It is a great first car. i got a 2000 Wrangler Sport for under $7K. i suggest looking on carmax.com or autotrader.com.
Wranglers are very dependable. fun in the summer (top down and doors off, going offroading) and great in the winter due to the 4WD.
They arent the greatest on gas mileage (18 ish mpg) but they are worth it. i go 2 weeks before i need to fill up.
They are tough, fun, and awesome looking!
Good luck!
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