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At $8K and less than 75K miles most of the major players (Corolla, Civic, Jetta) won't fit your budget or the mileage.
How about a Mitsubishi Lancer? Often overlooked, it is a decent car as long as you don't compare it too closely to a Honda or Toyota. It lacks a tiny bit of refinement in comparison to the Big 2.
Maybe a Mazda 3/Protege? Nice car wrapped in a somewhat boring package in the earlier years.
Hmmm... Mitsubishi Galant? Slightly larger than the other 2, but usually well equipped for the price. A nice car that, again, never quite measured up to the Accord or Camry, so they are more affordable. Automatics only.
Olds Alero/Pontiac Grand Am. The 4 cyls get good mileage and there are a few 5-speeds out there if you look. Probably some good bargains to be found here.
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