Whats a good first car for a teenager?

Question

I'm gettin my license soon and I'm wondering what would be a good first car for me, I want a muscle car especially an old one but that's not happening anytime soon, and the newer ones like the Mustangs and Challengers are high in insurance I heard, I look into the Charger as the next best thing but are there any reccomendations you could give me folks? I'm a 16yr old male

Answer 1

When I was 16, my dad wanted to get me a 1998 Ford Mustang V6. I turned it down because of insurance and the fact it likely wouldn't be a good winter car. He gave me a rusty truck which I had to sell because of the frame. I got a 1992 Ford Taurus Wagon with very low miles. Personally, I can see what you want. You want a car that's pretty cool and fun. I can respect that. The Ford Crown Victoria/Mercury Grand Marquis/Lincoln Town car is a great choice. They're super reliable and have decent power. Now you said you want a muscle/fun car. Here's a few suggestions of mine. They're not all RWD or V8 but, they're still fun. You should look at 1992-98 Lincoln Mark VIII LSC, 1994-97 Ford Thunderbird (stay away from 3.8L V6 as they have known head gasket issues), 1995-2007 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Z34 or SS, 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, 2004-08 Pontiac Grand Prix GXP, 2005-07 Ford Focus ST, 1997-03 Ford Escort ZX2, 1992-99 Ford Taurus SHO (96-99 had V8), 2000-04 Ford Focus SVT, 2000-06 Lincoln LS, and 1994-97 Mercury Cougar XR7. Almost all of these can be found on a $5,000 budget and are fuel efficient. They have relatively low insurance. Some may cost more than others so get your list of what you like and talk with an insurance agent. As far as going fast, save it for the track. Take your speed around the track or to a drag strip.

Answer 2

I'm 19 years old and own 2 cars, a 2006 Mustang GT and a 2001 Camaro z28, and have lots of experience in loud and fast cars lol. First of all, any car with either a big or upgraded engine (whether it's a stock V8 or a turbo-charged inline 4cyl) is going to have ridiculous insurance. They know you're young and if someone pulls up next to you at a light and revs it, you won't be able to resist. If insurance is a giant part of it then your best bet would be getting a new car, such as a Honda Civic or a Ford Fusion, they have all the new technology and stuff, plus they won't break down for a while and they're decently fast.

Answer 3

2001+ Crown Victoria Police Interceptors

They're all cheap.

My first car was a 2002 CVPI - $2000 lasted me until I wrecked it on icy roads

2nd was a 2004 Crown Vic LX - $2900 was running strong with 0 problems when I sold it

Now I have a 2009 Crown Vic LWB - $2000 + initial repairs/customization - RELIABLE

They pack the same 4.6 as the same-year Mustang GTs. Cut the mufflers and you have a car that sounds mean, and can look mean with just a few cheap mods. It's been called a poor man's muscle car.

There's plenty of room for friends, if you plan on having passengers often. The only downfall, as with any V8, is gas mileage. This is a 4000lb car. If you floor it off of every red light, you'll literally pay for it. I squeeze out about 22mpg highway driving.



Side notes:

They all run about 16.5 to 17.5 quarter miles, don't do too much red light racing XD

It's RWD and I spin tires in the rain, even with RSAs at 70%

These cars protected police officers, and me when I wrecked my 2002. Nice safety ratings.

That mention of a mid-90s Impala SS.. the good ones are going for $10,000 right now.

^However, if you can score a Caprice 9C1, or just a 94-96 Caprice for cheap, you'll have the same LT1, and you can convert it to an SS clone if you're into that sort of thing.

Answer 4

Until you are 25, if you have a fun car like a Mustang 5.0 or a Camaro SS, your insurance is going to be INSANE. My first car was a Dodge Magnum R/T and it was fast, loud and fun..but the insurance was almost 500 a month. That got old and I ended up buying a 2015 Ford Focus ST. and my insurance is 150 a month. The reason fun cars are high in insurance is because they have mostly V8 engines. The Focus ST is sneaky because it's a 2.0L 4-cylindar engine but it is turbocharged so it is FAST and very cheap on insurance, gas, and monthly payments for the car. A full tank of 93-Premium gas (what the car requires) only costs about $20-25. I'd recommend this car for sure in every way.



Hope this helps!

