What’s the best car?

Question

My parents are still trying to figure out what car to get me. I turn 16 soon. I’ve been feeling insecure because all the teens at my school drive Mercedes. They’re older models tho, my mother said their parents are stupid because the cost is too expensive and they don’t last forever. My mother said I can get a 2021 or a 2020 car but it has to be either Honda, Toyota, or Nissan because they last the longest. And she wants to me to be safe too, she even said she might get us both a Tesla to drive because they’re safe. But she doesn’t know for sure.

Answer 1

ChrisMaster69

Guru

Personally you need a car that is reliable, easy to drive without lots of distracting tech.
nothing over 140bhp, ideally less.
a manual would be great.
something that is quite old and you can scratch and dent.

you are now going to learn to drive, you passed a test that allows you to learn how to drive.

driving is an amazing thing.

you will make really stupid mistakes, scratch doors, bump stuff, so never buy new or even a couple years old

Asker

2 mo
What do you suggest?
ChrisMaster69

2 mo
A VW golf.

Small size, good engines, reliable, still has kudos
Asker

2 mo
Yea my mom said no Volkswagens.
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ChrisMaster69

2 mo
Lol why lmao
Asker

2 mo
She think they’re ugly 💀. She said either Toyota, Honda or Nissan. 2020 or 2021 models
ChrisMaster69

2 mo
Hmm a Golf GTI or a Toyota l.. 😂

Anyhow older car reliable is what you want and cheap to fix, you need to pay for your own repairs
Asker

2 mo
Are mazadas good cars to invest in? Sorry i don’t mean to be slow.
ChrisMaster69

2 mo
Nah it’s fine.

Don’t think about investing in your first car.

Your 2nd car is likely the main one.

You will always Remember your first car
Asker

2 mo
Ok thanks!!!
ChrisMaster69

2 mo
No problem

Mazda
Toyota
Nissan e

Etc all do decent cars, but getting an older reliable one is always the fun gamble
Get it from some place decent thst you trustvor is recommended

Answer 2

Asker

What do you suggest?

Answer 3

ChrisMaster69

A VW golf.

Small size, good engines, reliable, still has kudos

Answer 4

Asker

Yea my mom said no Volkswagens.

Answer 5

ChrisMaster69

Lol why lmao

Answer 6

Asker

She think they’re ugly 💀. She said either Toyota, Honda or Nissan. 2020 or 2021 models

Answer 7

ChrisMaster69

Hmm a Golf GTI or a Toyota l.. 😂

Anyhow older car reliable is what you want and cheap to fix, you need to pay for your own repairs

Answer 8

Asker

Are mazadas good cars to invest in? Sorry i don’t mean to be slow.

Answer 9

ChrisMaster69

Nah it’s fine.

Don’t think about investing in your first car.

Your 2nd car is likely the main one.

You will always Remember your first car

Answer 10

Asker

Ok thanks!!!

Answer 11

ChrisMaster69

No problem

Mazda
Toyota
Nissan e

Etc all do decent cars, but getting an older reliable one is always the fun gamble
Get it from some place decent thst you trustvor is recommended

Answer 12

BarryLiverstone

Xper 7

Statistically you are likely to get into an accident, get a ticket, or somehow damage it. That’s why insurance is so much. So my advice is get a preowned Honda (or the other dealers mentioned ) And invest the difference between the cost and a new Tesla

BarryLiverstone

2 mo
Quick Google search says the lowest cost Tesla out the door is ~ $40,000. You can get a preowned Honda for ~$15,000. Get that and invest $25,000
Asker

2 mo
I believe my mom bought a stock from Tesla. Yes my mother said the same about the insurance going up.
BarryLiverstone

2 mo
Tesla is a bad investment today so hopefully she bought it a while ago. Still there is a behavioral reason many 16 year olds get used cars.
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Asker

2 mo
So after I invest what do I do afterwards?
Asker

2 mo
Would the Toyota RAV4 be good? Ik it isn’t old or used. But my mom thinks it’s safe
BarryLiverstone

2 mo
Drive your Honda and take care of of it. Also don’t invest on your own, use a financial advisor
BarryLiverstone

2 mo
She’s asking for your input but really she needs to guide the conversation
Asker

2 mo
Wow thanks for telling me this! How did you figure all this out? If you don’t mind me asking.
BarryLiverstone

2 mo
As I said I googled the price of a Tesla. Also recently my brother purchased a used Honda
Asker

2 mo
I hope u don’t think I’m dumb. But are new cars good investments too?
BarryLiverstone

2 mo
And my college roommate wanted to be an actuary, the insurance pros who assess risk so he told me about teenage drivers
BarryLiverstone

2 mo
New cars depreciate the moment you drive them off the lot. However for most adults over 25 they are ok to purchase as they often come with better warranties
BarryLiverstone

2 mo
No I don’t think you are dumb at all, you are just new to all this
Asker

2 mo
Wow you really just taught me a lot today! Thanks!!
BarryLiverstone

2 mo
Hope it helps. You are welcome, happy to help anytime

Answer 13

BarryLiverstone

Quick Google search says the lowest cost Tesla out the door is ~ $40,000. You can get a preowned Honda for ~$15,000. Get that and invest $25,000

Answer 14

Asker

I believe my mom bought a stock from Tesla. Yes my mother said the same about the insurance going up.

