Looking for a type of car great gas mileage and customizable

[linuxguy0481]

Hello all,

In a few months I will be looking for a used car from a private seller. Of course I will get it checked out by a mechanic before I hand over the money. The most I would like to spend is between $500-$1500.That's all my wife and I can afford to pay for a car. I just have a few requirements. I want to have a stick shift not mandatory but it would be nice to drive again. Also have great gas mileage since I will be going from work, to school and back home again. Also very good reliability. What I mean customizable is that if I'm looking for a aftermarket part for the car I want to have many options. Also it must have four doors. No hatchbacks.

I was looking for a Amsoil Absolute efficiency air filter but is not compatible with my current car. If I want to put a cold air intake in this car in the future I want to buy a kit that's made for my future car and not something I have to build and hope that it works.

So can someone here recommend what model and make for my requirements?

Thank you.

[BullShifter]

Honda Civic. You won't get much for that price range.