Originally posted by Cheapo Mystique-o:
Life's so easy for short people.



^ says the one who doesn't need help reaching the top shelf at the shoe store ... (that happened to me today .. 5'8" here and envious)

Given your price range I would definitely look for something Toyota/Honda. I'm a fan of the Camry (92-96 and 97-02 generations) myself as the reliable family hauler. That Audi for $3K sounds scary, I've never heard one of that year selling for that cheap ... probably has another $3K worth of problems hiding!

Obligatory suggestion for another Contour always would recommend, and you know full well costs for parts on these cars!