Most teens would definitely prefer driving a new car over a hooptie. Unless you're one of those teens from MTV's hit show Sweet Sixteen, chances are you'll be getting a hand-me-down.There's absolutely nothing wrong with driving a used car. I mean, I drive one myself, a 1999 two door Honda Civic EX from my mom.
As shallow as it may sound, when it comes to cars we value style, appearance, performance, size (not too large but enough room for friends), and accessories (custom equipment). Ideally, your car projects your personality, but it also conveys other things: a sense of freedom and maybe, to a degree, desire for peer approval. Of course, it also helps get us to school or work and back.
Parents want their kids to have a safe car. They weigh economical merits (purchase price, miles on a gallon, operation and maintenance costs), reliability, and insurance rates. Teens expected to pay their own way may also start looking into these things early on.
Cost plays a major factor. This is where the issue of used-versus-new comes in. Getting a used car can be less expensive than buying a new car, but they can also be less dependable, require unexpected repairs, have less safety equipment, and may not be as attractive as newer models. The nice thing about getting a used car is that in some cases your insurance rate can be less costly.
If you’re curious about what kind of cars are out there, we have a neat little resource where you can check out new, used and pre-owned cars in your area.
Newer cars tend to have better safety equipment, better reliability, improved gas mileage, and, in some cases, lower insurance rates - because of better safety and reliability.
Top 10 cars:
1) Ford Focus ZX3
2) Scion-Braun xB Rampvan
3) Honda Civic
4) Hyundai Accent
5) Kia Optima
6) Honda Fit
7) Pontiac G5
8) Mazda 3
10) Toyota Corolla
If you end up buying one of these cars, you definitely won’t have a problem getting seen. Just remember that mobility comes with responsibility. Drive safely!
Written by Dave Arizabal
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