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Originally Posted by ddivs
I have to start commuting about 35 miles one way to work now. So I have decided to get a car and figured there are alot of people that would be able to get me started in the right direction here. Heres what I want. I want a manual and sporty car, would prefer 2 door but won't eliminate 4 door cars. It must be reliable and get good gas mileage(25 or above) because of the commute. Insurance must also be decent(For a 20 year old with clean driving record), the lower the better. Prefer domestic but will be taking a hard look at imports, but I do not really want to get a civic but if its the best and absolute top choice would be considered. Thanks
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Toyota Celica might be a good choice. They are highly reliable, get about 30-32 mpg on the highway (the GT-S trim requires premium fuel, however), they are 4 cylinders so the insurance won't be as bad as a six cylinder, and they're pretty sharp looking. Might be a little hard to find a GT-S for $8k, but the GTs go for less. The only criticism I have of the GT is that the clutch is sensitive and the engine produces minimal low end torque. As a result, it's easy to kill a GT on takeoff if you don't know what you're doing. I'd definitely try one out before you decide on it.