ok i'm getting my first car soon!! my dad has asked me what kind of car i would like but i'm not really sure because i dont know much about cars. i'll be turning 18 in may and also graduating i'm pretty responsible and a good student so i'm hoping to get something nice (it will be a used car). not too expensive or crappy. i've heard good things about honda civics and toyota corollas any suggestions?
2007-03-18 09:58:37 · 11 answers · asked by soccer_gurl07 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
Toyota Corolla S. The Corolla S has a little sportier look so you can drive around in something with some style to it, but it's still practical, good on gas and insurance, and will be reliable for you so you can drive it, instead of waving at it while it's in the shop being fixed...again...like my first car was (a Chevy Corsica).
As for a year range for the Corolla S, I would suggest between 2003-2005.
2007-03-18 10:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan K 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A Toyota Corolla or even a Toyota Yaris would be a perfect first vehicle... Toyota also manufactures the Scion line... check out the Scion TC... Toyota's are well built and last for many years... I've owned several and currently have both a Camry SE and an 05' Corolla S !!!
2007-03-18 10:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
corolla and civic are nice. also look at Mitsubishi Lancer (lower resale value, so you can buy a used one for less than the toyota and honda) and a late model Hyundai Elantra sedan or GT hatch. Keep up with the scheduled maintenance, and you should be ok. Have the car inspected, if possible. Check tires, oil, conditions of fluids, brakes, etc.
2007-03-18 14:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Spee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't believe kids now get new cars. I do not believe that you should get a new car for your first car. Hell, I didn't even get a new car until I was "responsible enough" to buy one, in 1996, when I was 29 years old. Get a durable, car, as shown in previous answers. My first car was a cute little car. It lasted 5 days! Then I bought a 1970 Chevrolet Malibu. It lasted me a couple years.
2007-03-19 06:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by Kurt B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 2 cars you mentioned are tops on the list of the most stollen vehicles. Yes they're nice cars but the insurance is higher due to the theft issue. Go to a few dealerships and test drive a few vehicles before you decide.
2007-03-18 10:11:07 · answer #5 · answered by Bill S 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Buick Century
Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
Chevrolet Lumina
Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
Buick Regal
Buick LeSabre
Oldsmobile Delta 88
Buick Park Avenue
Oldsmobile 98
They are known for reliability and they're inexpensive
2007-03-18 12:22:32 · answer #6 · answered by Fell In Love 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The toyota corolla is the most comfortable when compared to the civic. very reliable low maintence vehicle. that's your best choice.
2007-03-18 12:49:08 · answer #7 · answered by Melissa T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ford Fusion...
Forbes magazine released an article about this topic, and they rated the Ford Fusion as a best buy. It rates as one of the best in safety crash ratings. Depreciation is just as good as that of Camry and Honda, and initial reliability has been better than the Camry... according to Consumer Reports.
Fuel mileage is good for the 4-cylinder, and you can get AWD if you want for extra safety measure.
I'm including a link to the article...Also including a link to the Fusion challenge, of how it compares to the competitors...
Hope this helps...;-)
2007-03-18 12:12:35 · answer #8 · answered by A A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should go and test drive some of the cars that look good to you. From there, you see which one is the most comfortable, easy to drive, etc. Then look up recalls for that particular car and make sure they are up to date. Also look up the value of the car on www.kbb.com to make sure you don't pay too much for it. Good luck on your first car!!!
2007-03-18 10:07:43 · answer #9 · answered by amnkeefe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you should get a ford fusion. they are stylish, comfortable, good gas mileage (23 city 31highway), and are cheap and not crappy and very reliable. the price ranges from $17,999- $22,735. you should get your parents to look at the car specs so they know info about it.
2007-03-18 10:08:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