Jason McGovern 
2000 Toyota Corolla Sedan VE 4dr Sedan
This car saved my life!
 I had the stripper model.  3 speed transmission, 33mpg hwy.  The performance is fairly good, but I would steer away from the 3 speed trans.  This car handles very nicely.  I'm a nutzoid driver who makes the passengers eat the side windows when I take the curves.  The ride is fairly quiet and fairly smooth.  Reliability is already spoken for and that is, get your basic service, and it will survive a nuclear blast.  Not to mention I rolled this car a few times on the fwy going 60, and it held up VERY well.  Definitely a safe car to drive.  I came out without a SCRATCH.