Answer 5

I have 4 grown children. I always put them in a car they adored, because that way they were careful not to have the accidents typical of most young people. They did not have accidents. Note the reply somewhere here of a young man who says he has been in several accidents mostly not his fault. Accidents are always your fault. Ask an older driver how many accidents they have had in the last decade that were not their fault (likely 0, the same as were their fault). Anyway, get a car you love. I've had a son in a turbocharged new car, so I don't think raw power is sufficient to cause accidents, again assuming the last thing my son wanted was a dent in his fancy car. Whatever you get, take 0 chances. Think you can beat the light? Think you can turn right before the oncoming car? Don't take chances with your car (and your life). Wait for an opportunity to turn or pass that is so easy even grandma could do it in her Plymouth. Drive the speed limit for two years. Tailgate no one. Stop behind the white lines painted at intersections. Come to a full stop always. Make 25 MPH your max in residential areas (where kids play) and 35 MPH in cities. If you must, have your fun on long straight roads, away from other cars and people (but beware of police and their sight lines).

Answer 6

I remember my first car as a teenager. 1974 Dodge Charger. Speeding ticket 3 days after I got my license. My next car was a 1978 Subaru Brat. Rolled it one fine spring day going too fast on a rough road. Next car was a 1977 Olds Cutlass with a 350 Rocket engine. Blew that car engine racing. Bought a junk 1968 Mustang and restored it. Got in trouble with it as well driving without a license and big engine.

Muscle cars... I had my share and at 46 will get another. However, I am older and wiser...



Muscle cars.... More power than any teen needs. Get yourself a nice and classy luxury car. Something that doesn't ride like a buck board and you can lay chicks in the back seat in. The 77' Cutlass was a great pxxxy car....

Answer 7

The bus is a good first car for a teenager.



Teenagers should be 18 years old, at youngest, before being allowed to get his / her license.



Any younger than 18, and they are thinking of joy riding with their friends in the car that they have. And, most people become better at driving after age 21.

Answer 8

It will be a good idea to get an older car for your first car. That's what I did. Since you're a new driver, your insurance will already be higher than normal. If you get a newer car, it definitely brings it up. And since its your first year of driving , you're proned to accidents, unfortunately. Even the smallest accidents causes your insurance to sky rocket. Im paying $300 a month scraping the door of a 2015 Grand Cherokee. I have a 1999 Nissan and it really is a great car in terms of engine and transmission. But I've been in a few accidents (mainly not my fault) and it beat up the exterior pretty bad. Dont spend all your money now. Save up so in a few years, you can have your dream car.

Answer 9

I have a Dodge Magnum R/T. Yes it is a station wagon, but it looks incredible and I always get compliments. It's a car that not many people recognize, but it well liked among those who do. The V8 is pretty quick for a 2 ton car. It is nearly identical to a mid-2000's Charger, except the insurance is dirt cheap because they classify it as an SUV and not a car. Still every bit as fast as a charger, plus it's incredibly functional and practical....Except for gas mileage....The Magnum is also part of the Dodge fleet class, so parts are everywhere and cheap. Fully exchangeable with the Charger and Chrysler 300. A nice looking Magnum R/T will run about $8,000. But you can find a v6 for half that if you want better gas mileage.

Answer 10

I probably shouldn't be answering this, seeing as to that I'm making offers on Porsche 944's as we speak (NOT a smart first car choice, but hey, I've had my mind set for too long to back away), but in terms of muscle cars, you actually have a few options. Mexican At Heart had a brilliant idea with the retired Crown Vics, just know that people will drive irritably slow around you at all times, as they will think at first glance that you are a law enforcement officer. Also, be prepared for dirty looks from people who discover you are not a cop upon passing you. On the note of Ford, 1990 through 2005-ish go for pretty cheap and are decent options insurance-wise. I'd look into those if I were you. Try out websites like CarGurus.com and the CarFax website for smart, detailed listings.



Best of luck to you!

