I'm 27year old F, new driver. How much should i spend on my first car?

Okay, I have $27k saved up. Don't want to buy a new car or spend more than $10k.
I drove car couple times recently, i think I will be a average driver or not so bad driver.
I have been looking to buy a car (I need a car real bad to go to work).

which one do you think i should buy?
2008 honda civic ex coupe with 66000 miles on it in very good condition for $9k?

or

2009 smart fortwo with 29k miles on it for $6k

Your opinion and guidance will be truly appreciated. Thank you.

IF YOU HAVE TIME:
1].california registration fees is too much, i don't want to keep spending on buying and selling cheap cars + registration fees= good car, one time investment for long period of time.
2]. Car should be good on gas, and safe to drive. My life is important than money
3]. In city and highway (if renting for a long trip is a better option to owning smart fortwo)?
4]. If you are working how often can you go on a long drive so that you need a big vehicle?
5]. Smart fortwo is not safe to drive on highways

6]. Great deal on honda civic with only 66k miles, kbb value is $12k. A very good, safe and reliable car
7]. OMG just love this CUTEEE little smart fortwo car, a car that I always wanted. With 34/39 MPG.

these are what making me undecissive.

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