Which cars offer reliability, good mpg, and protection(crash safety rating not size)?

I'm trying to buy my first car with about $2000 cash on craigslist. I know that isn't much but I'm open to opinions because I have been really looking into Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, Acura, Volvo, Chevrolet, Ford, Mitsubishi, and Hyundai. If there are any other car companies (besides Nissan because I know they are expensive to fix) that I left out that are good and offer more or less inexpensive repairs, please state it in the comments below? I'm being very open minded about this.

You do know your going to get a POS car that will more than likely break down on your within the first week. I suggest you look else where & avoid CL

Hondas or toyotas are the most reliable cars in my opinion.