$29,000 for a used car for a teen. GTFO.

I guess you have college fully funded?

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Anonymous wrote:Get a new car for that money. CX-30.
Teen driver will be hard on tires and needs a wide car.

Np, but reading with interest because also considering a car for my teen driver (but 10k less). Curious about the comment about a wide car? I’m intentionally looking for a smaller car, thinking it will be easier and forgiving for my kid to maneuver and park. Is that a bad idea?

Yes, get the biggest car you can. Bigger is safer.

Spending 30k on a car for a teen is crazy unless you have money to throw away.

Anonymous wrote:Get a new car for that money. CX-30.
Teen driver will be hard on tires and needs a wide car.

Np, but reading with interest because also considering a car for my teen driver (but 10k less). Curious about the comment about a wide car? I’m intentionally looking for a smaller car, thinking it will be easier and forgiving for my kid to maneuver and park. Is that a bad idea?

Anonymous wrote:Get a new car for that money. CX-30.
Teen driver will be hard on tires and needs a wide car.

This. Don’t buy some old car that’s been in accidents.

Get a new car for that money. CX-30.
Teen driver will be hard on tires and needs a wide car.

Anonymous wrote:If this is the same make/model/year then I would expect car 1 to be 3-5k cheaper on the account of the accident and higher mileage. If not the same, it is hard to compare without additional info.

same year, make and model

What’s the return policy on these cars?

Used cars are so different from each other and price is very much up to demand and condition.

"presumably repaired."

Go for 2.

Only a 6% price bump for a car with 2 fewer accidents and 16k fewer miles seems reasonable. But also really depends on brand, model, trim, engine, etc.

My 17 year old would probably lose count before completing a list of her classmates who've already been in fender benders, fwiw.

If this is the same make/model/year then I would expect car 1 to be 3-5k cheaper on the account of the accident and higher mileage. If not the same, it is hard to compare without additional info.

What are the makes and models?

Get the lower mileage one that wasn’t wrecked. Be aware that since it is being shipped you’ll have to have it locally inspected. You might want to try for a guarantee it will pass.

I'm considering two certified used cars for my teenager and could use your advice:

Car 1: Priced at $29,000, with two Carfax events from 2022 indicating damage and an accident, presumably repaired. It also has 16,000 more miles than Car 2.
Car 2: Costs $30,000, has a clean history, but would cost an additional $700 to ship.
Both cars are out of the manufacturer's warranty but covered by the certified program. I plan to have both cars inspected and driven by a mechanic before making a decision. I'm inclined to try negotiating down on both, but I feel that Car 1 could potentially be negotiated down more aggressively due to its history and higher mileage.

Given that this car is for a teen who might add their own wear and tear, do you think it's worth trying for a lower price on Car 1, or should I opt for the peace of mind with Car 2 despite the higher cost?