To start out Id like to introduce myself. Im new to these forums and Im almost 18. Currently im looking to get a new car, my lebarons trans is dying  , and I have no clue what kind of car to get. Im looking for a nice car *prefer American* that I can tune and enjoy driving. Im not looking for a super fast car because I dont want to kill myself lol. Im open to all suggestions and believe me, Ill take into consideration everything you say. Thanks for your time.

-Brad  

get a civic. its cheap, reliable and more options than you could ever imagine  

well now your probly going to hear this over and over and for a cheap fun(its already been said lol) amazing car go honda civic man there a car that cant be killed you can probably get one for $5000 and/or under and when searching try to find the most recent hmmm... try not to get a car under the year 1998 if possible for example.
GO HONDA GO CIVIC !!!!!!!!  

LOL!!!!!
And I'm the one who makes you guys laugh? LOL!!!!
They are right, though. Hondas are a really good car to start with. Reliable as no other can be... besides a Toyota. LOL! Shop around a bit and test drive a few cars and compare their options. You'll be surprised as to how much better some models are over another. Don't just stick with American made or Japanese made. European cars are pretty good too. Just don't go with VW at this point in their production. Too many electrical issues. Bimmers are hot! See if you could find one in your price range. My neighbor has a 1987 325i cabrio that he's had for long time and it's in remarkable shape. Thanks to me... well, not for every thing. Just a clutch master issue.  

all right ill give you a non honda related suggestion lol(dont happen much lol) now latly ive been seeing all kinds of celicas driving around and it could be a car to look into lol i dont know all that much about the car but its a pretty good looking car lol  

If you want an American car, I would suggest a Chevy Cobalt SS, if it's in your price range. Don't flame me now ppl...I mean its a pretty damn good handling car(for an American car =p) and it can be made to have plenty of umph. I personally don't like the interior or exterior much, but hey its an option. Another used option is the Dodge (Neon) SRT4s. Again, can be made to give plenty of umph, but heard there were reliability issues. I personally think it was because of the owners knowing nothing about their cars and pushing it too much or ignoring simple maintenance.  

yeah dont get a neon or srt4 (just dont buy dodge) lol many different problems my freind had one and it was just a mess and he didnt tune it (dont many have tuner freinds lol im the only on stupid enough to put 10gs into mymy car lol + having the money helpsloll)  

Jimichanga:
If you want an American car, I would suggest a Chevy Cobalt SS, if it's in your price range. Don't flame me now ppl...I mean its a pretty damn good handling car(for an American car =p) and it can be made to have plenty of umph. I personally don't like the interior or exterior much, but hey its an option. Another used option is the Dodge (Neon) SRT4s. Again, can be made to give plenty of umph, but heard there were reliability issues. I personally think it was because of the owners knowing nothing about their cars and pushing it too much or ignoring simple maintenance.

don't get either. i know someone with a cobalt and 5g's later it barely beat a base sunfire with a ractive muffler. plus dodges are just built like garbage. i would say maybe go Camaro if you want american. theres one running around my town with bodykits and rims and tires and it looks great  

LOL! I guess American is out unless it's old school muscle! LOL! Not too bad fellas, not too bad at all! LOL! If you have the patience to shop around it will be worth it to do so. Every one is giving you very good options. It's all up to you on what you feel will fit you.  

1G DSM, cheap, easy, decent stock speed and even better with the smallest modifications.  

Hey skate956, it's been a while since you posted any thing. Did you make a choice on cars yet?