re: Best vehicle under 30K

I just got a Fiat 500 for my 130 mile commute to work and back 4 days a week. I'm surprisingly really enjoying it so far. For 15k after rebates, I can't complain.

Granted, most people aren't going to want something so small, but I'm 6' and have no complaints about the size. I also don't have to get into the backseat.
The Abarth is especially fun to drive and sounds like porn to your ears(starts at 22k).

Again, most sane people wouldn't purchase, but I'm getting over 40mpg highway and all Chrysler/Fiat vehicles have a true lifetime warranty option(everything mechanical/electrical outside the tires, belts and clutch is covered for as long as you own the car with no mileage limitations)which I needed with the mileage abuse I put to my vehicles.