One great solution is to look at cars that are used, which could frequently be had for a fraction of the price of new versions. We came up with 15 used cars we believe are the best for the young car buyer on a budget.
To make our record, we focused on automobiles which are on the market today for under $15,000. We looked for ones that are reliable, fun to drive, comfortable, appealing, economical, practical, and first and foremost, secure.
For security, we checked the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) average front overlap crash test ratings for the cars we picked.
Rates are based on present prices on Autotrader.com and reflect the lowest price we believe an adequate example may cost.
1998-2004 Toyota Tacoma
Starting price: $5,900 and up IIHS crash test rating: Acceptable Why buy itToyota's Tacoma pickup creates our list as the only representative of this pickup section. The Tacoma offers rocky off-road capacity along with Toyota's strong build quality. The truck's available four -and - six-cylinder powerplants provide good functionality, but some may find them to be a bidding thirsty when it comes to petrol.
2001-present Honda Civic
Starting price: $5,000 and up IIHS crash test rating: Good Why buy itThe Honda Civic is bulletproof. If properly maintained, the car can go for over 250,000 miles with no issues. As one of the most well-known cars on earth, spares are easy to find and repairs are relatively affordable. Being popular means that there is large aftermarket service for your auto, so kids can customize a Civic for their liking for not much money. Also, the sporty and practical Si hatchback from the early 2000s is now available for under $10,000. And because it was only available with a manual gearbox, it teaches a fantastic lesson.
2005-2012 Acura RL
Starting price: $14,500 and upward IIHS crash test evaluation: Great Why buy itThe Acura RL has been Honda's flagship model and is the most expensive car on the list. When fresh, the RL retailed for about $50,000, but used examples can be found for much less. As Honda's flagship, the company unloaded its technological goody bag for the RL. Top of the line models include onboard navigation, a premium audio system, active sound cancellation, a ceramic drive-shaft, handmade walnut wood beams, plus a slew of modern security features. The Rl's innovative "super handling" all-wheel-drive system and strong 300 horsepower V-6 gives the car a really superior driving experience.
2004.5-2012 Volvo S40
Starting price: $7,900 and upward IIHS crash test evaluation: Good Why buy it: Introduced in mid 2004 as a "2004.5" version, the next generation S40 sedan is Volvo's take on a tiny, stylish, and sporty sedan. As expected with any Volvo, the S40 is equipped with a slew of safety features. Power for the S40 comes in Volvo's venerable inline five-cylinder. The base variant pumps out a decent 168 horsepower, while sportier turbocharged variations produces as much as 227 ponies.
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