What is the perfect car for a teenager?

Question

I am 15 years old and cannot wait to be able to drive on my own. My parents are still deciding whither i should take a silver 1998 Honda CR-V that has 60,000 miles on it, or if I can buy my own car or trade the Honda in on something. I have a list of cars and I need others opinions to decide.

1. Jeep Wrangler (I would like a Manual Transmission)
2. Honda Accord Sedan/Coupe
3. Honda Civic Sedan/Coupe
4. Toyota Camry
5. Toyota Corolla
6. Toyota RAV4
7. Nissan Sentra
8. Nissan Altima
9. Nissan Maxima
10. Saturn Aura
11. Scion xB
12. Scion tC
13. Other (any other car that you think is cool or good for a teenager!)

Please Reply Back!!!
Thanks alot!!!!

The car has to be $10,000 by 2009 or 2010

The car has to be $10,000 by 2009 or 2010.
If possible i would like evidence that the car you say will be $10,000 by 2009 or 2010.
Thanks!!!

Answer 1

I looked at the car you have now on google, and it seems to be a nice car. I would just keep that for now, until you are more experienced.

BUT if you really want to buy a new car, I would buy the nissan sentra.

I just bought a 07 sentra a little over a month ago, and love it, absolutely love it. They have the cvt transmission, so basically, it doesnt shift... it does, but you dont feel it at all, literally. GOOD on gas too, it has a computer that tells you. I usually get about 28 city, and about 36 highway.


Good luck!

Answer 2

I'm going to be talking about newer cars.The Scion XB and Toyota Corolla are very well priced.
Both cars' MSRP are in the 13,000-14,000.

The Chevy Cobalt is also a good car.. my brother just purchased this baby for a bit above 14,000.
The corrolla and cobalt are good first cars.

I myself am looking at a Scion XB but my dad [who is great with cars, but no pro mechanic] was saying the wind resistance sucks. so if you live in a windy area, not a good idea.

I cannot put a depreciation value on those cars, because there is way too much to consider. If you give me an absolute cost, i may be able to find out the value in '10. [given that there are no accidents to boost a premium rate or damages].


I myself learn not to trust used cars, even though they may have low milage or have not been a problem in the past. When I buy a car I'd like to have that assurance that it won't break down anytime soon.


ADDED:
Toyota Yaris es are good cars too. MSRP= under 14,000, EXCELLENT ON FUEL.
SO are the corolla and cobalt, not sure of scion xb..

Answer 3

Teenagers I know (and thinking back a few years to my teen years) do not have a lot of money to deal with gas, insurance, repairs, etc.

Here are a few tips for you:

1) Check with the insurance company in your area and find out how much they would charge for a person 16-18 as principal driver. You can choose 3 or 4 vehicles you like and can afford, and compare what they would charge you right now if you were that age.

2) Choose a vehicle that is reliable, yet economical on gas. I'm sure driving around in a Jeep, RAV4, or Mustang would make you "look" really cool, but it will also cost a lot more in gas, insurance, and repairs than getting a beat-up Civic, Corolla, or Sentra.

3) Save your money now. Put away as much money as you can afford to if you are planning to buy a car. If you started with zero dollars now and are looking at buying in 2009, you have about 24 months to put away $10K. That works out to over $400 per month. And that is just to pay for the car. Odds are a car bought at $10K is used and so you can count on about $1000 in repairs before you even have it a month. Add to that $1000 or more in insurance, license, plates, $2000 per year in gas, and the numbers will start adding up.

4) If you are planning to go to college or university, then a car may not be the way to go. You can put that money towards tuition and books/materials, and just use public transit to get to school.

I'd be considering a 4-cylinder, with good fuel economy, and a history of reliability so you don't have to pay for expensive repairs. probably a Corolla or Sentra.

And if you insist on getting a car, you may want to look at the Smart car coming to USA next year. For about $12K-15K, you would get a NEW car complete with warranty, and you will be one of the few teens around to get one. They are already a big hit in Canada and Europe for their low cost and the savings on gas. Check out the website below.

Answer 4

We won't be driving it. So I suggest that you get what you want and you like.

remember that while you are starting out, don't be surprised if you get some nicks and dings in the body. So don't go out and get a new car that is expensive, you'll only tear it up or at least knock it around some.

Daughter went to school with a girl and her parents gave her a Ferrari to drive to high school. Unreal, the insurance must have been a monster.

Answer 5

well i would say Honda Civic. Because a teenager would like to look stylish in front of friends etc. So i would say that a Honda Civic is a good car for a teenager.

Answer 6

Jeeps are CRAPOLA!! Every Jeep Ive had turns into poo, and so do all my friend's!
I would go with some sort of Honda. Accord if you can, they are safer but they take up a LITTLE more gas. They are attractive cars, too. Toytota Camry's are the #1 car to get broken into.....
Scion TC is a little too much sporty for a teenager. They can go fast, and they are NOT comfortable to drive at all. Any Asian car is great.
Trucks will burn up gas and you will be broke!

Answer 7

as a ready to go driver, i'd say a honda civic coupe would be good for you, they reliable and fuel efficient but say later on down the line, u wanna be a tuner and wanna invest, honda has the most goods u can find on the internet. from different engines to interior to (what i think is cool) right hand drive conversions. just drive safe, not stupid and dont crash the thing, last thing we need is some honda model going up in value

Answer 8

The Toyota Camry SE has a nice firm suspension package and I would think a young driver would want better steering responce and a car with less chassis roll in corners. My advice is to drive one and see if you like it.

Answer 9

i agree with surffsav
but if u must buy a car, stick to any honda, toyota, or nissan(specifically sentra or versa) they're reliable, they get good gas(depends on the model), and theyll last a century

if u dont like those cars then just stick with the japanese cars there all good

Answer 10

out of that list i would get the jeep because you can go places that cars cant go i would personally recomend a dodge dakota (thats the car i got when i was 15) i would recomend the 1980s-1996 dodge dakota. and if your going with a standard makeshure you learn how to drive it before you buy a standard car.