What is a good car for a college student?

This is my second year of college and finally going to buy a car! I'm 20 years old, turning 21 in august 11, 2015. I had my license for only a couple of months, like 3 months. Any recommendation? 350z? G35? Honda civic? Mazada 3? Anything that looks nice and appealing. Cheap to insure and pretty face. Thank you! I live in California, Los Angeles.

Added (1). I don't know why I typed pretty face. Just ignore.

Your NEVER going to get cheap insurance on sports cars at your age, so forget about the 350Z and G35. The "Mazda 3 " would be a good choice.

I can promise that there's no such thing as "cheap insurance" for a new driver.

Honda Civic or Mazda 3 are both good.
You couldn't afford the insurance on a 350z.
Maybe a G35 if it's an 03-05.

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