| Go for the Toyotas, as they are quite reliable.
I have a Camry LE 2002, quite inexpensive, 160 HP with a V4, but accelerates like a V6, the trunk is quite forgiving. It eats up about 10l/100km for city driving, and uses much less on the highway. The downside is the 60 liter fuel tank, but the motor is quite efficient.
I see you like manual. I think they also make manual, probably a 5 speeder.
If you need to choose between a 4X4 and a break, go for a break, they use much less fuel and carries a whole bunch (Volvo, but not quite reliable...). |