what is the best startout car for a person who just started driving?

Answer 1

i'd look for a car with a good safety rating since newbie drivers are more at risk than experienced drivers to get into car accidents. I would recommend the Honda Accord. I love my Accord. it's got surprisingly good sound with the stock speakers and it has GREAT leg room in the back. Very comfortable and affordable too.

Answer 2

Really it's going to depend on your budget, how much you want to pay in insurance and how old the driver is. Insurance rates are higher if the child is a boy. It will also depend on what type of driver he/she is and what type of drivers you have in your city. If you are not comfortable with the car you put him/her in then you should choose a car that gives you a piece of mind. New drivers think they need fancy, powerful sports cars - very bad idea. A used car is best, besure to have it looked at by a license mechanic from a place different than where you are purchasing the car. Go for economical on gas, easy to repair if necessary and one that hasn't had a large variety of drivers, but has received frequent maintanence checks and is well maintained under the hood and in the interior a few dinges on the outside that aren't major won't cramp your teens style.

Answer 3

No, No, No. The best start out car is a four door, six cylinder purchased from a family friend or relative, they cannot lie about the true condition, the price will be reasonable, with a 4dr sedan the insurance is cheaper, you can take your friends an it will better protect you in case of an accident, even if someone else runs into you!

Answer 4

any peice of crap that you have to keep blowing your wad on to keep it running so that way you should have had a new car instead lets see supposedly the tin lizzy was more fuel efficent then the cars today and the auto companys are suing california cause theyre mad that forgien auto makers are makeing cars more fuel effecient than us but i cant figure out why when we buy energy from people who dont like us they shoot at us im just glad that there is not any bike trail all over the usa you could go from point a to b and that new businesses are not required to build any sidewalks but they build big curbs and im really glad that its all catered to autos only why did the water raise 40 feet again?

Answer 5

I would say that you buy a 2008 Ford Focus it starts at $14,075 and the top model is $17,000 and gets over 35 mpg's and its very safe.

Specifications

Edmunds Type: Compact Sedan
Where Built: United States
EPA Class: Compact Cars
Dimensions

Exterior
Length: 175 in. Width: 78.4 in.
Height: 58.6 in. Wheel Base: 102.9 in.
Interior
Front Head Room: 39.2 in. Front Hip Room: 50.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room: 53.4 in. Rear Head Room: 38.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room: 53.6 in. Rear Hip Room: 50.9 in.
Front Leg Room: 41.7 in. Rear Leg Room: 36.1 in.
Luggage Capacity: 13.8 cu. ft. Maximum Seating: 5
Performance Data

Performance
Base Number of Cylinders: 4 Base Engine Size: 2 liters
Base Engine Type: Inline 4 Horsepower: 140 hp
Max Horsepower: 6000 rpm Torque: 136 ft-lbs.
Max Torque: 4250 rpm Drive Type: FWD
Fuel Data

Fuel
Fuel Tank Capacity: 13.5 gal.
EPA Mileage Estimates: (City/Highway)
Manual: 24 mpg / 35 mpg Automatic: : 24 mpg / 33 mpg
Range in Miles: (City/Highway)
Automatic: 324 mi. / 445.5 mi. Manual: 324 mi. / 472.5 mi.



Safety

Safety Features
Antilock Brakes: Optional Four Wheel Antilock Brakes: Optional
Depowered Airbag: Standard Passenger Airbag: Standard
Head Airbag: Standard Side Airbag: Standard
Child Safety Seats: Not Available Traction Control: Optional
Stability Control: Not Available
Crash Test Results
NHTSA Ratings
Passenger: Not Tested
Driver: Not Tested
Side Impact Front: Not Tested
Side Impact Rear: Not Tested
Rollover Rating: Not Tested
NHTSA: 5 star, 4 star, 3 star, 2 star, 1 star, Not Tested
IIHS Ratings
Crash Offset: Not Tested
Bumper Bash: Not Tested

Answer 6

I wouldn't go with a small car, since you are probably going to be involved in a accident. Something large enough to give you some protection, with airbags. A Ford Taurus is probably a good choice, they can be had for a reasonable price, get around 20mpg, and are large enough to provide you with protection in case of an accident. Remember to look once, look twice, and look for motorcycles, we're out there, all year around, hard to judge distance and speed, and we can't stop or turn on a dime. And if you hit one of us, you will be sued for everything you have and will have!

Answer 7

it really doesn't matter what type of car it is for a new driver you might not want to get something with a whole lot of horse power .it might over power the person who just started out driving

Answer 8

well any car that's low to the ground and not too large is easier to drive then others. Being close to the ground, makes it easier to control in bad weather such as ice (harder to flip) and being small, is better for parking because you won't have to worry as much of your car hitting another one around you. I drive a Honda Civic, and it's a really nice car.

Answer 9

A used car is probably your best bet. Try a Honda accord or Toyota Camry or a Honda civic.

Answer 10

Personaly i would get a Smart Car. This car is small but it is very protective. And if you want to change the color, you could take the doors off (which is quite easy) and get different color doors. It can fit in small places unlike anyother car.