what should be my first car?

Question

in july im going to finally get my license and i plan on getting a car as soon as possible after that.

i am gonna have roughly 8k by then. ill be 17, i work at a country club on the weekends, make pretty good pay.

i want a nice car, im not looking to be in the next fast and furious. i want a nice look, and to be able to go fast, but not excessively fast needed. i have no knowledge of cars at all past 4 wheels and a steeringwheel...

advice? input?

Answer 1

I would suggest a Honda Civic or Honda Accord. I have owned 5 Civics and 1 Accord and never had any major trouble out of any of them. They are really nice-looking and they get great gas mileage, but they are still pretty fast. Another good thing is they have been in production for a really long time so there is a less likely chance of problems as opposed to some of these new cars that are coming out recently. They also hold their value very well in case you wanted to upgrade in the future. A Civic was my first car and I loved it because it was the right size and speed. I used to work for Honda so I have driven everything and think there is nothing better for a teenager.

Answer 2

As far as I know, whoever "hits" has the liability or is "at fault". In other words, insurance companies and law enforcements viewpoint is, "If you are following all the rules of the road and safety, there is never any reason to hit anything." Now, if there was ice on the road, that might atleast make things lean more in your favor, but I think you have to have a photo taken that day of the stretch of road you slid on. That's why they say you should always have atleast a disposable camera in your car to take a photo of an accident and accident scene on the day of the accident, along with a cell phone, your insurance information, driver's license and registration. Hopefully you have car insurance that will pay even if it is your fault, or if not, a lot of friends and family that will help you in this time of crisis. There's a lot of other factors to take into account: was either of the drivers driving while impaired, or in a rush, did either leave the scene of the accident before law enforecement arrived, what kind of vehicles were involved, did both have car insurance-dl license-registration-etc... So hopefully, maybe there's other factors that are in your favor here. In either case, it's a wake-up call to always drive safely and defensively and keep as much space between you and other moving vehicles or objects as possible, have a seat belt on, and don't have any distractions like listening to the radio, eating, drinking, talking on a cell phone, etc... I know all this because I've been driving for years now, and have only been in a few accidents. In every accident except one, someone hit me and for some reason none of them even had a driver's license!!!! In the accident where I hit someone, I rear ended someone, just like you did. So since I "hit", it was my fault, even though the car in front of me stopped short and really fast, not giving me any time to stop. The only thing that saved me was that the car I hit left the scene of the accident, and, from what I understand, it was some kind of insurance scam on the part of the other driver.

Answer 3

Get a good, CHEAP, American made car. I can't stress the cheap part enough. Expect to do something stupid with your first car that may cripple of total it. I am not saying a wreck is a garauntee, but wait a few years before you get a nice car. Most accidents happen to young drivers who just got their license. Be especially cautious if you live in an area with bad winters. Also, be sure to get a vehicle you are comfortable in, or get used to the vehicle quick. Low center of gravity is also good. Jeeps are great and all, but not so much for a first timer. I AM NOT KNOCKING JEEPS! I love them, but they are a completely different animal than most cars out there.

Answer 4

I'd reccomend getting something that is easy to do an oil change on. Honda Civics with the D16 1.6 liter engines (92-05) are very difficult when it comes to the oil filter.

If you want a car that'll challenge you and teach you to respect it, any small, japanese rear-wheel drive car will do.A Nissan 240SX/Silvia is a good one. I'd reccomend the S14 model (95+) over the S13 model (89-94), because the S13 has a nasty habit of understeering.

Driving a rear-wheel drive car is tough, but well worth it. But for your first car, stay away from sports cars, like the Camaro, Mustang, Supra and 300ZX/350Z.

To maximize your gas mileage, learn to drive a manual transmission.

Answer 5

For a first car.....try anything Chevy. They are easy to fix and not foreign. Fords are not foreign, but I have heard other people's nightmares with them and I had to take mine to the Ford dealer to fix some things on it. But I have to say that the Honda Accord is very popular because they work very good. Toyotas are a bit pricey, but also work great!

That is the first thing I learned when I first learned to drive. I had foreign cars too. You have to take a lot of them to the dealer to fix. Many on the side auto repair shops won't touch them. They also have pieces on the outside that you can only get at the dealer. I have had a Legend (expensive parts) and an Audi (too many uncommon pieces and expensive parts) that were foreign. My Berretta and Chevette were the bomb! (both Chevy) Good Luck!

Answer 6

The only good car suggested so far has been the Camaro. Avoid Japanese stuff. No matter how many people rave about them. There expensive to repair and buy parts for. An older car if you know nothing is a better choice as they do not have as much to go wrong with them. By older I mean before 1981.

Answer 7

Don't make the same mistake as other fools and get a ricer car(honda civics and integras), go ahead an get yourself a 99-04 mustang. It goes fast and you'll get plenty of girls too at school! I'm speaking from experience my friend. I'm currently 20 years old and got laid like 3 times in the back seat of my car...thanx to the mustang! Its your choice....good luck to ya!!!

Answer 8

I would go for a 1993 Ford Mustang LX 5.0, or GT. Usually you can find them in decent condition at a reasonable price. They are fast, come in stick shift or auto and I personally think they look nice. Again just my personal opinion. I know people that hate them, but I guess it's that way with every car.

Answer 9

I'd have to advise you on a Toyota--they are a bit pricier, but even a used one is a good buy. It is the best car I or anyone I know has owned

Answer 10

I would highly recommend a Scion xD as a first car.