Ten smart vehicles for teens
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Ten smart vehicles for teens
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Forbes posted a list of ten smart vehicles for teens.
1. 2004 Honda Civic Coupe
2. 2004 Mini Cooper Coupe
3. 2004 Subaru Imprezza Wagon
4. 2004 Toyota Corolla Sedan
5. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
6. 2004 Honda Accord Coupe
7. 2004 Honda CR-V SUV
8. 2004 Nissan XTerra SUV
9. 2001 Lexus IS300 Sedan
10. 2004 Volvo S40 Sedan
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Forbes posted a list of ten smart vehicles for teens.
1. 2004 Honda Civic Coupe
2. 2004 Mini Cooper Coupe
3. 2004 Subaru Imprezza Wagon
4. 2004 Toyota Corolla Sedan
5. 2004 Volkswagen Jetta Sedan
6. 2004 Honda Accord Coupe
7. 2004 Honda CR-V SUV
8. 2004 Nissan XTerra SUV
9. 2001 Lexus IS300 Sedan
10. 2004 Volvo S40 Sedan
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Rep Power: 322 "Forbes.com rates the cars in terms of safety and affordabilty"
They're supposed to be vehicles that are safe and affordable for parents to give to their teenage children.
They're supposed to be vehicles that are safe and affordable for parents to give to their teenage children.
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Rep Power: 0 i wish my dad would have bought me a brand new subaru impreza......a civic was my last choice, i wanted a wrx, rsx, prelude, integra, or civic, in that order
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Rep Power: 357 Originally posted by cryption
and the IS300 is a bit expensive for teens ... wich is generally the first car. Man i wish my first car was an IS300
and the IS300 is a bit expensive for teens ... wich is generally the first car. Man i wish my first car was an IS300
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Rep Power: 267 man....what kind of 'teen' can afford any 2004 model???
I'd personally be embarrased if I had to drive around in a luxury vehicle that my parents bought me...
come to think about it...I would never buy a luxury car for myself either even if i could afford it.
I'd personally be embarrased if I had to drive around in a luxury vehicle that my parents bought me...
come to think about it...I would never buy a luxury car for myself either even if i could afford it.
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Rep Power: 0 Im 16 and i got a 2004 civic coupe Lx, dealer wanted 19g with tax and everything, i talked him down to 16g. Saved me some money 
. I have a friend in school who drives an escalade... thats how rich his damn family is
. I have a friend in school who drives an escalade... thats how rich his damn family is
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Rep Power: 270 your 16...last time i checked you have to be an adult to buy the car. if i were a salesman, i dont think i would be paying to much attention to a 16 yr old
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Rep Power: 0 These are all cars which a teenager cannot afford (without help of parents anyway) ... some more realistic cars, and I think better choices for a teenager, would be:
'92+ Honda Prelude
'94+ Acura Integra
'90+ Nissan 240sx
'90+ Nissan 300zx
'90+ Toyota Celica
'91+ Toyota MR2
'86+ Toyota Supra
These cars are sporty, reliable and somewhat economical at the same time.. not to mention a fraction of the price of those brand new cars listed above. In my opinion, thats Perfect for a teenager.
I'm 17 right now and saving up for my first car.. my parents definatly will not buy me my own car.. at most maybe throw in 3 or 4 thousand. My top choices are a 93+ Prelude SRV or a 94+ Integra GSR.
'92+ Honda Prelude
'94+ Acura Integra
'90+ Nissan 240sx
'90+ Nissan 300zx
'90+ Toyota Celica
'91+ Toyota MR2
'86+ Toyota Supra
These cars are sporty, reliable and somewhat economical at the same time.. not to mention a fraction of the price of those brand new cars listed above. In my opinion, thats Perfect for a teenager.
I'm 17 right now and saving up for my first car.. my parents definatly will not buy me my own car.. at most maybe throw in 3 or 4 thousand. My top choices are a 93+ Prelude SRV or a 94+ Integra GSR.
