Is a Ford Mustang a good car for a 16 year old?
A lot depends on the 16 year old. ARe you going to drive it like a dumbshit? Get something that will cost less and be going slower when you run into something in it (and, statistically, you probably will).The Fourth gen mustang is kind of a crapshoot. This is the car that finally retired the Windsor small-block V8 which is a downside, at least in my opinion, as I freaking love that engine (and there are about a million cool things you can do with it). It is _better looking_ than the 3rd gen or fox body. My personal opinion is that if you're going to buy a Mustang, buy a new one or a 1965-1973 (1st gen). You can't afford the former and you can't afford the latter in the kind of condition you need.In sober truth: if you're buying your first car, don't buy a pony car unless you're a gearhead who is going to fix it when it breaks, keep it running, and take care of it. You will make yourself and anyone who has to listen to you bitch about it (your parents, girlfriend, friends) unhappy. If I were buying a car at 16 and wanted something reasonable, comfortable, and inexpensive to insure, I'd probably be looking for a low-mileage early 2000's Ford Taurus. They aren't especially pretty, but, the 24valve 3.0L version (look for an SEL) have abundant power for their weight and you can get one CHEAP and the insurance will be concomitantly cheap. Slap a coat of matte black paint and some stripes on it and it actually looks kind of menacing. I get that you want an awesome car. Don't we all? You know what? It's of zero importance. Save your money, get something reliable and have fun with it. When you buy that pony car, buy the one you want, not the one you can just barely afford. You'll be glad you did and you will enjoy the ride a lot more.
Good Sports Car for a 16 year old?
hey guys i just got mi licence and my dad that i can buy a car for under 45000. I just have to pay the down payment and the res the'll take care of. I want a good sports car thats fast powerful and also advance. Please no american cars as mi dad said no to them and it has to be with 4 doors. So far im looking at the infinti g37, BMW 3 series, Lexus IS, Audi A4 or s5 Acura RL. Please tell me if you guys have any other in mind. So far im thinking about the g37 its fast, a good company, powerfull and tech filled and also its not that much. so if you guys could tell me it would be great. And it has to be an executive luxury car my dad wants no other. Also i plan on paying a 10000 dollar down payment i took up a job and made 9000 so if you guys could tell me how much interest, sales tax would be on it if i lease it for 32 months. The car is gonna be bought under my dads name. he has good credit and owns a MB S550 so if you guys could tell me that would be great thanks
Affordable cars for 16 year old?
For 12 grand and under you're not going to get very sporty options. Personally, look into the Kia Forte. Its difficult to give you an exact answer because car price vary based on location with regards to mark-ups and taxes. Go to: www.truecar.com to get a good idea of the real price you should be looking at on a new car. Remember, you can always buy a used car that still is under manufacturers warranty for much less. Just ensure to buy from a reputable dealer and get the car inspected by a trusted mechanic. For used cars, go to: www.kbb.com to get a true idea on the cars value. Read the rankings rules to be able to correctly classify a car so you can better identify its price. Try reading: http://www.autospies.com/news/the-coolest-cars-under-18-grand-14437/ But in all honesty, for under 12 grand you'll get much more from a used car than a new one.
What are some cheap affordable cars for a 17-22 year old car enthusiast?
Anything, really. You want something small and lightweight with a manual transmission. The problem is probably with the definition of "enthusiast." Do you like driving or is it more a car to point to and tell your friends about? "I'm running this much boost, got that many horses and I'm this quick to 60. I had it going this fast on the interstate once." If that kind of bullshit is what you want, get a Civic with an automatic, put a loud muffler and a wing on it and be done. If what you enjoy is driving, get something small and light with a manual. "Driving" is about changing speed and direction, not about how far the needle on the speedometer can go. Especially at your age, a small and cheap "regular" car won't just be more fun to actually drive, it will also go more unnoticed by radar guns and won't be as expensive to insure. It's a win-win all around.
