[Drivesthebeast]

Buy a lease return. Best bang for your buck, period. The largest portion of the depreciation has already happened, it's been dealer serviced from day 1 (well, at least one can hope it has been), and you'll still get the full warranty and customer service you would if you had bought it new.

Personally, I won't but Hyundai's/Kia's or Toyotas or Hondas...they don't do it for me. For small cheap cars...Chevrolet Sonic Turbo or RS, or Chevy Cruze LTZ. They get pretty much rave reviews all over the net, have an aftermarket following, and are cheaper (sorry Ford) than the Fiesta (well, the Sonic's are). The new Dodge dart is an awesome little car too. LOT of content for the money. If more people would give the domestics a 2nd look, they would likely be surprised, and perhaps a little impressed too...