[Lady Pi Phi]

My brother and I have decided to buy a car. Only thing is it will be a used car. I'm talking shit box used car. At the moment that's all we can afford at the moment. Basically it's to get us to school and work and around the city. We're looking to spend no more that $6000CDN on the car.
My problem is I don't know anything about cars, and where to start. I've looked at used cars on the web. But just reading an ad doesn't tell me much. I'm looking for some advice.
What make of car is more reliable as a used car? What kinds of things should a look for when I'm buying the car (I don't want to end up with a lemon)?

Thanks