Honda or Toyota
My parents have driven Hondas since 1982, Mom's on her third Accord. They've all gone for well over 150k miles, Illinois rust being the major threat. I see 1980s, and occasionally 1970s models around California all the time. The clutch goes at about 100k miles, but otherwise they're champs.
\r\n\r\nI've had a Toyota truck since 1993, now pushing 160k mi. Brakes, clutch, and an exhaust manifold leak, otherwise, no problems, still peppy, paint's holding up, and the interior's pretty clean. Will probably be driving it in another five years at this rate.
\r\n\r\nEither of these. If you've got or are planning a family, the Corrolla's probably roomier than the Civic.
\r\n\r\nFord: no way.