Need help choosing a car!!!

[drdisque]

a 17 year old would pay through the nose to insure an integra

[markokir]

So I have been researching and test driving these two cars. I am trying to decide which one and I hop you can help.

Hyundai, Sonata SE fully loaded - I really like this, it looks sharp and has all the features you would want but I feel like the seats aren't that comfortable and has a more of a sporty like seating (a smaller feel) in side the car.

Nissan altima SL fully loaded - I like this car as well especially the seating and the interior (more comfortable) has all the same options but the outside of the vehicle is not as sharp looking as the Hyundai.

Any information or opinions that you could provide to help me decide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much in advance!

[Dave B.]

My two picks would be either a Honda Civic or a Ford Focus. Both are available as 2-doors and both are very reliable cars that get good fuel mileage (the Honda would probably be slightly better). Look for an EX Civic or an SE Focus - the interiors are much better than the base models. Insurance should be reasonable for either car - although your 'total' may alter the definition of 'reasonable'.

I know that some people look down their noses at the Focus, but my wife and I both have them as daily drivers and really like them.

Going to college, I'd say that fuel mileage and reliability should be your main concerns. Either of those cars should deliver in both categories.