Need sugestions for a 16 yo girls first car - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

regal · 12-05-2013, 09:39 AM

First its got to be cheap. I live in a state where they do OBDII inspection so pre '96 is best. She wanted a Jeep Cherokee but most have been used and abused by other teenagers.

Main thing is cheap to buy and reliable. The only automatic I've owned in 25 years of driving was a police interceptor beater, so don't know which early 90's models besides those were reliable. Really whish she could learn to drive a stick.

What would be the cheapest/most common/ most reliable pre 96 car ?

sklimo · 12-05-2013, 09:45 AM

A tank

Andrew025 · 12-05-2013, 09:57 AM

Automatic civic

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regal · 12-05-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew025

Automatic civic

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Thanks old civics are good cars, didn't know they auto's were rugged. Should be able to be able to find a 4 door that hasn't been abused.

wrxgoose · 12-05-2013, 10:05 AM

volvo. one of them saved my cousin's life when she started driving. built like tanks, if you get the older ones

Noob4Life · 12-05-2013, 10:10 AM

Another vote on a 4dr civic. Can't really get any cheaper or more reliable.

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Muskokan · 12-05-2013, 10:17 AM

+1 for an old volvo.

guys at my work keep picking them up for winter, even in shitty ontario winters those things barely rust after 20 years. lots of weight over the wheels to get her going in the winter, and she could bounce it off snowbanks and you wouldnt even notice anything.

Sportsguy83 · 12-05-2013, 10:27 AM

Camry/Corolla/Echo/Tercel.

All bulletproof.

Civics are good too, but the Auto trannies can be suspect.

kanundrum · 12-05-2013, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wrxgoose

volvo. one of them saved my cousin's life when she started driving. built like tanks, if you get the older ones

Top gear haha. You want all of that hood protecting your kid! haha

Gary in NJ · 12-05-2013, 10:50 AM

Hey Regal, Been there...done that. I'd be more concerned with safe over cheap.

Cheap cars are prone to problems from the get-go...problems that will just eat cash. Sensors, brakes, tires, fuel pump, alternator, exhaust, starter, suspension parts...it always seems as though you're in a constant replacement cycle with a "cheap" car. Do you really want your daughter stranded somewhere?

I also see that you live in PA so driving in snow is in her future. I'd be looking for a car/suv with AWD. A ten year old Subaru, RAV4, Element or CR-V would serve both of you well.

Kimsey47 · 12-05-2013, 10:50 AM

I agree... If you're going pre '96 Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus is a good bet... Oh yeah or Subaru as the post above me stated; however, the gas mileage may suck.

YMAA · 12-05-2013, 11:04 AM

An Impreza or Legacy from a few years ago would be safe and (typically) reliable. The AWD coupled with Subaru's bulletproof reliability would be ideal for a teenager. My folks passed down their old Legacy (a 2000) to me for college and it made a fantastic first car.

And as mentioned before, I'd put reliability and safety over cost.

TheLaughingMan · 12-05-2013, 11:06 AM

I learned on a 96 civic, it was a good car.

However, not the best in the snow so if that's a concern go for an older impreza or something.

husker741 · 12-05-2013, 11:14 AM

Toyota 4Runner if she likes bigger, 4WD cars.

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regal Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S/Toyota Yaris Location: PA Posts: 1,438 Thanks: 21 Thanked 316 Times in 232 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Need sugestions for a 16 yo girls first car First its got to be cheap. I live in a state where they do OBDII inspection so pre '96 is best. She wanted a Jeep Cherokee but most have been used and abused by other teenagers. Main thing is cheap to buy and reliable. The only automatic I've owned in 25 years of driving was a police interceptor beater, so don't know which early 90's models besides those were reliable. Really whish she could learn to drive a stick. What would be the cheapest/most common/ most reliable pre 96 car ? __________________ 2013 FRS Argento Silver 6MT Mods: Clear fender side lights Tactrix ZA1JB01C 2014 Calib

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Andrew025 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Neptune GR86 Location: Portland Posts: 3,862 Thanks: 1,438 Thanked 3,505 Times in 1,806 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Automatic civic /thread __________________

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wrxgoose WUB WUB Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 Firestorm Location: Charlotte Posts: 2,788 Thanks: 313 Thanked 1,573 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 52 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	volvo. one of them saved my cousin's life when she started driving. built like tanks, if you get the older ones __________________ Build thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40850 no more blower power

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Noob4Life 86 Noob Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 596 Thanks: 153 Thanked 189 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Another vote on a 4dr civic. Can't really get any cheaper or more reliable. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk __________________

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Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hey Regal, Been there...done that. I'd be more concerned with safe over cheap. Cheap cars are prone to problems from the get-go...problems that will just eat cash. Sensors, brakes, tires, fuel pump, alternator, exhaust, starter, suspension parts...it always seems as though you're in a constant replacement cycle with a "cheap" car. Do you really want your daughter stranded somewhere? I also see that you live in PA so driving in snow is in her future. I'd be looking for a car/suv with AWD. A ten year old Subaru, RAV4, Element or CR-V would serve both of you well. __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

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Muskokan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: white Sport-tech Location: Ontario Posts: 676 Thanks: 204 Thanked 320 Times in 149 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	+1 for an old volvo. guys at my work keep picking them up for winter, even in shitty ontario winters those things barely rust after 20 years. lots of weight over the wheels to get her going in the winter, and she could bounce it off snowbanks and you wouldnt even notice anything.

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Kimsey47 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2016 STI DGM Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,875 Thanks: 1,189 Thanked 1,460 Times in 662 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I agree... If you're going pre '96 Honda/Acura or Toyota/Lexus is a good bet... Oh yeah or Subaru as the post above me stated; however, the gas mileage may suck. __________________ Subaru STI :

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husker741 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 3,272 Thanks: 1,278 Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,415 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Toyota 4Runner if she likes bigger, 4WD cars.

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