IMHO, starters should pick cars like civic or some other japanese cars because: ; x- y8 \0 k3 M Z$ C1) fuel efficient C" s) b C- X c: }. H
2) parts usually last longer) n- A0 H3 Q! X5 q' q
3) parts are not expensive 5 Y. g8 m! k0 G% Z: i: Y' R+ h" l
there are a couple things u must do before buying a used cars too....anyways pm me if u need help, I am a student too