What would be the best everyday car for a 21 year old?

Posted by Wgburner@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 55 comments

I’m officially done with old, used cars from Facebook Marketplace. honestly, I’m done with Marketplace altogether. Right now, I’m driving a 2012 Jeep Compass. It sounds like it’s about to break down at any moment, but I got it for free a few months ago, so I can’t really complain. I’m now looking to buy something more reliable through monthly payments. I can put down about $4,000 to $6,000 in cash and plan to finance the rest over 72 months (though I’ll probably pay more than the minimum each month). I don’t know much about cars and don’t have much support, my family isn’t very financially responsible. I’m not super picky, but I’d prefer something dependable like a Honda or Toyota. I’m aiming to spend around $16,000 to $18,500 total. I currently work as a server and make about $700–$850 a week. Rent is $700, and I don’t have any other major monthly expenses. Do you have any car recommendations or advice for someone in my situation?