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Top 10 College Cars 2008 | Best College Cars
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Autotropolis Picks Best College Cars:
Ratings and Review on the top 10 best college cars for 2008. Unbiased Information to help you research the best car price this year.
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2008 Best College Cars for Students
Being on a college budget does not mean driving a hand-me-down heap. College-age drivers want a car with style; something that makes them look great. But it also has to be a car they don’t have to worry about on top of a hectic schedule, homework, and an apparently insane mathematics professor. The new ride should also leave enough cash in the bank for textbooks, visits back to the hometown, and the “occasional” night on the town with your friend.
We know first-hand what it is like to be a college student in need of wheels. A low cost-of-ownership and reliability are key factors. That's nice and all, but nobody wants grandma’s car, so we have tossed style into the mix to provide you with a list of cars that will get you to class, in class. Fortunately, automakers have discovered that inexpensive and reliable cars don’t need to be stone cold ugly. The head-of-the-class cars for college drivers are some of those most stylish rides on the road.
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Computing the Rankings
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A total of 10 cars were selected as great cars for great students. Vehicles were chosen and ranked on price, reliability, style, cost-of-ownership, and fuel mileage. This provided a range of vehicle that provide not only style, but also substance. According to our research, the primary concern of college students is financial constraints. That’s why we focused on small, relatively inexpensive vehicles that provide an excellent cost-of-ownership value, but also look good going down the road. Overall, Toyota dominates the list with four top-10 showings. However, General Motors was the company to beat, as its cars place at the #1 and #2 spots.
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It was tough competition between the 2008 Pontiac Vibe and the 2008 Chevrolet Aveo, but for the second year in the row the Pontiac Vibe heads our Top 10 College Cars list. Several factors gave the Vibe an edge to rise to the top of the list. A low initial purchase price accompanied by a wide range of option packages allows buyers to get features they want without driving up the cost with unwanted optional equipment. The combination of a useful wagon format, good fuel economy, and a low cost-of-ownership round out the package. The 2008 Pontiac Vibe had its starting MSRP increased $425 over the 2007 model year to $16,855. The standard engine is a fuel-sipping 1.8L inline 4-cylinder producing 126-hp backed by a 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard. A 4-speed automatic with overdrive available as optional equipment.
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Top 10 Best College Car List (as rated by Autotropolis.com Editors):
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| 2008 Pontiac Vibe
MSRP From: $16,855
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| 2008 Honda Civic
MSRP From: $14,810
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| 2008 Chevrolet Aveo
MSRP From: $12,170
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| 2008 Toyota Corolla
MSRP From: $14,405
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| 2008 Toyota Prius
MSRP From: $22,475
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| 2008 Toyota Matrix
MSRP From: $15,510
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| 2008 Dodge Caliber
MSRP From: $14,000
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| 2008 Toyota Yaris
MSRP From: $12,225
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| 2008 Pontiac G5
MSRP From: $15,175
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| 2008 Saturn Astra
MSRP From: $15,375
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