I'm looking to get a new car within the next few months, nothing fancy but I haven't done any research in what's good and what's not in awhile.
I don't have the urge to buy a $20k+ car, i'm mainly looking for a new car that will just get me around, but one that's reliable. My budget is anywhere from $1k-$15k.
I like the looks of a Dodge Caliber, but they appear to be new as are the brand new VW Rabbits, and i'd like to possibly get a car that's been driven for a year so I can get the nice discount. I'm not really looking to get a real low end car like a Kia Rio, but I will if I have to

I would like something I actually enjoy driving though, which is why I want to go with the year old car.
Suggestions, tips? Thanks!