Source(s): A car guy who loves helping out other car guys

Answer 11

Exactly! My first car was a 2000 Honda Accord, worked amazing and was awesome on gas while it still looks really nice. By the time i hit 17 i bought myself a 2004 subaru wrx which was a better choice but unless you are responsible around strong cars i wouldnt advise getting a sports car only because insurance will be awful and you may wreck if you arent responsible driving. I myself am not, im a boost freak but ive learned over the years. Another thing.. who is paying for gas? Is it something where parts are really expensive? I know you said you want muscle but i think you should work your way up to muscle. Im17 now and love my wrx so get something nice (not dirty and ragged out) but nice affordable then save for what you REALLY want and at the same time youll be gathering driving experience and ideas!

Answer 12

Im a girl and im 15, but I would not get anything expensive or fancy like that. I would get a nicER car, maybe $2-5000 MAX, so that if you by any chance crash it (which 89% of teenagers do in their first car do, and over half of that crash in the first month), you dont have to pay for much, but you wont get embarrassed or anything by your car.



I have a 2006 ford car and got it for $2,000 and it does go REALLY fast (it drives like a race car), but I did find a Ford Mustang GT V8 for about $15,000 if you want to go on the higher side, which i dont suggest unless you are good at driving and have good insurance.

Answer 13

Alright buddy. In my opinion, if you REALLY want a muscle car that is cheap and not overly ridiculous on insurance, I would say go with a late 80s- early 90s mustang fox body. They're beautiful cars, easy and cheap to modify and they can be crazy fast too. But if you don't have to have a muscle car, I would go with something cheap and good on gas, like a Cavalier or a grand am. Personally, my dream first car was a 2003 ish Chevy Cavalier with a 5 speed manual trans. They're cheap, cheap on insurance, easy to find parts for and great on gas. Also, they're easy to modify, and cheap to modify. From a little 2.2 liter 4 cylinder, the ecotec puts out quite a bit of power and you can crank more out of it. Good luck with your car searching. Craigslist will be your best friend. 😉

Answer 14

While muscle cars are a lovely statement for a young man of your age, they are not the best thing to start out with. My dad made us all start out driving a stick shift. He said if we could drive a stick then we could drive anything. Then we moved up the chain. My first car I drove was a Honda Civic. The orange bomb is what we called it. We got it for like $1000 bucks used and it had about 105,000 miles on it. It ran until three of us were out of high school (I am one of seven kids). It got great mileage and was low for insurance. Your insurance is going to be higher anyway until you reach about 25 because insurance companies consider you to be high risk for accidents and such at your age. So a sensible car is better at this time than a muscle one. If you choose to get a muscle car regardless then go for an old one like a 69 Charger or something. Older cars will have lower insurance.

Answer 15

A cheap one, which means a fairly old one, since it is likely that you'll wreck it soon. Otherwise a small one because unless you have a good job putting gas into a large boat of a car can mean you won't be able to afford to drive the car.



Generally japanese cars have the best reputation for lasting long. I'd suggest an older honda or toyota. They will also give you more favorable insurance rates. Stay away from red or yellow colors at your age.

Answer 16

Just be sure it’s American or European because the quality of Japanese and Korean cars has been going down hill faster than a run-away train in recent years so avoid anything from Japan or Korea, they have high repair costs and often need to have parts ordered instead of being in stock like American cars will and that will leave you with nothing to drive while you wait for ordered parts to come in. They also don’t last as long as American or European cars. Even the ones “assembled” in America are built with low quality imported Japanese parts.



That fact being said I suggest a Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Solstice, Corvette or Ford Mustang for sports cars.



Chevy Cruz, Chevy Cobalt, Chevy Malibu or Ford Focus for practical cars.



Jeep Libertyor Jeep Cherokee for off road fun.



If you prefer an imported car go with Mercedes, Audi, Vauxhall

or VW they will be a LOT more reliable than Japanese or Korean.

Answer 17

If you are looking for a muscle car with fairly low insurance rates, a 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala SS is the way to go. It has the LT1 5.7L V8 which puts out 260 horsepower and 330 lb/ft torque. It's quite a fun car to own. Not great gas mileage but it has a good crash test rating which your parents will like

