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Originally Posted by fiedlerh

For reliability and low maintenance costs, I'd be looking at a 96-up Honda Civic or maybe an Accord if she needs more room. Common as dirt too. Get a stick shift version and you'll eliminate 90% of the people who might want to borrow it. College cars sit outside, sometimes aren't driven often, and only get maintained when brought home. Needs to have good tires and a new battery, along with wheel locks and hood that can be locked. A fancy sound system will only get stolen. Most kids probably really want a Jeep or a 2-seater convertible anyway.

Honda's are good cars. The problem is even a with a 200K example they still want too much for them because it's a Honda. Ive seen beat to hell ones that were mechanically suspect bring more $$ at an auction then other makes in better shape and a lot less miles.