Family Car/ Personal

I may have found a car I like! I have been doing some research and came across this LIST then I went and looked around at local used car dealerships and I seen a really nice one for around $10000. If I'm lucky I can talk him down to about $8000.

Think I'm going to go with a Hyundai again, I used to drive a '97 Hyundai Accent until it got totaled in an accident, then I got the Volkswagen about 2 years ago although I don't think it's going to last me much longer, I think the brake pads are going again. It's so frustrating dealing with a car that always has something wrong with it, I feel like I'm spending more money fixing the stupid car than I would just flat out buying a new one. Seems like such an easy fix.

Anyways, I liked this car that I saw. It's A black 2008 Hyundai Elantra and it's in pretty good shape, I'll be pretty happy if I can get the money to put down on this car. Then I have to switch auto insurance companies because my premium is going up in January and it's higher than I would like right now. Life never ceases to amaze me with all the things we have to pay for, wish everything was free and then the world might just be a better place, in some senses anyways.

My Car is Dying- Random/Personal

Sadly but surely, old faithful is getting more run down by the day. I currently own a 2003 Volkswagen Jetta. But here is the thing. I got it from my mother in law (me and my ex share a car, long story) anyways she drove the car 2 hours to work everyday (and back), put a ton of mileage on the car and basically caused so many functional problems it's ridiculous and then she pawned it off on us -HAHA! Nearly everything in our car has been replaced or fixed within the last 6 months, lots of money and just an all-round hassle to deal with!!! Thinking of getting a new (probably used but in decent condition) car to replace the piece of crap I'm dealing with right now but I'm having trouble trying to find which cars are environmentally efficient AND have a high safety rating. I have a daughter so this car needs to be safe, car seat compatible and all 'round enjoyable! 

What kind of cars do you drive and are there any you can recommend I check out? So far I have been looking at Honda, Toyota, and the like but haven't found anything I like yet! Not trying to be picky either just being a cautious parent! :)

Picture is not of MY car but the exact same model I have, I love pretty much everything about it except for the fact that it's a Volkswagen because the more research I do, the more i realize they suck and are known for problems. I would appreciate some outside point of views on this one, thanks guys!