I need to buy a car for my college daughter, need to know which is the best small compact car?

Honda Civic

Mitsubishi eclipse gsx its all wheel drive no getting stuck in winter plus it has a 2.0l turbo motor with round 200 hp so in those last minute tight squeses on the interstate when that simi is getting over in her lane she can just floor it and get a head of it crash test rating beter then those civics corolla or other so called cars lol jk plus good gas milage and affordable or buy a kia why not cheap good gas milege and a killer warenty on them but on holidays expect her to be a few hrs late their really slooooowwww

Honda Civic

Honda Fit

Scion xD

Toyota Yaris

Toyota Corolla

Nissan Sentra

M-112

I would stick with either a Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla or Mazda 3.

And make sure you have it inspected by a certified, independent mechanic if you are buying a used one with no warranty.

Go for a Japanese car, they are the kings of the small car market. Toyota and Honda are the two best and what ever you do don't get anything European, they are all trouble.

I'll second the vote on the Honda Civic and add the Toyota Corolla.

Honda Civic

Honda Fit

Toyota Matrix

Scion XD

these r all good carz, but th Honda Fit is th best choice afterall.

I agree Honda Civic for reliability and resale

I agree. Honda Civics will last forever, have great gas mileage and hardly any maintenance, and are pretty tough in wrecks.