I'm helping my girlfriend look for a new(er) car to replace her aging '97 malibu that needs to be replaced. The transmission slips(its a no fill type), exterior and interior need lots of love, it needs tires and suspension work. So the best thing to do other than pour money into it is look for something to replace it.

She was talking about getting a Honda of some sorts. I talked to Tyler and he suggested looking at Acura's as well. I'd love for her to get a W124 300D .

So, she has a budget of $5k(but if something suitable isn't found she might be willing to increase). Need to try and stay in FL for the car but if its the right one might have to ship it.

Bring on the recommendations.

Some criteria

rear window defrost( the 'bu doesn't have it!)
CD player
reliable, well taken care of.
preferably not black (finding a car in yellow or orange will be difficult)
good MPG's