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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agreed with the "solid and slow" comment.  Something like an older Town Car would be ideal--it isn't "cool," it won't go fast, it is heavy and stable, and it has plenty of metal  on the exterior to protect the occupants.  They also tend to be unpopular on the used market and, thus, relatively inexpensive.

But, really, any mid-size or full-size sedan that has been well-maintained is probably fine.  Don't get an SUV or minivan (they are built to lower safety standards than cars and also have a high center of gravity and are likely to tip or roll over).  Don't get anything that will go fast.  My own opinion is that Jettas and Civics are both fine cars, but that a larger car is preferable in this case.

Whatever you get, make sure that it has good tires and brakes and have a trusted mechanic check it out before you buy it.[/quote]

Lots of bad advice here.  A steel hulk will not protect a passenger better than a modern vehicle with multiple airbags, crumble zones and all the other features in newer cars.  The Town Car may be heavy and stable, but it would not be a good car for a beginner driver.  Not to mention that it would be really difficult to park in many places.  Ever seen how small the parking spaces are in a typical high school parking lot?

You are also mixing up SUVs and minivans.  SUVs are usually built on a truck chassis, but minivans are usually built on a car chassis.  The design and safety standards between the two are drastically different.  Putting them in the same category isn't even close.

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