Graduation Gift

Didn't really know where to post this: but I graduate from college Friday May 11th.

I'm trying to decide on getting a new car or should I just fix up my 2002 car (paint, new radio, detail etc) and avoid the car note. My parents say they would try and help get the car but because they don't want to chip in much my options are like a Nissan Sentra, Nissan Versa, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra or Accent or possibly a Honda Civic if the prices are right. What do you ladies think?