$8,500 · 2015 Scion iQ 3dr HB

Cute little car (Scion’s a sister company to Toyota, a youth-focused brand of Toyota). Excellent mileage/low gas cost. Perfect option for a student. Low mileage 86,000 The 2015 Scion iQ is a microcar powered by a 1.3-liter I-4 rated at 94 hp and 89 lb-ft of torque and paired to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). - It’s offering seating for four people. - Fuel economy is decent. - Small turning circle that's easy to maneuver in tight spaces. - 37 mpg combined rating - 11 airbags. The typical lifespan of the Scion iQ is around 200,000 miles (321,869 kilometres) Top speed: 106 mph (171 km/h) * Engine: 1.3-liter I-4 with 94 horsepower and 89 lb-ft of torque * Transmission: Continuously variable automatic (CVT) * Fuel economy: 36/37 mpg city/highway * Wheelbase: 78.7 in * Turning circle: 25.8–26.4 ft * Drag coefficient: 0.31 Cd * Curb weight: 2,127 lbs * Cargo capacity: 3.5–16.7 cu.ft * Drive type: Front-wheel drive * Fuel type: Regular unleaded gasoline * Safety: Four-star overall safety score from the NHTSA