hell.)



So stay in the 98-02 Camaro range or 98-06ish Monte Carlo range. Look for the 3.8L 3800 Series II or III engines. Very reliable if taken care of regularly.

[Black5thgen]

I would say Monte