What is the best first car? - 1

I just recently got my driver's license. I just turned eighteen, and I'll be attending university in the fall, so I'd like my own car instead of driving my father's truck (it's a 2012 Ford Escape). I'm looking for the best first car to purchase. I don't really want something too big.

The maximum I can spend is $25,000. Any suggestions?

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