What cars from 1997-2002 get the highest gas mileage?

Question

I'm buying my first car and the highest price I can buy one for is 5500. Which car brands get the best gas mileage for that price? I'll need to purchase an older car of course because of my budget; what cars should i research?

Answer 1

there are were several, though the best rated while containing the highest MPG were Ford Focus arund 30+mpg,

Toyota corola 30+, nissan centra 30+ and honda civic30+