2006-08-06 13:26:45 · 19 answers · asked by Mike3st 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
nothing that looks too bad and gets good mileage. Four door and no trucks.
2006-08-06 13:34:27 · update #1
Biggest clunkiest you can find that only has a 4 cylinder. Not enough power to get him into trouble. Should get fairly decent gas mileage.
2006-08-06 13:31:11 · answer #1 · answered by 'Schmod 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Ideally? Get him a 1984 Firebird or Camaro with the 4-cylinder engine and 5-speed transmission. He can work on it easily, will learn about maintenance, it can look great, and yet it doesn't have enough power to really get him in trouble. If I were king, I'd issue one of these cars to every 16-year-old boy, so he could get some real experience.
But only after he rode a Cushman Eagle for two years!
But seriously, it all depends on what you want and need. Want an "appliance" car, one that starts every time and just keeps ticking? Find a used Toyota. Need something to protect him from himself? The Volvo suggestion was probably a good one.
2006-08-06 13:53:53 · answer #2 · answered by Tub T (Mike Blanche) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he'll be driving on paved roads a Honda Civic would have reasonable insurance and good gas mileage. If you don't already have a truck a small Toyota or Nissan would be good for both of you. If he'll be driving on unpaved roads or need 4 WD Jeeps are nice since most can't tell a new one from a used one. Since you may not want to get the one he wants, see if he can at least pick the color.
2006-08-06 13:35:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it depends what kind of budget you have set.
I have a Chevy Blazer (I'm 17) it's a GREAT car- I hit a tree HEAD-ON going 40MPH and left with minor bruises.
What I mean is since he is not experienced maybe a SUV for his safety.
However, gas prices are going up to $4 per gallon in some cities so a gas efficient car would also be good or a hybrid.
They do have hybrid SUVs but doubt you will find a used one.
Toyota corollas or camrys are pretty good at gas efficiency and have a high crash safety rating.. used ones go for about 10K.
Good luck to you and your son!
2006-08-06 13:37:33 · answer #4 · answered by ~Michelle~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Newer cars (say, 04-now) that you can still get used have a chance at having side impact airbags, which would be a good addition for new driver. But, Toyota Corollas are incredibly reliable, and usually a good buy used, and pretty safe.
SUVs are really dangerous for new drivers, given their liklihood of rolling over if he was going even a little fast around a turn.
Volvo is really safe, but the repairs on a used Volvo are outrageous....look for anything with single-beam sides, airbags, anti-lock brakes and lots of seat belts!
Good luck!
2006-08-06 13:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by bcorran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No car older than 10 years and has good mileage (not too low though, cars need to have at least some experience)
2006-08-06 13:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by jjc92787 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend a Chevy, they are typically low maintenance and less expensive than a foreign car. I would not go with Ford since my family has had nothing but bad luck with their cars.
2006-08-06 13:30:43 · answer #7 · answered by Muggle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't beat a Toyota Camry, or Corrolla for a first car. They are fuel efficient,easy to handle, and easy on the pocketbook.There are plenty of excellent used Camrys and Corrolla around to choose from.
2006-08-06 13:32:46 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a chevy impala is usually nice but possibly to expensive depending on what you want to spend, they usually run around 10k-12.5k for a decent one, maybe a late 90's pontiac grand prix, they are a cheap car that gets good mileage and are usually cheap upfront
2006-08-06 13:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by tarheelsjordan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A mid 90s sedan with low mileage. Get it checked out by a mechanic before you buy.. you will THANK YOURSELF.
2006-08-06 13:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by dumpsterdd90 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