Jeremy 
2005 Toyota ECHO Coupe 2dr Coupe (1.5L 4cyl 5M)
Efficient yet sporty
 The Toyota Echo is the value for your dollar car next to the Honda Civic.    If you are looking to give your new high school graduate a new car, A Honda Civic or Toyota Echo is the car.  Although 2005 is the last production year for the Echo, look in 2007 for the Toyota Yaris to be the next best thing.  Japanese producted Yaris is the exact same frame and structure as the Echo, but you now have a 3rd or 5th door (hatchback).