I was wondering what would be a good first car for a new driver?

Question

I am actually only 15 and havenot started drivers ed or any of that stuff but i have been thinking about it cause i started saving for one i am thinking about a car that is in the range of 5000-7000 dollers with about 60,000-70,000 miles on it

Answer 1

You might do even better than 60,000 miles buy what you like and always buy the best example of the car you can afford. Don't get suckered into the family's old Station Wagon Or MiniVan. Look Up "Drivers Edge Car Control School" To many Young people out there who do not know how to get out of a car skid, slide. Great for total car control.

Answer 2

I used to work for a company that inspected Used Cars for the buyer, at their expense. We once worked with a local TV station, investigating classified ads for cars. The disappointing result was that 90% of the ads were run by resellers. Many posing as if they had owned the car for years. So first off be a serious shopper, don't get excited about appearances. I told people that when they called, or if you email, about an advertised vehicle, ask if the car is titled in the sellers state, in the sellers name & will they show you their ID & the title? If you get ANY answer but yes, say T-Y & hang up, don't believe the BS stories about selling for a friend etc. Now as to car choice, watch for over-looked cars. For example, Suzuki & Subaru build solid dependible cars for a reasonable price, they are cheap used, because everyone thinks of the big players. But actually, $7k will nearly buy a new Kia, with a 10yr/100k warranty, according to ads here.

Answer 3

For your first car, honestly, I wouldn't start off with anything as expensive as you are wanting to get. I see all the time, new drivers buying 5-10K cars, and wrecking them within the first few months of driving. I'm not suggesting that you buy a raggedy piece of crap.....maybe buy something with potential...something that might not be nice now, but something you could MAKE nice...like say, a late 80's to early 90's 2nd Generation Camaro or Firebird. They aren't incredibly fast from the factory, and are readily available for around 2,000 for a decent one....and there's a HUGE aftermarket for those cars..so you could make it nice. You could keep saving your money, then after a couple years of driving, you could sell your car and buy a real nice one. But that's just my opinion. I'd just hate to see you spend your hard-earned money on a $7,000 car just to wreck it a couple months down the road. I'm not saying you're a bad driver, but statistics show that most kids get in wrecks when they first start driving. Hope that helps, and Good Luck!

Answer 4

I'm actually looking for my first car. I wouldn't go with any american make, but thats just my own opinion. I'm looking for a possile camry, altima, maxima, civic, or accord. Unless my brother decides to give me his current driving toy. He has a better caar, but he drives a talon to work. I wouldn't go and spend that much on my first car though. I'm looking at 1500 to 2000 tops. And anything after 1990, theres something about the earlier makes that my dad and brother don't trust me driving. I know what it is, I just don't remember what its called.

Honestly, and car that you would drive for about a year after you get your lisence, for the experience, should be at most about 3000 bucks. Possibly including insurance and registration costs, as those items can get pretty pricy. Also, try looking for something 4door, insurance will be cheaper that on a 2door coupe.

good luck on finding your first car, but get your permit first, you need the experience if you are only 15.

Answer 5

Any vehicle is an acceptable starter vehicle as long as it is not oversized, or overly powerful to the point that you cannot control it.
What will you prefer? Automatic, or standard? Compact, midsize, or fullsize? Domestic or foreign? (not that all this matters, but helps on selection process)
I started out on a farm tractor, where my daughter learned to drive with a 90s dodge colt, and my son learned on a Nissan Patrol. (resembles a toyota landcruiser) It doesn't matter on the vehicle otherwise, just your comprehension and competency level to control the vehicle.

Good luck and have fun!

Answer 6

Find a nice mid-sized sedan with a 4 cylinder engine.

A mid-sized sedan will offer good protection and utility, yet by being somewhat underpowered, you won't be trying to race it or otherwise be too aggressive with it. The 4 cylinder engine is also better on gas.

Many of my friends who had cool cars as their first cars wrecked them. The ones who had boring cars were fine.

Because it's a boring mid-sized sedan, you can probably get something in the price range.

Answer 7

I would recommend Honda cars they are great on gas maybe 28 plus miles a gallon. Good luck

Answer 8

You might look for a chevrolet cavilier.Good ride good mpg and last for a long time.Eazy to fix and dont break down. Good luck with your first car.

Answer 9

a ford Taurus,easy to handle.excellent on gas,low up keep,perfect size for that joy of parellel parking just make sure all fluids are maintained.

Answer 10

Toyota.