car decision

I have decided to buy a "new" car. Not literally new, just new to me. However, I have not yet decided which one to buy. I'm waiting to find one in the right color and at the right price. I'm considering the Kia Optima, Pontiac Vibe, maybe a Hyundai. I'm also waiting to get a little more cash to put toward the down payment and to prove that I can afford a car payment at all. Hopefully, my Neon won't break down in the next month or two. The transmission has definitely been getting worse, but it also has its good days.