Of the group you list, there are two that I can recommend without reservation:
Honda Civic
Mazda 6
Another one would be the Nissan Sentra.
All 3 of these cars are - in general - reliable, economical (especially the Civic) and the repair parts aren't overly expensive.
After having owned 2 BMWs, I can assure you that parts ARE expensive.
One point I like to make when I'm talking with young drivers is that after about a year of driving, almost every young driver thinks that he/she is experienced enough to handle anything and starts pushing the limits. That's about the time that most people have their first wreck... So, when you get to that point, remember that there's a good reason that insurance companies start giving discounts around age 25!
Best of luck finding a great first car!!
Dave B.