Is a new 2013 Black Camaro a good first car for a 16 year old?!?
Everyone wants a new car, even I almost bought a Camaro for my first car. But, trust me, you don't want your new car get "kissed" by others just because you don't have enough experience. And Camaro has big engine, low mpg, unless you get paid like 1000 dollars a month or you probably end up selling your sweet first car because you don't have money to pay your car's maintenence. Try to get something more cheap and nice like a Dodge Dart, it is more cheaper, and it's 1.4L multiair TURBO engine made by Alfa Romeo. It also gives you like 29/39 mpg or even higher. And it also have a smaller gas tank and the body is smaller, you can easily park your car. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT THING : IT IS NEW MODEL !
What are some good sports cars for a 16-year-old guy?
Let’s see. . . the chances of a new driver having an accident within the first year of driving are pretty high. The chances of a new male driver are higher than a female driver. The chances of a new male driver in a sports car are truly scary.When my daughters began driving, they inherited my old station wagon. That car was dented on all four corners and down the side! No bad accidents and no one was ever hurt, but the car was not a pretty sight. They would ask: “When can I have a new car?”. My answer: “When you buy it yourself.” They all have nice SUVs and families to chauffeur now, but there are still dents on the rear bumpers of their cars!!I taught at a high school where parents often bought new cars for their 16 year olds. One of my male students totaled his brand new sport coupe on his way to school one morning. His friend said he was not hurt, and don’t worry, his parents will buy him another new car.As a parent and grandparent I have to say there is no good sports car for a 16 year old guy. Better to drive a larger, safer car until you prove that you are not going to show off, speed and make stupid decisions (like texting) while driving. Car insurance rates are based on your age, student status, make and value of your car, for good reason.Save the sports car for your mid-life crisis!
What are some good first cars for a 16-year old?
You don't say what country you're in (though maybe the reference to 16 picks out America), but here's a UK answer. You want something small engined so that it is cheap to insure and tax, your kid is less likely to kill themselves in it and it's and cheap to purchase since its likely a young person will have minor dings etc. In the UK, I'd also go for a manual as that's what you would want to pass your test in so that you get a full licence (in the UK, if you pass in an auto you can only drive an auto). It is also harder to find cheap small engined cars in the UK that are also automatic.Popular first cars here are vauxhall corsa, Ford fiesta, Peugeot 206 etc. You would get a cheap one for around £1000 in pretty good condition, a 1 litre engine will be cheaper to insure etc.I get the impression most Americans would consider such a car too small though.
Is it good to buy a new car for my 18-year-old son to go to college?
Once again more information would be very helpful. The lack of driving experience alone would be reason enough to buy a used car. The insurance company would probably agree with me. However what kind of personality does your son have? Does he have lots of friends and like to party? If so, new car not a good idea short of some econobox. Is he the studious type, more interested in his GPA than hanging with the guys and girls? If so, a new car might work out very well for him. It really also depends how much money you want to be going through with insurance and car payments and possibly repairs on both sides. An older car may have minor repairs here and there. A newer car those body repairs may be covered by YOUR insurance if he has an accident from drinking. My firm belief is that kids should always have an older car in college. Call it character building. They want a good new car than they better take their college seriously so they can get a good job and buy their new car themselves.
Can a 16 year old making $800 a month afford a car that cost $24,000?
It better be an amazing car! For a first car at 16, that's kind of crazy to be spending that kind of money. I would recommend a car half or a third of the price as it allows you to get a decent car and have money left over to spend on yourself. I bought a $8,000 car and I am glad as I can afford to go on trips and hang out with my friends. Maybe look for a used car, you will be happy when you see all the money you can save. When you graduate, the more money you have saved the better. Buy a cheaper car, drive it for a few years, and then buy the nice car that you really want!
Good first car for a 16 year old boy?
Honda Civic or Scion Tc. Perfect cars.