Re: Gonna buy a car for college, suggestions?
Quite frankly, you want something that's cheap to maintain, cheap on gas, and cheap on insurance. The insurance is the kicker. For being under the age of 25, your insurance is going to be high. And most lenders are going to require that you have full comprehensive with what's called GAP insurance. The sportier the car, the more expensive the insurance. I remember my insurance went from $135 a month for my Neon down to $85 a month when I bought my truck.
Of the cars you listed, I would much more be inclined to go with a Honda. They are cheap, fast, and reliable, and easy on maintenance and fuel costs. Of course that Mazda 6 is decent as well.