For many people, the purchase of their first car is one of the most memorable moments of their life, but that purchase can also be costly. To help many first-time car buyers out, MSN Autos has come up with a list of practical, safe and reliable cars that are still fun to drive.

Honda topped the list as the site says the Civic, with its inexpensive price tag and fuel-efficient engine, makes for a good initial purchase. For those looking to increase their gas mileage, drivers can look for a Civic Hybrid that gets 45 miles per gallon on the highway.

The top ten cars on the website’s list are all foreign with the exception being the Pontiac Vibe, which in reality is a Toyota Matrix with a few more bells and whistles.

The most economical car on the list is the Suzuki SX4 Sport which starts around $13,000 and which comes with a standard navigation system.

Last week Consumer Reports released its list of the most reliable used cars with the Honda Civic topping the list in the small car category.

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