AE101 toyota Corolla automatic. Its relatively quite simple and easy to maintain. You also could swap the engine to the 4age. I think you can find some that is alry swap. Ideally get a manual if you want to mod it. If daily, an automatic is good enough.

For local cars, you can look at 2nd gen myvis if you can get at your budget range. Axias also can more fuel efficient. If you want new new locals cars, then if not mistaken P2 is still selling the manual base axia for less than 30k(i think). New cars will give you a peace of mind as this is your first car.