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Top New Cars For Teens
Getting parents and teenagers to agree on almost anything
can be a challenge sometimes, especially when it's something
as major as a new car purchase.
Attempting to bridge this great divide, the web sites
cars.com and DriversEd.com have collaborated on the
development of a list of the top new cars for teen drivers.
The list highlights this year's hottest new cars recommended
for teen drivers, based on a variety of criteria, including
safety, price, size and "fun factor."
"We kept in mind that many parents are more concerned about
safety, while their child is looking for style," said
cars.com senior editor Joe Wiesenfelder. "This list offers
new car choices in various body styles and a wide range of
prices likely to meet the needs of parents and teens."
"It's essential for teens to be involved in the car buying
decision, so that they both understand the responsibility of
the driving privilege and feel comfortable behind-the-wheel
of their car," added DriversEd.com founder Gary
Tsifrin.
Some of the top new car picks for teens, according to
cars.com and DriversEd.com, include:
* Mazda3 (Base MSRP $13,710) - Sporty and affordable, it has
a unique look that won't be confused with anything else on
the road. Choose the sedan or four-door hatchback.
* Honda Civic (Base MSRP $14,560) - The new model is roomier
than ever, with a cool, modern dashboard, excellent
performance in crash tests and good gas mileage. Treat it
right and you can drive it for 10 years or more.
* Scion tC (Base MSRP $16,300) - The tC feels rich for the
price. The 2.4-liter engine has guts galore, and the
backseat has room for your tallest passengers. It's made by
Toyota, so it should be reliable and inexpensive to own.
* Mini Cooper (Base MSRP $17,450) - The Cooper is built by
BMW, so it stops, goes and corners like its big brothers,
but with a much lower starting price. Even though it's
small, it's also full of airbags, and its safety history is
strong.
* Subaru Impreza (Base MSRP $18,295) - The Impreza is a good
all-around performer. All-wheel drive means you're prepared
for harsh weather. To be ready for anything, try the
higher-riding Outback Sport version. This car offers plenty
of choices: sedan or sport wagon, manual or automatic, and
quick or road-rocket versions.
* Mazda MX-5 (Miata) Convertible (Base MSRP $21,435) -
Although cars.com doesn't typically recommend sports cars
for teens, if you simply have to have one, this is the way
to go. If you don't mind just two seats and a small trunk,
the MX-5 isn't a bad deal at just over $20,000.
* Volvo S40 (Base MSRP $24,040) - If safety tops your list,
check out this car. Volvo's legendary safety has never been
so affordable. The S40 looks cool, and it has an
all-wheel-drive option.
For more advice about buying cars for teen drivers,
including information about used cars, sport utility
vehicles and pick-up trucks, visit cars.com or DriversEd.com.
(SPM Wire)
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