I have 10000 what should i get for a new car?
I live in maine, so road conditions can be a problem.
Id like decent gas mileage and a decent safety rating because i have a child.

used wrx or lancer or legacy wagon.

any other opinions?

newer cars will have better safety ratings, and pretty any car with a 4 cylinder engine will provide you good gas mileage
anything recent with a 4banger should fit your requirements.

do you havea any prefered brands or type of vehicle ( sedans,wagon, minivan, etc)

Volvo Wagon.

If you're looking for it to be fun, as well as comfy, and safe.

Look into v70 t5 5 speeds.

Subaru Impreza

Toyota aristo.

Maine is close to Canada....get a GTR.

Impreza

This is your recommendation every time. But i doubt half the people know whast you're tlamn aboiut