My daughter passed her road test a couple of weeks ago and i would like her to get her a car soon. I was just curious what other parents paid for their childrens first car. Thanks.
2007-02-11 10:16:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
$3500.00 From: MTSpace
2007-02-11 10:41:14 · answer #1 · answered by MTStacy 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No new driver should get a car worth more than $1500, because they can't drive. Statistically they are 4 times more likely to total their car than any and all other age groups combined. Why spend a lot to have higher insurance than necessary, on a car that's going to likely get totaled in the next 18 months?
2014-08-07 04:48:47 · answer #2 · answered by AnonymousGearhead 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We already had a 2001 Honda Civic and just let our daughter use that car when she started to drive. Somewhere down the road when she graduates from college, we will probably just turn the car over to her and let her have it.
I do know that my brother in law bought a car for his son to drive and paid about $1800 for it. You can get a very nice used car for about that price.
2007-02-11 10:25:15 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This probably isn't much help to you but my first car was 26K. You should base your decision on your income and how responsible your daughter is (whether your willing to invest in something she won't take care of).
P.S- the car is a 94' Toyota supra which I still have today.
2007-02-11 10:48:05 · answer #4 · answered by Tyler 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if it runs, has seatbelts, brakes and tires, get out as cheap as comfortably possible... dont put them in a deathtrap.. and even if its a 500 dollar car, let a mechanic check it out, but dont be put off by the potential problems he will clue you in on.. remember, this is a warm up car, to a minor extent, you want them to have problems, that way, when you do decide to help them get a nicer car they will appreciate the lack of problems the first car had..
2007-02-11 11:38:01 · answer #5 · answered by whiskeyriver 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
depends on your income, and thy type of car. remember insurance will be higher for a sportier car. I think that $1000.00 is a good number. but the most important thing is how dependable the car is. it might look good, or even be cheap, but will it get her from point A to point B is the key.
hope this helps ya out.
2007-02-11 10:20:55 · answer #6 · answered by babydoll 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I got (in 1995) a 1982 Nissan Stanza Hatchback. It used to be my uncles. It's good to have a junker at first then they learn to respect what they have...and insurance is lower.
2007-02-11 10:19:57 · answer #7 · answered by alwaysmoose 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2000-5000$
2007-02-11 10:19:07 · answer #8 · answered by Orlando Knight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all relative to what you earn. If you make $30k/year and buy a teenager a car for more than $2k, you're on crack.
2007-02-11 10:25:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