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My current thinking is get something that handles well so she can learn to be a good driver.
A good driver is an aware driver who uses their superior judgement so that they do not need their superior skills. (comes from the flying world...only some words were changed).
A BMW or Audi...for a 16 year old???? Whatever happened to basic transportation?
Don't mean to burst your bubble, but any of those cars is going to be trouble on many levels; ask me how I know.
I suggest a beater Subaru also....cheap, plentiful and easy to fix.
Thats the one.It also had a classy brown velour interior... very 80's chic. Its one saving grace at least on paper was the factory twin carb fuel delivery.
I went through this about a year back. I originally thought $5k to $7k, quickly found out closer to $10k was needed for something to my liking. Ended up with a 2007 Toyota Corolla S 5 speed with 50k miles. 126 hp, 32 mpg city and 41 mpg is what we've averaged. It's actually pretty fun to drive, has decent room F & R, big trunk not to mention the reliability reputation. I know, BORING, but it'll get them around comfortably, safely and frugally, hopefully for a long while.
considering it's gonna be a city car, short dimensions would be a definate plus. How about an older golf/jetta? Should be fairly reliable, nice driving dynamics, and reasonable build quality.
Nice platform for making it your own with minor mods too.
03-07-2012, 04:54 PM
