Which car do you reccomend for a 1st time driver?

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Which car do you reccomend for a 1st time driver?

Postby jankom » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:20 pm

Ok I am 19 and still really afraid of driving. I want a car that will be dependable and not have too many problems. Which out of these three cars is better or if you may be able to reccomend a different one.

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Postby Thom70 » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:20 pm

1 year ago
Nissan Sentra 95
Nissan Altima 95
Honda Accord 94
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Postby ia2lyte » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:20 pm

1 year ago
The Honda a friend is selling for $4000 but we think we can get it down to $3000 it is so much because it is REALLY fixed up body kit and everything new paint costly alarm, stereo, etc. But like you said I may wreck it..

The Nissan Sentra someones selling for $1500 but I have not seen it still or know the milage.

The Nissan Altima is a car my mother in law gave to us before my husband lost his license so now she's but its really fucked up dents, rust, bad a/c, bad engine, ciggarate burns in the seats, food stains on the floor.. could cost a lot to fix it

What you guys think?
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Postby Marcello » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:20 pm

get the cheapest one. that way when you run into things you wont be totally sad

once you get the hang of driving, have some years under your belt, upgrade to a nice car
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Postby Brett » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:20 pm

I could start with a dodgem,like you get at the funfair.
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Postby Axures » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:20 pm

Honda
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Postby Gavin K. » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:20 pm

Altima
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Postby EMT » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:21 pm

the Honda
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Postby Mohawk » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:21 pm

The 94 Honda, your insurance and cost of the car will be lower. majority of people wreck their 1st car as opposed to any other car they own so I would not get something too costly.
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Postby it2gambl » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:21 pm

an older vw is great on gas, easy to learn to drive, and with the gas prices it's cost efficient, plus they're a great little car with little maintenance
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Postby Auspuh » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:21 pm

You are 19? Oh, nice age.

Take my tell purchase a used car and run it 1st till you're 25. By that time you'll have, a great job, saved enough to purchase a new car.

A used car? purchase Honda Civic. It runs and runs without problem.
Or a Mazda 323. They both are dependable and easy on gas. You shouldn't have to use up any more than $7000 for these cars after permit, taxes and insurance. That will most likely cost about $80 or $90 a month. for five years.

Why used car? at 19, statistically speaking you're probably to bang them up accidents, silly.. more than any other age group. If you have a fender bender on a new car you'll be so upset for months.

After you reach 25 based on what you may be able to pay for, you may be able to go for the best.
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Postby Mercho » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:21 pm

the accord mate.
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Postby hote2newne » Mon Sep 24, 2007 6:21 pm

I could say a civic or accord.
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