Which car is the better choice?

Im 18, a working student and looking to buy my first car. Im looking to drive my first car only for a year or two and then I want to get an SUV or something better.

Here are some cars Ive found for sale by owners:

$800, 1997 Honda Accord, 130k miles, needs new starter but everything else runs fine. Brand new battery, cold ac.

$750, 1996 Toyota Corolla, 252k miles. Brand new transmission, tires and water pump. Everything in good condition.

$1000, 1999 Acura CL, 154k miles. Runs good.

So far thats all that I can find good for around my price range

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