Answer 18

Tbh something not extremely expensive. Insurance rates suck for anything fancy, especially muscle and sports cars. If you live somewhere cold DO NOT get rear wheel drive. When i turned 16 I drove a 2008 sebring convertible for 10 months, then was leased a brand new orange Challenger sxt plus. Super surprised I haven't gotten myself in trouble with it yet. As much as I love my car, it was pretty dumb for me to get it. Most people crash their first car so I wouldn't spend to much if I was you. I suggest going on craigslist and getting something with a rebuilt title (meaning it was once in a crash but fixed up like brand new). You can get nice and new rebuilt cars pretty cheap. My family has bought multiple rebuilts and have never once had an issue with them. Also leases are nice too, as long as you don't drive too much, since you have to stay under the 10-15k miles a year (usually 10k for good deals). I'm not sure if there will still be any available, but go to a dealership and see if they have any 2016 models for lease. Around november and december you can get that years models for cheap leases since the new years leases will be out. Being that its January, you might still be able to find some, but you'll have to call around. Don't forget gas mileage too. I have to drive far for school everyday and since i only get about 19mpg (probably less with the way I drive lol), paying for gas has killed me.

Answer 19

The best car for anyone, regardless of age or ability is one that meets these general criteria:

1. Affordability of principle value

1a. Affordability of maintenance

1b. Affordability of insurance and taxes

2. Reliability

3. Maintainability



At 16, a Charger should be the furthest thing from your initial choosing. If you parents do purchase or allow you to purchase(though I highly doubt this is the case) they are irresponsible parents and foolish people in general. How about a later model, 4 cylinder auto, sedan, with excellent mileage and very few miles? Generally easily affordable, cheap to own and insure, easy and cheap to maintain and should last a long time if taken care of.

Answer 20

My first car is a 08 charger. Honestly I can't ask for a better car. I love it, when I was younger a lady rear ended us and it didn't show any damage. It was a solid hit too. So I feel comfortable knowing my car can take a hit, it's not crazy insurance for just a regular sxt which means you won't have the speed and hp you may want but it gets the job done

Answer 21

The obvious answer is the Miata but few people are worthy of its power. Personally, I think that the 2014 Scion FRS is the ultimate first car. Yes, it's expensive but it's extremely reliable, it's cheap for how new it is, it sounds great due to its Subaru boxer engine, and it looks amazing. Another amazing thing is it's slow..... This is good because you can put your foot down and listen to the cars beautifulness, and you will still be going the speed limit. Plus, it has great handling which means it's tons of fun in the mountains.

Answer 22

My first car was a 2005 350z for $5000. I love it and I still have it, handling's better than most normal cars, mostly because it's used for racing, but I love the level of control on it. I couldn't stand my dad's 2010 Toyota Yaris, mostly because the pedals were too sensitive and it had way too much understeer. Even though the 350z is pretty much an amateur's race car, I love it as my first car and it looks real nice.

Answer 23

A certified Toyota corolla or honda civic is a great first car for a teenager. Great on gas, very reliable. If it's certified, it's more likely to last you longer. Plus they are both very cheap. Remember the parts are more expensive to replace, but they are more likely not to break down on you. You just gas and go... if you look on the road today, you see a lot of older Hondas and Toyotas for a reason. Plus I believe Toyota corolla was named.#1 selling car in history.

Answer 24

if you got the money used certified if you can't get certified because of the cost I would look at the following makes Honda Toyota and Hyandai (spelling might be a mess on the last one) you want as good of a relieable car as possible and these are really good cars especially the first two Good luck and whatever you do get congradulations you must be psyched I know I would be so excited a teenager and my own car crap you'd probably have to drag me out of it probably want to sleep in it instead of your bed your gonna love it that much

Answer 25

Try to buy a affordable car or try to get car dealers like ford and GM ,to quit adding junk to a car ,you should be able too buy a brand new car for about 2000.00 or 3000.00 dollars if the car would loose the junk ,,,,,,here is a list ,no air conditioners,,no chip keys,,no cruise control,,no tacnometer,,no computer cars,, no electric door locks,, no electric windows,,no tilt steering wheel,,no speedometer that exceed 100 mph,,no rear window defroster,,no power steering,, you don't even need a radio,,no cigerate lighter or ash tray,,,,please if would help name stuff to help ,,lower the price of a car ..The price of the mentioned parts would help pay your insurance , without all this junk put on a car ,the car should be a lot cheaper too insure any way,, there to many people that need to save their money,,and a car is too much a essential of life,,please GM and ford ,quit making us buy your junk.......

Answer 26

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Answer 27

Anything you can afford to insure. For a teenager the insurance often costs more than the car.

