Which would be the best car for a college student?

I'm going to Florida A&M University (which is 6 hours away by car) this fall but since they don't allow freshman to bring cars so I would have to bring one when I start my sophomore year (August 2015). I'm 18 by the way.

I looked at several vehicles and narrowed it down to this:

2000 Infiniti G20 Touring
2003 Honda Accord EX Sedan
1999 Lexus ES 300
1998 Lexus GS 300
2005 Mazda Mazda6 S Hatchback
2003 Mazda Protégé ES Sedan
2003 Mitsubishi Galant GTZ
2001 Nissan Maxima SE 20th Anniversary Edition
2003 Pontiac Bonneville SLE
2005 Subaru Impreza RS
2001 Toyota Avalon XLS

My budget would be between $4000-5000

From a reliability, maintenance, and insurance standpoint, which would be the best vehicle for a college student like me?

Infiniti g35 coupe
infiniti g37 coupe
nissan 350z
nissan 370z
mitsubishi evo

The one which appear to have been completely and fully serviced and maintained throughout the years. In general, the Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Subaru or Toyota have the best reliability ratings. Definitely skip the Mitsubishi or the Pontiac.

Freshmen can't have cars ON CAMPUS; Park it near-by!

Buy cheapest one, check insurance cost first. I vote for Nissan personally, as i drive a 1998 Nissan.

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