cars for a 16th??

Question

what kind of cars are acceptable for a 16 th birthday?? please give me some ideas and preferably cars that are relatively cheap (approx 5-8k) and run well...


thanks for the help in advance, all answers are appreciated....

i want some ideas just to give me a head start....then i will look in the auto traders, kelly blue book, etc.

Answer 1

most suzukis and kias run well and good prices. Also hondas plus some are fairly cute!

Answer 2

If you are really going to get your kid a car for their 16th birthday whether they be boy or girl. Your gonna want something safe. That goes without saying you could opt for a older car that is made out of steel and aluminum, or you could go for a newer car like a Saturn or Kia or any other import. You could go to consumer reports on the web and check the safety ratings on any of the cars you are considering they will most likely also have gas mileage ratings on the cars too. You should also be able to find front and side impact ratings on the cars as well. In all reality though your kid should drive for a while before they get a car of their own. This way they will have some experience under their belt...if you think about it a vehicle is a 1 ton weapon in the wrong hands.

Answer 3

a good car would probably be an early car. between 70's and early 90's. this is just my opinion. but most of them have steel bodys and wont break down to much if well kept. im only 15 but i know cars. most arent the best on gas but if thier only 16 then they wont need to be driving far other then school...hope this helps

Answer 4

i aggree suzuki and kia my girlfriend just bought a 9000 dollar suzuki forenza nice ride nice pickup good gas mialage reasonble warrenty..excellent first car if your going to spend that much..my dad got me a trashy little maverick to start with..and then i worked my way up...

Answer 5

Take the school bus! No car till out of High School.

Answer 6

get a honda