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For my own first car, I did not buy what was the most rational choice. I got a high-strung Honda with an open top. It had a good reputation for reliability and fuel economy was what most considered "very good" where I grew up (around 6.7L/100km or 35mpg). I also looked at an MX-5 (which also have stellar reputations for reliability, but are worse on fuel) and a VW Golf, which was falling apart and had a ton of electrical issues. I picked the Honda, if I'm being honest, because it was the quickest and coolest, and I happened to be able to rationalize the choice.
Ultimately, you'll get what calls to you, and you'll learn from it. Your second car will be considerably different than your first, from the lessons you learn. This is ok. These are old, used, inexpensive cars, and none of them will set you back too badly financially.
I'll be curious to see what you pick, and how it goes.
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