Car Shopping

I'm looking to buy a used car to get me back and forth to work. I don't even know where to start to be honest. As far as car searching what are the things I should be looking for in a vehicle?

I called a few of my friends and family members to help me answer this question. If I plan and save as much money as I can, I will have a car in no time. This experience should be fun. This will be my first car, and I know Ill have allot of maintenance to keep up with. I pray that I'm able to afford this, and that it'll all work out. I am looking forward to buying my first new car. I have to do my homework to find the best price I can afford to pay, and a car in good condition, and reliable.

I was fortunate to receive my first car as a Christmas gift my sophomore year of college. The following summer it broke down on me and I haven't been able to get it fixed since. I was so hurt, but I still had a job and loved every minute working there.
Well guys wish me luck on my car search. God Bless you!

Ericka B.