I've Driven Base Models All My Life And I Need Something Nicer! What Car Should I Buy?
by Tom McParland on Jalopnik, shared by Alice Bradley from Lifehacker on (#4NCB4)

Brandon lives in Indiana and has owned only base model cars. He wants to treat himself to something a bit nicer. He needs to rack up high mileage and has up to twenty grand to spend on a quality used commuter car with some upgrades. What car should he buy?