Small car with a small engine.

You can foregt any muscle car until you're over 25.

Answer 28

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Answer 29

im a girl and im 15, but i would not get anything expensive or fancy like that... i would get a nicer car, maybe $2-5000 max, so that if you by any chance crash it (which 89% of teenagers do in their first car do, and over half of that crash in the first month), you dont have to pay for much, but you wont get embarrassed or anything by your car...



i have a 2006 ford car and got it for $2,000 and it does go really fast (it drives like a race car), but i did find a ford mustang gt v8 for about $15,000 if you want to go on the higher side, which i dont suggest unless you are good at driving and have good insurance...

Answer 30

Honda 1995 $1000

Answer 31

a cheap one, which means a fairly old one, since it is likely that you'll wreck it soon... otherwise a small one 'cause unless you have a good job putting gas into a large boat of a car can mean you will definitely not be able to afford to drive the car...



generally japanese cars have the proper reputation for lasting long... i'd suggest an older honda or toyota... they shall also give you more favorable insurance rates... stay away from red or yellow colors at your age...

Answer 32

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RE :Whats a good first car for a teenager?

I'm gettin my license soon and I'm wondering what would be a good first car for me, I want a muscle car especially an old one but that's not happening anytime soon, and the newer ones like the Mustangs and Challengers are high in insurance I heard, I look into the Charger as the next best thing but are there any reccomendations you could give me folks? I'm a 16yr old male

4 following 153 answers

Answer 33

tbh something not extremely expensive... insurance rates suck for anything fancy, especially muscle and sports cars... if you live somewhere cold do not get rear wheel drive... when i turned 16 i drove a 2008 sebring convertible for 10 months, then was leased a brand new orange challenger sxt plus... super surprised i haven't gotten myself in trouble with it yet... as much as i love my car, it was pretty dumb for me to get it... most people crash their first car so i wouldn't spend to much if i was you... i suggest going on craigslist and getting something with a rebuilt title (meaning it was once in a crash but fixed up like brand new)... you can get nice and new rebuilt cars pretty cheap... my family has bought multiple rebuilts and have never once had an issue with them... also leases are nice too, as long as you don't drive too much, since you have to stay under the 10-15k miles a year (usually 10k for good deals)... i'm not sure if there shall still be any available, but go to a dealership and see if they have any 2016 models for lease... around november and december you can get that years models for cheap leases since the new years leases shall be out... being that its january, you might still be able to find some, but you'll have to call around... don't forget gas mileage too... i have to drive far for school everyday and since i only get about 19mpg (probably less with the way i drive lol), paying for gas has killed me...

Answer 34

tbh something not extremely expensive... insurance rates suck for anything fancy, especially muscle and sports cars... if you live somewhere cold do not get rear wheel drive... when i turned 16 i drove a 2008 sebring convertible for 10 months, then was leased a brand new orange challenger sxt plus... super surprised i haven't gotten myself in trouble with it yet... as much as i love my car, it was pretty dumb for me to get it... most people crash their first car so i wouldn't spend to much if i was you... i suggest going on craigslist and getting something with a rebuilt title (meaning it was once in a crash but fixed up like brand new)... you can get nice and new rebuilt cars pretty cheap... my family has bought multiple rebuilts and have never once had an issue with them... also leases are nice too, as long as you don't drive too much, since you have to stay under the 10-15k miles a year (usually 10k for good deals)... i'm not sure if there shall still be any available, but go to a dealership and see if they have any 2016 models for lease... around november and december you can get that years models for cheap leases since the new years leases shall be out... being that its january, you might still be able to find some, but you'll have to call around... don't forget gas mileage too... i have to drive far for school everyday and since i only get about 19mpg (probably less with the way i drive lol), paying for gas has killed me...

Answer 35

Don't delay and if you want something powerful and fast, get one of these.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKcbTaegbVs

Answer 36

im a girl and im 15, but i would not get anything expensive or fancy like that... i would get a nicer car, maybe $2-5000 max, so that if you by any chance crash it (which 89% of teenagers do in their first car do, and over half of that crash in the first month), you dont have to pay for much, but you wont get embarrassed or anything by your car...



i have a 2006 ford car and got it for $2,000 and it does go really fast (it drives like a race car), but i did find a ford mustang gt v8 for about $15,000 if you want to go on the higher side, which i dont suggest unless you are good at driving and have good insurance...

