Okay, so the engine of my car siezed up on the way to work today, and there is the distinct possibility that I may have to buy a new car...relatively quickly. If it proves to be a simple fix that'll just cost a little money because it's an older car, I may not need one, but I think the chances are high that either the engine is shot or won't be worth trying to repair.

Primarily, I just need a vehicle to get me from point A to point B. Gas mileage would be nice, to save money. Essentially, a dependable car that has at least decent gas mileage is what I'm looking for. I'll narrow down my search criteria from there. Anyone have any thoughts? Cars you own that you'd recommend? Methods of looking for someone who hardly knows where to start? Advice in general? I'm all ears, really.