My car is a 2000 Honda Accord. I purchased this car because my last car was a Honda, and my experience with my prior vehicle influenced this purchase. It's not the sexiest vehicle, but it is a very dependable car that gets decent gas mileage and has required little maintenance over the years other than the recommended maintenance based on mileage. One thing I dislike about the car is that it isn't very powerful when I go over the mountains, but that's the trade-off I get for the mileage.

I think that a Honda Accord is a very suitable car for a first time owner and student. The car is small and compact and is a 4 cylinder, meaning that students will get good gas mileage. The car is also a 4 door, providing a spacious environment for people to ride in the car along with the driver. It performs well and the car drives smoothly. The quality is excellent and it is often a car that many first timers will own.