Answer 37

A nice toyota pickup with a 4 cylinder.

Answer 38

Lada

Answer 39

Ford focus 1.6

Lots of power

Fun to drive

Cheap to tax and insure

Cheap to maintain

Good mpg

Good looker

Answer 40

A Fred Flinstone Car. Runs on foot power

Answer 41

I sure do see this question posted a lot.

Answer 42

old jeep grand cherokees are always great.

Answer 43

I think the VW Golf 5 is perfect for a teenager.

Answer 44

honda or toyota are good

Answer 45

A Honda civic, it's nice and economical, doesn't demand much for gas with it being a V4 car

Answer 46

bmw x5

Answer 47

subaru impreza

Answer 48

One you don't get yourself killed in. (which happens to be all you listed) Learn to drive first then look for the power.

Answer 49

96 Cutlass Supreme

Answer 50

IMO, the best first ride for a 16 year old is something slow and extremely reliable. Plus, it should be fuel efficient and not expensive at all. Honda Civic will work perfectly.

Answer 51

Ann OLD car that wont be much of a loss when you crash, and you WILL.

Answer 52

Anything cheap

Answer 53

Well if you could find a good deal on a 4Runner they're good SUVs and last forever but pretty expensive. And Ford escapes are good too and a little cheaper.

Answer 54

A Subaru is a great first car.

Answer 55

Nissan Altima, corolla, civic or even a camry

Answer 56

Use of their parents car, of course.

Answer 57

A used hand me down

Answer 58

old one

Answer 59

Something older...Cheap & reliable

Something "Large & Heavy"....Put some "iron" around them, to help protect them.

Something that has poor fuel mileage.....will tend to keep them closer to home.

To sum up; look for an older full size American car....I will also cost less to repair.

Answer 60

I would start with a rebuilt auto. They start at around $4,000 for a small one up. Come with a warenty. A smaller car as your plate is your insurance on National insurance. So you pay the same as all. They are reliable as all is brought up to factory spec's on rebuild. motor & all rebuilt. My plate here cost $350 a year. But that includes liability insurance. Other insurance you buy private. But a few wrecks & they pull your plate here. So drive safe.

Answer 61

whatever !!!

Answer 62

I find it interesting that young drivers consistently come on here asking what would be the best car for them, and then they throw in their pipe dreams. Understand something here kids, you have PARENTS, and if you are trying to seek out a rationale why you should have a Charger, or some other POS that you will wrap yourself around a tree, and/or lose your license because of too many tickets, you have come to the wrong place. Unless you have parents who are clueless about the gouge their insurance is going to take once you get behind the wheel, ask away. However, PARENTS are NOT STUPID, they know what car you are going to get, the one they drive, and you will BORROW it, until they feel it is ready for you to drive something that THEY APPROVE OF.

Answer 63

A big old battle cruiser we used to call 'em .

Answer 64

Dodge Dart or Ford Fusion

Answer 65

vw golf, its safe

Answer 66

A matchbox car is "the best" car for a teenager.

Answer 67

Start off with a Honda Civic..

Hondas are known to be very reliable. They are super easy to maintain, you can find parts anywhere since they are so common. 20 bucks of gas will last you until your next pay check (or 2 weeks) . Get your self a VTEC with DOHC if you find one, those cars, with no weight, can send you flying! Specialy since they're super easy to modify. And hondas tend to last up to the 400,000 miles if taken care off well.

Hondas = cheap, safe, durable, fast, beautiful, and gas savers. What else do you need in a car?

Hope this helps.

Answer 68

Bike

Answer 69

An older car cause the chances for a crash are higher as you're inexperienced

Answer 70

A used car

Answer 71

A good first car. Hmmm. How about one that the teenager him/herself pays for? And pays for the insurance? And gas/repairs?



Yeah. That's a good first car.

Answer 72

We all make mistakes but it's the driver not the vehicle. If the teenager is not as yet completely responsible, the car will most likely be promptly crashed regardless of it's make and model. If the teenager is responsible, make and model won't matter.

Answer 73

My first car was a Pontiac Sunbird. It wasn't a muscle car, but it was a convertible. Although that model is gone I hear the Sunfire is a nice, affordable, and sporty alternative, and also has a great safety rating for a new driver.

