LIving in the north east - you need 4X4.  Communiting is an every day occurance.  I'm a Jeep lover and wanted the Liberty from the moment that I saw it.  The 4X4 components in this Jeep are AMAZING!  This little car also has AMAZING towing capacity.  Don't think twice about picking up a hitch for his little diva! 

 I only gave it an average ranking because I like to have more room.  It's small like a car and can feel a bit cramped but for the money and the features - this is totally the way to go!  My daughter will certainly be driving one of these as her first cars!