>>28862953
Lower your expectations

>>28862953
BMW or Infiniti G3x

Base model Subaru Legacy.

>>28862953
Manual Honda fit

>>28862953
Ls4xx

Škoda 120

>>28862973
Don't even think OP can get one since he lives in NY

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can I offer you an Egg in this trying time?
>Fun to drive
get a manual, some models offered an auto but get a manual. if you're in college it's the time to learn if you haven't yet, and it is the gateway to an unburdened car selection
>won't rape my wallet
don't get a clapped out bucket, they show up on BaT/Doug N' Bids all the time. actually carsandbids has one of each live right now. Fiesta STs and Mazdaspeed 3s can be had for under $10k. A Focus ST runs a bit higher
>good gas mileage
what's "good"? these average over 20mpg and up to high 20s if you drive normally, under 20 when hooning. but that's pretty normal
>beat on it once in a while
they're built for it
>good power
there will always be a faster car but these aren't lazy
>comfortable enough
unless ruined by a previous owner's mods (shit suspension, shit clutch) they're fine. I've known people to fly across the country and drive them back home
>decent rear seats
you'll have to judge that in-person. Fiesta ST is tiny, but the Mazdaspeed 3 isn't that bad. Focus ST has more space
>good amount of trunk space
need more info but a hatch makes good use of the space especially with the rear seats folded down
>driveable in ny winter
FWD with winter tires does great. get a car with AWD later
>easy to work on yourself
they're transverse 4cyl, shared parts catalogs with other models
>good looking
okay hold up a minute bub you need to have realistic expectations

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>>28862953
Grand Marquis
>22mpg
>endless performance mods for 4.6
>massive trunk, tons of back seat space
>fun to slide around and beat on
>plenty capable in the snow with decent tires
>very reliable
>very comfortable
>looks classy if it isn't clapped out
>bench seat for road head from college sluts
Or a Marauder if you've got some extra cash

>>28862953
literally nothing fulfills that criteria

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>>28863003
I second the egg recommendation

>>28863003
Would a mk6-mk7 golf be a good choice?

>>28863249
No, what you want is a bmw, lexus, infiniti, or american. Maybe an older awd volvo or awd acura.

>>28863260
Any specific examples I should look for?

>>28863268
Bmw e90, infiniti G, lexus is/gs, dodge charger/300c, ford crown vic and derivs, volvo s60/v70/xc70/xc90

>>28863280
you need to do independent research no matter which car you opt for. For example the steering racks in volvos go bad and the aisin transmissions start shifting rough at high mileage

>>28863249
sure. I have a friend with a MK7 GTI who loves it. He also lives in a dense-ass city, and it was really easy to maneuver and street park. I thought the plaid seats were cute.
>>28863260
I'm not saying that none of those are good, but they warrant a higher up front spend to get a nice example and have higher long-term running costs. I had no need for a luxosedan in college and didn't know anyone else who did

>>28863291
2000s volkswagens have luxury car upkeep without the amenities
crappy overpriced cars in my view

>>28863301
they do?
I always figured vw were cheap to maintain because they all share parts together and are produced in millions of units

>>28863318
They're german so naturally they'll be u reliable and expensive to maintain

>>28863321
there's a big difference between vagshit and good german cars

>>28862953
Get a beamer with a 2014 +n55

>>28863006
No way that things getting 22mpg and that'll cost alot for a college student to fill up

>>28862953
Just buy that g37 stop being scared

>>28862953
Forgot to mention I want a good sound system
>>28863477
Don't those get horrible city mpg

>>28862953
people like you never end up buying anything go suck a dick

>>28863566
based knower
OP should fucking neck himself the proddy bastard

>>28863575
>>comfortable enough for a 20-30 minute commute every day
this part genuinely got a chuckle out of me

>>28863321
"Expensive to maintain" is to say "actually doing maintenance"
EA888 is reliable so long as you change the oil

>>28862953
>fast
>reliable
>cheap
pick two.
Your expectations are way too high, you basically are saying you want a sports car that doesnt break down and if it does its cheap to fix, but it also needs to be a comfortable and practical commuter car, and it needs to be cheap.
If there was a fast, cheap, practical, reliable car it would be the bestselling vehicle in the world.

>>28864281
Fast and cheap honestly

>>28864259
In what intervals should I replace the oil