budget is not a problem in this case, but my dad wants to buy me a safe car. I want either the Lexus IS350 or the Subaru WRX STi Impreza. my dad says he wont get me a car unless its under 250HP. I want to know how much horsepower is "the right amount" for a new driver.
2007-07-08 10:09:33 · 9 answers · asked by mat2hu 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Buying & Selling
when i say i wanted a new car, i mean like if i have had experience for like a year or so and i am more in control. the problem is my dad thinks that just because a car has more HP means i am going to crash... which i tell him is not true and it all depends on the driver?? who's right?????
2007-07-08 10:25:02 · update #1
Try a 4-cylinger for a beginning driver. It's better gas mileage AND you don't need a big engine right now. It'll only get you into trouble.
I suggest getting a used, 5+ year old Sedan. You don't need anything new right now, and yes you do need to look at a budget.
Ask your dad this:
If YOU buy a hunk of junk and avoid an accident within the next 3-4 years, would you consider buying you a nicer car that would take you beyond college?
2007-07-08 10:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One that you can afford. That's not a sports car. Plus you should pay for the car, insurance, title, etc. If you can't purchase the car yourself you can't sign the paperwork, but you can put the money up for the vehicle. If you don't have the cash for the vehicle, then you don't need a car.
Both cars you mentioned are going to get you into trouble. You want a car with a 4 cylinder engine that won't go any faster than about 65MPH. Trust me, its not worth the money and trouble you will get into getting a high performance car.
2007-07-08 19:52:09 · answer #2 · answered by Bill S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your dad is right. Neither of those cars are good for a 16 year old. In fact a 16 year old doesn't even need a car. Get a Chevrolet Aveo if you feel you must have a car and drive safe.
By the way, you have terrible taste in cars.
2007-07-08 18:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by J D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would get a honda civic hatchback or the ex it has around 170hp but if you want horse power get the Mitsubishi's evo i got it and its really fast i race and win most of the time oh and the evo has stock turbo but mine has over 550hp cause i souped it up but the stock once come over 266hp oh and i'm only 16yrs old to my dad bough me the car a year ago for my 15birthday and i didn't crash you i'm still alive and trust me if you now how to drive then you won't crash i recommend driving school i wnt there for a year and i also went to racing school where they teach you how to race and do double clutching and stuff like that you know work the motor and not break the motor when your going at a high rpm
2007-07-08 23:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A newer model volvo or a Sabb. Safe but also nice. If you get a fast sports car you are more likely to get pulled over. I drive a Volvo and I have never been pulled over or had a single ticket/accident. My friends who drive suv's and sportcars have bad driving records. That could be because I don't drive super fast and I take driving seriously, but I think driving a non-flashy car helps.
2007-07-08 17:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by Lashenova 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
small 4 cylinder motor auto trany sub frame car for the first 6-8 months you learn to judge speed and reaction air bags at all 4 corners you will live longer
2007-07-08 17:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by rogger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say forget the under 250HP and get a Mustang Convertible.
2007-07-08 17:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WHO KNOWS. but im gettin a range rover, or some sort of sports car, atleast thats what my mom agreed to. but u knw how that goes. Damn't i hope she doesnt change her mind!
2007-07-08 17:12:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
just car thats $$ so u an rely on it
2007-07-08 17:13:21 · answer #9 · answered by jumboturkeychickennuggethuggies? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