Can anyone suggest a first time car for a teenager(17) whose just passed their test.?

Question

Something reliable and cheap to run.

Thanks to you all. I don't drive so can't let my daughter pratice on my car. Lots of different cars to choose from.
Sorry about your Ka getting damaged bit of a bummer.

Answer 1

BMX, doesn't need to be on the road yet. Practice for a few more years.

Answer 2

I am doing the same thing, I just realise there are a lot of cars out there that fit into the first driver brackets, other than the small cars, you can get a Mercedes A Class, Golf Diesel, Bora, Passat 1.6, Subaru Forester and BMW 316i. And there is a performance choice - a 1.8 XS 306. It really depends on your need, if you want a easy car to drive - then a Clio, a car with Kudos then BMW, carry things then forester or Passat. Furthermore the insurance for these cars are about 1100 to 1500 pounds (me 19 years old, on my own policy no NCB)

Answer 3

Hondas are great cars. You can get a good deal on a used one, and they run forever as long as you keep up maintenance. As long as it is a four door the insurance will remain cheap. Also if you ever decide to sell the car, Hondas have the highest resale value. I got a 91 accord in 96, has 280k miles, and still runs like a champ. Plus most are 4 cylinders so the gas will be cheap.

Answer 4

I used to have a Peugeot 106 and it was lovely, never had any problems, was really cheap on insurance and a nice comfy ride. However it depends on whether you want to go brand new. Volkswagen have just bought out the Fox, it's about £6.5K, low insurance and a kooky little car, looks like a cross between a Polo and a Golf. It'd give your teenager some street cred to have a VW as well.

Answer 5

If you're rich, a Lamborghini Gallardo, Ferrari F430, or a BMW or Mercedes is the way to go. But I'd suggest a Scion tC or xA. Reliable, fuel efficient, good crash test ratings, all under $16,500, comfotable, iPod plug in, and they're easy to customize. You can buy the already with 18" chrome rims, sweet shift knobs, underglow near the pedals on drivers' and passengers' side, and alot of room.

Answer 6

A Sherman tank may keep them safe. But a Volvo is a well built car, and easy to drive. But the big question is what does the teenager want.

Answer 7

hi my first car was a fiesta it was cheap to run and also good on the tax, but my cousin has recently passed his test he is 17 and he had such trouble finding insurance for most small cars nothing much was coming in less than £1500 for third party fire n theft, so good luck and i hope you find something.

Answer 8

Honda Civic

Answer 9

I've got a Daihatsu Cuore - pretty reliable, cheap to run, tax and insure. Only gripe is that it's got quite a small boot.

Answer 10

well as a starter .. u want to look at small engine sizes like 1ltr or 1.2 ltr. this car lower ur insurance..
people go for the ford fiesta, vauxhall corsa, nissan micra.. all these car gud cars for lower insurance.
i wud prefer a honda civic or a toyota corolla ---- (3drs)

Answer 11

try and find a vauxhall vorsa 1.3 diesel they do 70 to the gallon and the road tax is only £60.50 per 6 months or £110.00 per year.
my partner has one cos he has to travel 250 miles per week to work and he gets 700 miles to a tank full of diesel about £37.00 to £40.00 depending on the price of diesel.they are one of the most reliable cars on the market .