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Rep Power: 270 no so they can learn, not go out and fvck around in these cars and hurt others. just because you have a drivers license doesnt mean you know everything. it takes time and experience thats all. i just think you should start easy when your a new driver.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by kyle4583
your 16...last time i checked you have to be an adult to buy the car. if i were a salesman, i dont think i would be paying to much attention to a 16 yr old
your 16...last time i checked you have to be an adult to buy the car. if i were a salesman, i dont think i would be paying to much attention to a 16 yr old
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Rep Power: 0 anything's possible, I wouldn't start stereotyping now, but I always think smaller slower cars are better for younger ppl cause that way they don't drive around like buffalos in big trucks or vans or suvs. I've seen too many of those
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by kyle4583
no so they can learn, not go out and fvck around in these cars and hurt others. just because you have a drivers license doesnt mean you know everything. it takes time and experience thats all. i just think you should start easy when your a new driver.
no so they can learn, not go out and fvck around in these cars and hurt others. just because you have a drivers license doesnt mean you know everything. it takes time and experience thats all. i just think you should start easy when your a new driver.
Seriously, I'm glad I didn't have a fast car as my first, I could have gotten into trouble 
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by importuner86
1 of my friends at school just got an IS300. BTW notice those cars arnt domestic...tells you something
1 of my friends at school just got an IS300. BTW notice those cars arnt domestic...tells you something
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Rep Power: 0 Your not that experienced until you have had at least one close call. Im talking about handling unexpected situations.
Sorry but I dont think that I have met any 16 yo drivers that I would call "experienced". I have 8 years on you and I still encounter things now and then that make me think, or adjust how I approach certain situations.
Anyhow good for you in talking down the salesman.
Sorry but I dont think that I have met any 16 yo drivers that I would call "experienced". I have 8 years on you and I still encounter things now and then that make me think, or adjust how I approach certain situations.
Anyhow good for you in talking down the salesman.
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Rep Power: 270 Originally posted by civicmorph
anything's possible, I wouldn't start stereotyping now, but I always think smaller slower cars are better for younger ppl cause that way they don't drive around like buffalos in big trucks or vans or suvs. I've seen too many of those
anything's possible, I wouldn't start stereotyping now, but I always think smaller slower cars are better for younger ppl cause that way they don't drive around like buffalos in big trucks or vans or suvs. I've seen too many of those
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by AzNDrivn
Im 16 and i got a 2004 civic coupe Lx, dealer wanted 19g with tax and everything, i talked him down to 16g. Saved me some money. I have a friend in school who drives an escalade... thats how rich his damn family is
Im 16 and i got a 2004 civic coupe Lx, dealer wanted 19g with tax and everything, i talked him down to 16g. Saved me some money
. I have a friend in school who drives an escalade... thats how rich his damn family is No one pays MSRP, you should expect to pay $500 over invoice AT MOST, or maybe $200 over invoice at the higher volume dealers. We walked out paying $17,1xx I believe for our 2004 EX coupe, and that's in New Jersey after 6% sales tax.
Of course cars that are in high demand and short supply may be even over MSRP as a general rule, but I can't believe I just read that a dealer wanted nearly $20,000 for an LX even with taxes, tags, fees etc. Wow.
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Rep Power: 0 My first car was a 1994 Camaro Z28 with 275 HP stock. Luckily I'm not like those idiots that just get out there and hit the pedal. I knew everything about the car before I got it, and learned how to drive it slowly. Over a course of 2 years I learned how to drive something that fast before I even considered flooring it (although I did hit the pedal a couple times ) That's the way to do it though, learn slow, don't rush it. Too bad that car was totaled on my way to Graduation!! (Not my fault BTW)
) That's the way to do it though, learn slow, don't rush it. Too bad that car was totaled on my way to Graduation!! (Not my fault BTW) 