Answer 74

Listen. These are all good answers but i suggest you get a truck. A nice one ton truck will be perfect not to expensive and it will be useful in many ways. Unless you want a different one and an atual smaller car then go to the other comentd

Answer 75

A good first car a teenager should be Suzuki Mehran.

Answer 76

Do something four door, but has decent gas mileage. Typically Asian cars are very reliable so maybe a Kia Sportage/optima, Nissan Altima, Honda Civic, toyotas, etc.

Answer 77

2000 Honda Civic

Answer 78

I won't recommend a certain car, all i'll say is the two most important factors should be safety and low insurance costs. Find a car you like that has those two factors.

Answer 79

Honda Civic

Answer 80

Toyota Camry

Answer 81

For a teenager probably a toyota corolla,camry or a honda accord because you want to save money especially on gas.

Answer 82

good luck with your first ride. Be smart and safe with this exciting new step. If speed is not the big factor, and lets hope its not, how about a full or small pickup truck? Can be a nice ride w/o distractions of to many people aboard.

Answer 83

Don't get something too expensive, get what you can afford

Answer 84

Cool

Answer 85

One that you have to work for and pay for yourself because then you will truly appreciate it and be a respectful driver and if you are mature enough to drive safe then you will not die or get disfigured driving wreck less like a teenager.

Answer 86

The one he buys himself or her or it

Answer 87

my fav first car is gaben lambo special 1666 gold edition. It has a glove compartment and knife holders. I have the best stering wheel made of muney. I have gambling ban hammer in back for gambler

Answer 88

Civic, Camry or Accord. Not corolla

Answer 89

well, as you can't buy your own car at 16, anything you can talk your parents into getting for you. if you have your own car any car you get will be expensive as far as insurance is concerned. you will need to be added to your parents insurance

policy

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Volvo

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1500

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A small one

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Subaru

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Walking and running will continue to be the wonderful way that make us feel happy young period

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winnebheggo

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whatever you want

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None

Answer 98

i'd go with a toyota since they are reliable.

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The once with 2 wheels.

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vw bug

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Mini Cooper

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You should just get a junker at first.

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TOOK TOOK

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The car out front of the Drug store that you put a quarter in the slot and take a drive.

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A car they themselves have worked for, saved and know the feeling of having accomplished something themselves instead of having it handed to them.

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Better buy a bicycle cuz the insurance, there buddy, will cost alot, or buy a cheap vehicle, like....i dunno, something cheap, you can always find it by yourself, i am not payed money to answer this to you...i mean look at other answers, they all yell to buy an older car, dont dream big, be small, be who you are

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Any car around $3,000 - $5,000.

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A Peel P50.

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A used Honda. They make better and dependable cars then anyone. Which is sad to say since I'm American.

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A second hand car from a relative.

Remember how are you going to pay for the insurance with a muscle car? Your parents are not. No after school job will pay the insurance either.

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all my mustangs start life as 4 or 6 cylinder if buy 79-93 mustang that started life with 4-6 cylinder and has hatch back considered economy car by insurance v8 easily swapped

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Honda

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Honda Civic everybody thinks Honda is cool resale value is great don't mistake Hyundai and Honda the difference Hyundai is junk

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Maybe a pick up truck like a gmc sierra(if you like trucks), a suv like a hyundai santafe or a ford escape, a sedan or a small hatchback like a hyundai accent would be a good choice

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I am a 75 year old man and Ive had the best luck with Chev's of all (I mean many) cars I've ever owned in my life you won't be sorry friend !!!

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Ferrari. It can get up to 250mph!

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1974 PINTO

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always a good idea to start with an older and larger car if you can, as it is safer to have a car that can "crumple" some

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One they buy and maintain for themselves.

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a cheap one

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A bicycle.

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A truck.

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Pony express

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I would NOT get a Dodge Charger. That's my advice.

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a Bugatti

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No muscle car for you. Sounds like you are not paying. Buy something you can afford & get your friends to help fix it up. At least you have wheels as opposed to no wheels.

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Enjoyble moment

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lamborghini aventador

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a black plastic bag and a twik with a bit of wooden wood try and stay safe if you can!!!! well done

off you pop.