Buying a new car. Need opinions on which one is the best.

[green_sky]

nnodley said:

green_sky said:
If it is going to be your first car you should consider looking at slightly used cars. From the top ones mentioned i would go for either Optima or Cruze. They are different class of vehicle though. One is midsize and other is a compact. Reason for not choosing the Corolla is that despite being quite reliable they are pretty boring and the new refreshed model is due next year. So if you go for that you might get a good discount.

Yes, it will my first car buying it with my own money.  If I have to I will go down to a 2011 or 2010 if I can't find a 2012 that is affordable.  But I am one that loves to have one of the newest things, so I want to try and get a 2012.  I also want to get a car with as high MPG as I can get because of the drive to and from college. 

Refer to  http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml  for fuel economy numbers. Optima being a one class bigger ofcourse uses more gas. I'll suggest Mazda 3 new sky active engine too if you are cross shopping it with Cruze. If you are buying it from those three. I'd recommend Cruze. 

Infact Cruze project stated in GM's Korean owned division Daewoo. So if you prefer Korean cars like Nintendo Pie. That would be a plus.