What is a good car for a beginning driver, with a decent price?

Answer 1

The best car for any person would be reliable, affordable and within the abilities of the driver to control. For a beginning driver, these would be a foreign FWD (Four Wheel Drive, 4-cylinder compact car. Actually, I have never had a foreign car, but I know they usually are the best for longevity. I've driven a Chrysler Fire Arrow - it was a 4 cylinder and served me very well. I believe in Chrysler's. Then I had a Regal. A bigger vehicle, but then I was traveling a lot. My next was a Shadow - lasted 4 years - about average. Next, Ford Taurus...OK, but I'd never buy a Ford again. Not EVER.(Motor) Transmissions in those cars are questionable- but it depends on the vehicle and owner - you have to keep any car in good running condition. Today, I drive 2-door Dodge Stratus - Love it! Smaller cars allow you to move around in snow, easy to manuever in traffic (especially parking) and are the most reasonable in prices. On the flip side - if, by some chance an accident occurs, if the car is cheap enough, wrecking won't cause a great financial strain. I know of a guy who drove a Toyota Corolla (1987) and he paid $500 for it - and is still driving it! It's hard to tell you about prices - because if you don't know the prior condition of a car - you could pay $300 for one and it runs for two years - or you could pay $3000 for one and it breaks down in two days. My greatest advise is this - when selecting a used car - TAKE IT TO AN INDEPENDANT SHOP to be checked out. It might cost you upwards $100, but every dime will be worth it for them to put that vehicle on the rack, attach those beauriful wires and you can get a print/read out of every nook and cranny that's wrong with that vehicle BEFORE you purchase. I can't tell you how many people have saved themselves money buying a used car when they thought it 'looked all shiny and smelled like a new car" and then found out later that oil was backing up in the motor or some other crazy thing. I don't want to make people sound bad, but if there is a way to reduce a car's problems even for just a little while (long enough to sell) there are some people who will do it - and you'll be buying some dung and not know it. If you can, use a reputable dealership who sells used cars - they at least have warranties - sometimes average JOE selling his mother's car that she only drove to church on Sunday's ....well, you get my drift. Finally, whatever car you purchase, you must maintain it. Oil change, every six months or more, depending on your distance, windshield wipers checked, tires checked (I check mine every four months) etc. Get a good handbook for your car and make sure there is a place you can keep and maintain your records so that if you want to sell, your buyer has proof of what condition this vehicle is in. Good luck.

Answer 2

ok, so basically you pick a used vehicle yet no longer some thing to old, and because you stated which you're prepared to purchase a Ford Mustang V6, that's approximately $25K, then you definitely fairly have a splash money to spend. first of all, i would not advise getting a vehicle with something larger than 6-cylinders. 8's, 10's, 12's, eat a variety of gas, and because you need some thing somewhat gas useful those are my suitable 5 for you. suitable 5: a million. 2001 Porsche 911 quicker 996 2. 1998 Toyota Supra RZ 3. 1993 Honda NSX-R 4. 2003 Porsche Boxster 5. 2001 Nissan Skyline GTR R34 wish this enables. :)

Answer 3

Toyota Camry
Nissan Altima
Olds Cutlass Ciera
Buick Century
Honda Civic
Toyota Corolla
Mazda Protege
Nissan Sentra
Mazda 626 (w/manual transmission)
Ford Escort

Answer 4

Buy American. If you want to see how much bull crap reliability lies that are put out from honda toyota and nissan, go to the car makes section and look at the butload of car problems they are having with their new cars. Some people just watch to much tv.

Answer 5

A used honda civic or a toyota corolla

Answer 6

Hyundai and KIA both have affordable cars. However, it is hard to beat the Jazz and Yaris especially when it comes to resale values.

Answer 7

honda civic - japanese=safe, reliable, cheap
hyundai accent - safe, good performance, cheap

Answer 8

becuase your a girl a volswagen bug will be perfect small easy affordable and german