Need help choosing first car. (RWD, etc)

[guchie]

Or try considering the corona silver edition, I have one though not for sale hehe
but considering your size its fits your requirements m/t 1.6L rwd and you can get these things at 40k - 60k in a very good condition plus if one day you fancy drifting well more options for engine change and parts are not that hard to come by since it's a Toyota. Fuel efficiency really depends on your driving style so it's good enough for city and highway driving even better. The only cons I have with it is it lacks power options like windows, mirrors and steering. But if you can live with it it's good enough value for an old car. my 2 cents buddy good luck and balitaan mo kami.

[GTi]

I'd suggest you try the old Bimmers, those are very solid Autobahn spec cars that will last a lifetime. Bimmers are also sportier than their Merc equivalents. I've seen quite a lot of old 5 series still running around, perhaps a late 80s/early 90s 525i? If your budget permits, I think the late model Lexus IS/Toyota Altezza is also RWD?

[mazingerZ]

Rear wheel drive? Why not an old school Vitara? small, fun to drive, medyo fuel efficient, and when you want to thrash it, its very reliable. (although its not a car per se).