Most reliable used cars under $3,000?

I'm looking to get my first car soon. I'm not looking for down payments, just any reliable car, with good gas millage that will sell under $3000. (probably from craigslist)

PS I'm not looking for any SUV, or truck (Low gas millage)

Added (1). Don't forget the model and manufacture date

Added (2). Okay, thanks to Christopher's answer, I decided on a Honda accord years 1998-2002

First, I do not know why everyone is So in love with craigslist, its just a classifieds, its not like the people on it are more honest than anywhere else. Anyway, the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla and Honda Accord and Toyota Camry with 4 cylinders are your best bet. The cars age well and are reliable and the least likely to hit you with repair bills. At the price point you are looking at, low mileage is king of all. How new the car is ($3000 cars are all going to be 10 years old or older, unless they have been wrecked) is not nearly as important as how many miles it has. A 2000 model with 80,0000 on the clock is a far better buy than a 2007 with 200000 on it.

The biggest issue with FWD cars that age is the front suspensions need a lot of work. Often a small RWD truck with a four cylinder can make up the gas cost difference when you consider maintenance.

Find your car that is clean and drives good with lowest mileage possible. Then take it and pay a mechanic to check it out like you can't. On a lift.

An old toyota would be nice

I'd prefer a manual