Anyone know a car for a 1st time driver? And no, haha nothing that sits low, i'm only 5'0. Thanks in advance. I was thinking mabey a Ford Focus?
2006-07-08 06:00:43 · 8 answers · asked by Grace C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Hondas are great. They are reliable and get great gas mileage. I had an Accord with 187,000 miles on it, and I never had anything done to it except for routine brake work. I have a Toyota Camry now. I like it, but the gas mileage isn't as good, and I already had to spend $600 on the air conditioner. It's only 3 years old.
FORD- Fix Or Repair Daily, Found On Road Dead
Just my opinion.
2006-07-08 06:06:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
FORD FOCUS IS DEFINITELY A GOOD IDEA. STAY AWAY FROM THE 2000 MODEL YEARS, THEY HAD SOME PROBLEMS. ASIDE FROM THAT IT SHOULD BE A FINE FIRST CAR. A LOT OF PEOPLE LEAN TOWARD THE JAPANESE CARS. HOWEVER, THEY ARE SO POPULAR THAT YOU'LL HAVE TO PAY A PREMIUM TO GET A TOYOTA OR A HONDA. THE FOCUS GETS GREAT MILEAGE, IS RELIABLE, AND THEY ARE CHEAP TOO. YOU'LL GET A LOT MORE VALUE OUT OF ONE OF THOSE. SURE, THEY ARE A NO FRILLS CAR BUT PRACTICALITY IS WHAT'S MOST IMPORTANT.
IF YOU WANT A RIDE WITH A LOT OF STYLE, GO WITH A MID OR LATE 90'S BMW 3-SERIES. YOU CAN GET A NICE ONE FOR WELL UNDER $10K AND THEY'RE THE MOST RELIABLE BIMMER HAS EVER BUILT. YOU'LL PROBABLY LOVE THE CAR AND BE ABLE TO GET AN ADDITIONAL 10-15 YEARS OUT OF IT.
GOOD LUCK,
THE USED CAR DOCTOR
2006-07-08 06:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by theusedcardoctor 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really did not give me enough information on your needs. Well, Looking at the Ford Focus, Its a good reliable vehicle. If you get a 2004, 2005 one, Most of the depreaciation is done so you wont pay to much. Its good on gas. If you Get a Certified Pre-owned one, It upgrades the warranty to 4 yrs 75000 miles so you won't have to purchase an extended warranty. The Consumer people say don't get and extended warranty. they have money where most working class people don't . I used to own a dealership and I always purchase one. At $90 per hour if it breaks plus parts, It would be dum not to. But, demand a factory warranty, not an aftermarket. If Ford get Ford ESP, If Dodge chrysler get Added coverage. NO AFTERMARKET warranty. Now if you are looking for good reliable vehicles with good gas milage like the Ford Focus also look at the toyota corolla, scion , Nissan Sentra, Dodge Chrysler Neon (this has the worst resell value) but it is cheap (preowned).Mazda Protege,,, the one I like the best is the New Mercury MILAN. the 4 cyl is getting me 29+ MPG and it has great pickup and handling and does not look cheap.
Hope this helps
2006-07-08 06:13:43 · answer #3 · answered by chardonn55 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bypass with the Skoda Fabia. that is a VW Polo yet more cost-effective. awesome construct high quality and extremely able. bypass for the a million.4 tdi pd given the alternative length 3970 mm Width 1890 mm real 1451 mm Weight 1220 kg gas shipping quick direct injection Transmission guide Gears 5 speed Engine length 1422 cc Cylinders 3 0-60 mph 13.7 s means Output seventy 5 bhp Valves 6 Torque 195 Nm one hundred forty four lb-ft real speed 104 mph MPG sixty one insurance team 3 Euro Emissions customary III CO2 Emissions 124 g/km highway Tax Band C luggage skill 260 L gas skill 40 5 L Turning Circle 10 m
2016-11-01 10:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fucus is a good car if they don't have a lot of miles on them. I would suggest to get a used car, since most teenagers crash there first car. I have a 2003 pontiac grand am V6 and it uses a lot more gas then a 4 cylinder, but if you want something that dosn't use a lot of gas, don't get a V6.
2006-07-08 06:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by serb423 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
For a 1st car I would go with a newer used car, like one used as a leased vehicle. They are cheaper and still under warranty. I would go fora smaller car with the gas prices the way they are. Like an escort or a cavalier.
2006-07-08 06:04:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest something that gets decent gas mileage. A first time driver wants to drive all the time. Focus probably wouldn't be too bad. Or maybe a Corolla.
2006-07-08 06:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would buy a Japanese car. I have owned a car from all the American car companies and none of them compare to the dependiblity and reliability of the Japanese ones. Besides forign cars are 90% american built with american parts where as american cars are 20% american parts and manufacture. Support America, Buy Forgein
2006-07-08 06:14:13 · answer #8 · answered by thole13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for a Toyota or possibly a Honda Civic. Easy to drive and low maintenance costs for a first-timer
2006-07-08 06:04:27 · answer #9 · answered by vacoast7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a used car that is in good shape. Insurance will be lower. I recommend staying away from a Chevy Lumina.
2006-07-08 06:06:57 · answer #10 · answered by shea_8705 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