2006-10-23 00:48:04 · 13 answers · asked by NEIGHBORHOOD SUPERSTAR 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Don't listen to anybody else- I'm an expert.
You need a safe car. This means side-impact airbags and Electronic Stability Control. Old, big cars are not safe b/c they transmit crash forces directly to the driver. They also don't have ABS. (Anti-Lock Brake System)
For Under $20,000:
Subaru Legacy
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Rabbit
Mazda 3
Hyundai Sonata
Toyota Camry (If you must)
Honda Accord
Toyota Corolla
Ford Fusion
Chevrolet Malibu
Pontiac Vibe
Subaru Impreza
Look up crash-test scores at iihs.org
Wouldn't you rather spend $1,000 (or whatever) than lose your son/daughter/friend/loved one?
2006-10-23 13:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by ///Mpower 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 or 6 cylinder front wheel drive, automatic, front bucket seats (keeps them from over crowding the front seat!) small to med size like a cavalier or similar. I personally would not suggest imports due to the recent movies that have come out. Some think that if they do it in the movies it can done on the parking lot at the store nearby. i would say 2 doors vs 4 doors. Keeps the possibility of other kids jumping in and out of the car when in motion to a minimum.
2006-10-23 00:59:08 · answer #2 · answered by jls1znv9999 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something old, dinged, used, big.
Mine was a 79 olds omega with a sagging headliner. It was very embarrassing. I think that a little embarrassment on that end builds character, and if it is old, dinged, and big, you have to worry less about the teen and the car when they get in an accident.
2006-10-23 00:52:12 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you reallllly might want to seem at a jeep liberty, you are able to %. up and '05 for roughly 15k, yet they flow decrease back to 2002 i imagine so as that is less severe priced. its a small suv so that you sit down larger on the line and function very solid administration and traction and 5 movie star crash try. its an outstanding length so that you dont get beaten yet you arent using a bus! its a secure, captivating, and functional vehicle
2016-12-05 03:23:31 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The kind of car that has a few dings and dents already. The teenager is going to ding and dent it up as most ppl do with their first car.
2006-10-23 00:57:20 · answer #5 · answered by JPH 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hondas are a very good first car preferably a Civic or Accord, they're reliable and get pretty gas mileage , they'll last forever if you keep up on the maintenece.
2006-10-23 00:52:31 · answer #6 · answered by peaches22191 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
An old bomb. One with a few dents, 4 cylinders, and a stereo.
2006-10-23 00:50:11 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remote control.
2006-10-23 00:54:41 · answer #8 · answered by gdwrnch40 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None. Get a bus pass.
2006-10-23 00:51:16 · answer #9 · answered by lou_cifer7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think an old,small,chaep one,just like my brother, now he's getting used to it;)
2006-10-23 00:56:58 · answer #10 · answered by charmaine_gem 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