What car should I buy?

Hey Y’all,

Cool to see this community already exists! Would love to hear your suggestions. Thanks so much.

Here’s what I’m looking for: -used and as close to $10K as possible but up to $20K for something really solid.

-fuel efficiency important, hybrid ok. Not sure about full EV.

-Not a daily driver. Maybe 3-4 trips a week max. Mostly in town. And a ~100 mile round trip commute once a week or so.

-I want this car to last 10yrs at least. But I intend to drive it until one of us goes first.

-I live in Oakland CA, we have lots of potholes and some particularly dangerous drivers so I want something safe and reliable (solid).

-don’t care about aesthetics.

-I like to drive but fun to drive is just a nice to have.

-trunk space: enough for light camping or moving my bass and amp around.

-size: no SUVs or trucks please, prefer sedan or smaller (parking). 2 door/seat is ok as long as it has trunk space. I’m short, if it matters.

-I do like my music so some media controls are nice (like on the steering wheel), but can upgrade the sound system and console later ;)

-the simpler the better in terms of components, controls, maintenance. I’ll be happy with a roller window, no key fob, etc.

-it’ll be parked in a garage most of the time.

-some cars I’ve looked at that seem decent are: prius, golf, Mazda M3. Golf’s seem fun to drive and is a good size for me I think.

-I’m down with a manual if that comes up.