Safest new(er)/used cars for new teen driver?
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Anonymous
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We will be getting a 3rd car soon and see that more recent models have great safety features.
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Anonymous
| Tesla |
Anonymous
| look at iihs.org |
Anonymous
All cars manufactured in the last ten years have the same basic safety features - airbags and antilock brakes. What else do you think you need? |
Anonymous
Presumably lower insurance rates. |
Anonymous
I think there are other considerations. Like small cars -- do they have structural reinforcement and side airbags? Those were reasons we chose Honda Fit over other cars. Granted it's 2009, maybe they all do side airbags now, but I thought the reinforcement was important for a small car w/ so many suvs on the road. |
Anonymous
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Buy an iihs too safety pick. I personally like Subaru with eyesight. Great all wheel drive, legendary even. |
Anonymous
| *top safety pick |
Anonymous
| Honda Civic is reasonably priced, decent milage, good safety stuff, roomy and it's easy to park - our teens love it (2013 model - we got it at CarMax. |
Anonymous
| Toyota Corolla. It has all the newest whiz-bang safety features, even at the lowest trim level. (Most brands only offer some of them at higher trim levels or as options.). The engine is sufficient but not overpowered. Low maintenance and not too expensive to insure or repair. Plus Consumer Reports gives it top rankings, and it's affordable. |
Anonymous
| We bought a Subaru (not for a teen) because of its crash test performance. I also think a backup camera is really important. Yes I can drive without one but they help so much. |
Anonymous
The blindside spot checker, not sure what it is called? To help with lane changes on highways (Beltway and 3-lane roads) |
Anonymous
Civics are more expensive to insure. It’s the number one most stolen vehicle, even late models. |
Anonymous
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Where do you live? That makes a difference.
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Anonymous
We have a 2018 Subaru. Love it. |