Answer 15

BarryLiverstone

Tesla is a bad investment today so hopefully she bought it a while ago. Still there is a behavioral reason many 16 year olds get used cars.

Answer 16

Asker

So after I invest what do I do afterwards?

Answer 17

Asker

Would the Toyota RAV4 be good? Ik it isn’t old or used. But my mom thinks it’s safe

Answer 18

BarryLiverstone

Drive your Honda and take care of of it. Also don’t invest on your own, use a financial advisor

Answer 19

BarryLiverstone

She’s asking for your input but really she needs to guide the conversation

Answer 20

Asker

Wow thanks for telling me this! How did you figure all this out? If you don’t mind me asking.

Answer 21

BarryLiverstone

As I said I googled the price of a Tesla. Also recently my brother purchased a used Honda

Answer 22

Asker

I hope u don’t think I’m dumb. But are new cars good investments too?

Answer 23

BarryLiverstone

And my college roommate wanted to be an actuary, the insurance pros who assess risk so he told me about teenage drivers

Answer 24

BarryLiverstone

New cars depreciate the moment you drive them off the lot. However for most adults over 25 they are ok to purchase as they often come with better warranties

Answer 25

BarryLiverstone

No I don’t think you are dumb at all, you are just new to all this

Answer 26

Asker

Wow you really just taught me a lot today! Thanks!!

Answer 27

BarryLiverstone

Hope it helps. You are welcome, happy to help anytime

Answer 28

leafygreen

Yoda

Get a Honda. They are great cars. If you take care of them, they will go forever

Answer 29

jshm2

Guru

Get a Hyundai instead.

Better build quality than Honda and Toyota, and better interior than Nissan. Plus, longer warranty and not too expensive on petrol. Tesla's are shit and worse for car fires and accidents. Plus full electrics don't work well in very cold weather.

Also, Hyundai is good for a first car as it's easy to drive and maintain. Even a kid could do it.

Answer 30

Xavier16

Xper 6

Wtf don't be insecure about any of the cars she has mentioned especially if it is a Tesla. Trust me I don't have a nice car and people and friends at my school dont really care l. They just find it cool that I drive.

KralArthur

2 mo
Where the hell do you all live? We are in poverty in Turkey man!!
Asker

2 mo
Awww thanks :)

Answer 31

KralArthur

Where the hell do you all live? We are in poverty in Turkey man!!

Answer 32

Asker

Awww thanks :)

Answer 33

Tyrael

Yoda

Fucking hell. I bought my first car at 18 and it was older than me! Be grateful you're getting anything and take whatever is on offer I say.

Asker

2 mo
Oh I am grateful! I just felt left out because everyone was driving a Mercedes 😔
Tyrael

2 mo
That's ridiculous honestly. It's like being upset because you can't wear the same brand of clothing everyone else is into, it's a pointless thing that affects nothing.

You want something newer, reliable and economic. That will make it cheaper to run, cheaper to insure and it'll last longer.
Asker

2 mo
I do want something reliable! Ok, what do you suggest?
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Tyrael

2 mo
If you're looking for something bigger and robust I'd suggest maybe a Toyota Hilux? No need for it to brand new, cause you'll probably put a few dents in it.
Asker

2 mo
Ohhh ok thanks.

Answer 34

Asker

Oh I am grateful! I just felt left out because everyone was driving a Mercedes 😔

Answer 35

Tyrael

That's ridiculous honestly. It's like being upset because you can't wear the same brand of clothing everyone else is into, it's a pointless thing that affects nothing.

You want something newer, reliable and economic. That will make it cheaper to run, cheaper to insure and it'll last longer.

Answer 36

Asker

I do want something reliable! Ok, what do you suggest?

Answer 37

Tyrael

If you're looking for something bigger and robust I'd suggest maybe a Toyota Hilux? No need for it to brand new, cause you'll probably put a few dents in it.

Answer 38

Asker

Ohhh ok thanks.

Answer 39

Ripper_E

Master

Toyota or Nissan. Tesla is great is you can afford it.

Answer 40

jasco

Guru

one of the newer ones that have better safety measures on it

Answer 41

KralArthur

Xper 6

Wow... At 16 have a car... Where the hell do you live

Asker

2 mo
America
KralArthur

2 mo
Shit..

Answer 42

Asker

America

Answer 43

KralArthur

Shit..

Answer 44

Anonymous

Get a Toyota supra

Asker

2 mo
Something along the suv side.

Answer 45

Asker

Something along the suv side.

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