looking for a safe and affordable first car for my teen. any recommendations for cars under $20k with good safety ratings?
we got a 2014 toyota highlander for our teen. it’s super reliable and has a 5-star safety rating. definitely recommend looking at highlanders!
Lennon said:
we got a 2014 toyota highlander for our teen. it’s super reliable and has a 5-star safety rating. definitely recommend looking at highlanders!
highlanders are great, especially with the lower insurance rates. it’s on the pricier end but worth it for the peace of mind.
my teen has a honda civic from around 2013. great on gas, affordable, and has good safety ratings. you can get one for under $10k if you don’t mind an older model.
Devin said:
my teen has a honda civic from around 2013. great on gas, affordable, and has good safety ratings. you can get one for under $10k if you don’t mind an older model.
we have a civic too, love it! it’s really affordable to insure and has a solid safety score.
consider the subaru crosstrek – 2018 model or newer. subaru is known for safety, and crosstreks are pretty affordable to maintain.
Phoenix said:
consider the subaru crosstrek – 2018 model or newer. subaru is known for safety, and crosstreks are pretty affordable to maintain.
yes! subarus are great for teens. plus, crosstreks are small enough for city driving but also do well in rougher weather.
we went with a mazda cx-5 for around $12k. awesome car for teens, lots of space, and a 5-star rating. models from 2014 and up are solid.
Brigham said:
we went with a mazda cx-5 for around $12k. awesome car for teens, lots of space, and a 5-star rating. models from 2014 and up are solid.
mazdas are underrated! the cx-5 has great handling and is pretty cheap on gas too.
thanks for all the recommendations! seems like there are a lot of good options in the $10k-$20k range.