Best 1st Car For Teen

silvergray545 · 07-12-2016, 04:48 PM

My parents gave me a 1999 Mazda Millenia when I started driving in 2004 or so. The car was super nice. Leather (heated) seats, nice radio, etc. I probably didn't deserve it at the time but I took care of it. Wound up passing it down to my brother (he's 5 years younger than me) as his first car too. After he was done with it, we sold it. A couple years ago, last I heard, the girl that bought it is still driving it.

I don't think you can go wrong with a Honda/Toyota/Mazda. All those Japanese cars are great and reliable. Could also look into a VW. I'm not going to recommend anything American because I think those all suck balls.

dragonsi · 07-12-2016, 04:50 PM

I know you said SUV but.... 2006 330i's are an amazingly good deal for what you get.

Flying Ace · 07-12-2016, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MVEED3

IS300 if she's against a Civic.

are you taking any applications to adopt a grown man?

Flying Ace · 07-12-2016, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dragonsi

I know you said SUV but.... 2006 330i's are an amazingly good deal for what you get.

who pays for the repair bill?

///M Power-Belgium · 07-12-2016, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

That's careless and dangerous. She's a teen and needs something she won't kill herself in. I figured this forum had more common sense than that but I guess I was wrong.

OP, Mercedes Benz G63 AMG 6x6 is the only way to go here.

Are you serious ? because I was not.. and it was meant as a joke ! Guess you don't know the price of a LaFerrari ?
I'm sorry !

Banana Hammock · 07-12-2016, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Are you serious ? because I was not.. and it was meant as a joke ! Guess you don't know the price of a LaFerrari ?
I'm sorry !

Your sense of humor is far too advanced.

fecurtis · 07-12-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Are you serious ? because I was not.. and it was meant as a joke ! Guess you don't know the price of a LaFerrari ?
I'm sorry !

Lol I was joking as well since I suggested an equally outrageous car:

And to seriously make a suggestion, why not a Honda HR-V or Ford Escape? Teens like to be connected so I'd suggest a newer car if possible. Not because you can get a car that'll read you Facebook updates or whatever but because with the popularity of music apps like Spotify and the fact that many people have music on their phones, I'd suggest a car where you can change the songs/playlists using the actual vehicle interface vs. older cars where you have an aux cable but you have to physically use the phone to change songs which can be a big distraction.

smoosh · 07-12-2016, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Are you serious ? because I was not.. and it was meant as a joke ! Guess you don't know the price of a LaFerrari ?
I'm sorry !

He was kidding too

JohnnyCanuck · 07-12-2016, 04:57 PM

Something with a manual transmission. I know they are out of favour in North America, but once you learn a standard you can drive anywhere in the world and rent anything in Europe. Plus, although I have no empirical evidence to back it up, people who learn on a stick are better drivers.

Banana Hammock · 07-12-2016, 04:57 PM

angelr · 07-12-2016, 04:59 PM

We bought our son a 2012 Jetta GLI for graduation, he previously had a 97 vr6 Jetta. 12k with 40k on it, pretty safe, well equipped and with the tsi engine it's got decent power without being a rocket. Plus he can tune it if he wants

///M Power-Belgium · 07-12-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

Lol I was joking as well since I suggested an equally outrageous car:

Right because we never know for sure on Bimmerpost !

Your pic(the special Merc) comes from a movie that I saw , but I forgot the title .

Flying Ace · 07-12-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

Lol I was joking as well since I suggested an equally outrageous car:

And to seriously make a suggestion, why not a Honda HR-V or Ford Escape? Teens like to be connected so I'd suggest a newer car if possible. Not because you can get a car that'll read you Facebook updates or whatever but because with the popularity of music apps like Spotify and the fact that many people have music on their phones, I'd suggest a car where you can change the songs/playlists using the actual vehicle interface vs. older cars where you have an aux cable but you have to physically use the phone to change songs which can be a big distraction.

why would you even joke about someone's kid being killed in a car?! You monster. A kid needs a car that can dish out more than it can take. So the AMG 6x6 urban assault vehicle is perfect for ramming little pimple faced boys in their prius' off the road.

angelr · 07-12-2016, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCanuck

Something with a manual transmission. I know they are out of favour in North America, but once you learn a standard you can drive anywhere in the world and rent anything in Europe. Plus, although I have no empirical evidence to back it up, people who learn on a stick are better drivers.

Agreed. Both of my boys were taught to drive manuals and were/are required to own one as a first car to reinforce that. Started teaching them on dirt bikes when they were tiny so they understood the basic concepts behind the clutch/gas work required.

///M Power-Belgium · 07-12-2016, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by duck fat

Your sense of humor is far too advanced.

Yeah, but sometimes it's damn dirty sarcastic as well !

Flying Ace · 07-12-2016, 05:04 PM

OP, you're in luck. I am offering VIP car service for concerned parents like yourself.
I am still in the process of acquiring my commercial licensing, but you can trust me with shuttling your kids around in my proven safe reliable van. I also provide chaperon services as well.

PM me for details.

fecurtis · 07-12-2016, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

OP, you're in luck. I am offering VIP car service for concerned parents like yourself.
I am still in the process of acquiring my commercial licensing, but you can trust me with shuttling your kids around in my proven safe reliable van. I also provide chaperon services as well.

PM me for details.

Plus guests get free candy.

Flying Ace · 07-12-2016, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by fecurtis

Plus guests get free candy.

What kind of sick person are you?

P7X · 07-12-2016, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by fravel

$20k!?!

The car will be totaled in <2 years.

I'd spend about $2k on a 5-speed Civic.

This ^^

Convince the GF to buy a cheap 4 door, 5 speed civic and the car is great. Engine is solid, great roadtrip car, cheap to repair and she now drive manual with no issues and makes her a better driver because of it.

PJinCA · 07-12-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by P7X

This ^^

Convince the GF to buy a cheap 4 door, 5 speed civic and the car is great. Engine is solid, great roadtrip car, cheap to repair and she now drive manual with no issues and makes her a better driver because of it.

You have a point there, it is REALLY hard to text and drive in a manual car

Banana Hammock · 07-12-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Ace

OP, you're in luck. I am offering VIP car service for concerned parents like yourself.
I am still in the process of acquiring my commercial licensing, but you can trust me with shuttling your kids around in my proven safe reliable van. I also provide chaperon services as well.

PM me for details.

I don't know... Seems kind of shady.

I don't play Minecraft but I know those two green things in the windows are bad news.

fravel · 07-12-2016, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by PJinCA

You have a point there, it is REALLY hard to text and drive in a manual car

This is honestly the #1 reason I give when people ask me why I would recommend that they get a manual for their teen drivers.

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