Comments on: What kind of car did you buy your teenage child? What cars would you suggest for a teenager? ?

By: Rocker Girl

Rocker Girl — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:47:59 +0000

My car I bought on my own.. It’s a Chevy Cavalier. It gets from point A to point B sometimes.. Right now the battery needs to be replaced. If I go a day without driving it I have to jump start the battery. It sucks. But yeah other than that good car.

By: lornuhh33

lornuhh33 — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:15:59 +0000

Nissan Sentra
Toyota Corrolla
Honda Civic

The Sentra is a really good car. That would be my first choice and then the corolla. I don’t really like the looks of the new civics. Also, the corolla had really good crash test ratings, FYI. I would choose the Sentra though.

By: :))

:)) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 19:53:52 +0000

I got a Chevy Cobalt and I really like it, I haven’t had any problems with it. But I really like Honda Civics or Accords. None of those are that expensive and they aren’t too small:) Good Luck

By: Mini Miko on the way!

Mini Miko on the way! — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 14:00:43 +0000

lucky!! Corollas, Civics, or Accents. Cheap but very good engines and the outsides look pretty good. What you need is a good engine right now. You can afford a nicer looking car later.

By: G.V.

G.V. — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:08:00 +0000

None of my kids got a car at 16 and none drove when they were 16. 16 is too young in my opinion. Kids that age get into way too many accidents, many tragic.

My kids worked for their own cars and started driving at 18 when they were more responsible and when driving was a necessity for getting to college and work.

They chose used Toyota and Honda compacts. They are reliable and get good gas mileage.

By: x=x+vt+(1/2)at^2

x=x*+v*t+(1/2)at^2 — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 14:43:26 +0000

We helped our daughter buy a PT Cruiser. It’s solid. It’s like a mini-minivan (a microvan?). It seats 4 without problems. The hatchback has enough room for backpack and soccer gear. It has a short wheel base which makes it handle well.

It was suggested that we look at a Honda Accord. They were way more cramped on the inside than the PT. She didn’t like it and it cost more.

Don’t get a Camaro, Mustang, or other sportscar. Unless you’re fabulously wealthy, you won’t be able to afford the insurance on it if the car is in your name.

By: juwels

juwels — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:02:24 +0000

Scions my sis got one for her 16th b-day

they come in lots of colors

thats the kind my sister has. they are affordable , cute, and safe

juwels

By: melissa

melissa — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 09:19:48 +0000

My husband bought both my twin sons new Jeeps for their first cars THey both are very active in sports so he wanted them to have something they could use in that way. They have been very happy with them. Two years ago, we bought my niece a Ford Focus to take to college, she loves it, it was loaded, and very good on gas, and not very expensive.

By: ThatGirl

ThatGirl — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:24:35 +0000

NOT A HONDA CIVIC!
those are expensive!

i would recommendd going to craigslist.com
and looking for a
PONTIAC GRAND AM

it is a great car
small
goodmileagee
and it is really cute!

it is the perfect car for any teen or adult
it is my favorite car that we own

(if you cant find one then look for a pontiac grand prix)

GOOD LUCK!

By: Tanner (Gettin' By)

Tanner (Gettin' By) — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 02:50:34 +0000

I turned 16 in early December, and I’m fixing up my mom’s old 1987 Camaro (personally I’d choose it over a new car, given the chance)

If it had to be new though, and 4 door, then I’d go with anything made by Honda. Honda is in general a very good company for cars and motorcycles (although their trucks lack power). But if you’re wanting a not too expensive car that looks half decent, go with anything Honda.

Lexus isn’t too bad either…
Congratulations though! Hit your local classifieds like I did. I spent almost four months looking around before I just decided that the best car for me was already in my backyard… haha
-Tanner