What kind of car should I get? - 3
I'm a 19 year old male and I'm a huge car enthusiast. I'm not the typical "I want a sports/muscle car because it's cool" type of person. Sure, I like those cars but I don't need or really even want one. I like cars with versatility that are reliable and reasonably priced. My mom got a car when it was a couple years old. It has been very reliable and she's had it for over 10 years. She racked up over 300,000 miles and still going. I'm saving as much as I can for a newer car (2011 and up) so I can do the same. I'm going back to college in a year or 2. I don't want to get a car and then sell it after I'm done with school. I want to keep on going for 10-15 years. I want something with a little bit of personality and responsive handling. I'd much rather have a sedan or wagon than a truck or SUV. I really don't want a beige Toyota Camry because that's a bit dull for me. Nothing wrong with that car, just not my type of car. I'd also like to stay away from cloth/fabric seating as it's easy to stain and difficult to clean. Plus, cloth holds moisture and odors. I was thinking the 2013-2016 Ford Fusion. I'm saving up money for a year or 2 and paying cash (I make $200-$400 a week). There will never be a loan. What kind of car should I be searching for?
Added (1). I also don't really spend money on anything so, saving should be relatively easy. I'm NOT interested in getting a sports car, muscle car, SUV, van, or truck. I just want something dependable that'll last for many years and many miles. I'd also like to stay away from Honda as I haven't known them to be all that great. I want something that can handle the city but is not ridiculously small.
Added (2). I'd also like a car that's still in production and blends in with traffic. AWD/4WD is unnecessary as it won't be driven off road or in the snow and AWD/4WD tends to use a little more fuel. FWD/RWD only.
Added (3). I want nothing to do with AWD. Why would I need it if it would be driven in a state with no snow? Compacts are too small. Mid-full size only. Why wouldn't I take care of it? I intend on keeping it for that long. Why trash it in a few years?