Buying a car for college?

[ViPER1313]

All great ideas thanks...

BUt how about this...

1998 Ford Contour SVT

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That websites has engine etc specs....

I found one of those in my price range

My uncle used to own one - decently fast (can chirp the tires in second), handles great, and decently rare now as well. Also, as an added perk, Ford invites SVT owners to race their cars once a year (I forget where, and I don't know if this is transferable from one owner to the next.) My uncle's car was reliable, but my neighbors Contour SVT had the clutch go out at 60k miles (not a huge deal IMO, but he made a huge stink about it and sold the car shortly afterwards...) Good choice IMO.