IRVINE, Calif. -- Are you in the market for a car but think you can't afford anything new? Think you can't get anything cool on a budget? With summer approaching, many are looking for a cool car to get around in and be seen in. The editorial team at Kelley Blue Book took a look at all of the latest vehicles on the market and found 10 new cars selling at prices below $18,000.The list of 2004 vehicles, with manufacturer's suggested retail price, includes:Dodge Neon R/T, $17,990Honda Civic, $17,750 Honda Element, $17,390 Mazda 3 s, $17,415 MINI Cooper, $16,999 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally, $17,372 Nissan Sentra SE-R, $17,760 Scion xB, $14,965 Toyota Corolla S, $15,830 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner Xtracab, $17,410 The Kelley Blue Book editorial team has spent hundreds of hours researching, driving and reviewing the vehicles. The cars were chosen based on price, design, style and performance as well as extensive research of each vehicle, the driving of manufacturer test units, talking with dealers as well as owners of cars under $18,000 and those considering a car under $18,000."What makes these 10 cars cool is their handling, design and ability to be personalized," says Charlie Vogelheim, executive editor. "All of these vehicles provide style at an affordable price."Other editorial comments on the Top 10 cars include:"The Mazda 3 is one of the coolest new designs on the road today. Mazda has finally returned to its sports car roots. With this car you get a lot of 'zoom zoom' for very little 'bling bling.'""The MINI Cooper is truly the most fun you can have driving for under $18,000. With updated and retro design cues this car is cool whether you are 16 or 66. Best of all, this car holds more of its value than any other car in its class.""While Scion's xB was intended for young 'tuners,' but this car is being scooped up by young and old alike. With the ability to customize the car at the time of purchase, this vehicle is so hot dealer's can't keep them on the lot. The xB transcends cool.""The Toyota Tacoma PreRunner is the coolest truck for the money. Despite its long-standing design this truck has maintained its classic good looks. For style, affordability and reliability, you can't go wrong with the Toyota Tacoma PreRunner.""The Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally has great eye appeal for the money. With the same style and looks as its big brother, the Lancer Evolution, the OZ Rally brings a little more 'cool' to the road."Visit Kelley Blue Book: www.kbb.com"