Buying a first car..lol

[Blenjar]

We have gone thru this but me...

You guys recommend used car or the yaris as a first car?
Sometimes Q1 2007. I'll be a full time worker for 6 month.
If new : under $15,000 (after taxes, etc )
If used : under $7,000 ( low mileage, I drive 400 miles a week)
I'll be making the car payment on at about 200-300 a month for at most 48 month with a $3,000+ down payment.

Is it true that after turning 25 the insurance price goes down alot?
My dad will be paying for it now but I'll take over after like a year after I get the car.

Things I plan to do on either new or used car: Speakers, lcd with computer, alarm, tints, rims, lowering, the basics steps to personalize it a bit.

What would you suggest?
Many thanks your for time.

Oh and 2 doors is okay, I don't mind 4 doors tho, not into 5 doors or suvs.


-- Blen