For a college car and for $4-5000, you need to get what you CAN FIND. Being picky about what you want is mostly out of the question.
You be a complete MORON to worry about how a car looks and whether it is going to get you laid or anything dumb like that, you need to worry about how much repairs are going to cost, what kind of condition it is in (to prevent said repairs), how much gas is going to cost, and whether or not you can fit your friends in it to go out and have fun. Don't forget that parking at college can often be expensive. Sure, you should get something that is comfortable and isn't embarassing, but if you are on a budget now, with a fast car you will be likely to get in trouble and thus have to pay expensive fines.
Like someone said, you need a car that you won't mind getting a bit beat on, because it will happen in college, and most of the jackasses there don't give two craps in they nail your car with their door.
Worry about getting a sweet ride when you are out of college and have a great job.