What car is good for a college commuter student?

I'm going to college soon but, I'm commuting. Right now I drive a 2000 Honda Accord & I'm looking to buy something newer and better. I've been looking at older Jeep Grand Cherokees. Are they reliable and good cars for commuting? My school is only 45 mins away and I'm only driving there twice a week and my work is in my town. Do you think I should buy one? If not, what kind of cars should college students buy?

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