5 Best Used Vehicles for Teenagers

Choosing the right car for a teenager can be a difficult task.  Most parents try to stay within a budget without compromising vehicle safety. The five used cars below are reliable cars that your teen will like and will not break your bank.

2008 Chevy Malibu  

The Chevy Malibu is a great sedan that is a good and reliable car for teenagers. This car has a 169 horsepower, 2.4 liter four-cylinder with four-speed automatic transmission. The Malibu has smooth, excellent driving dynamics. It is also affordable. The price of the 2008 Chevy Malibu can range from $5,237 to $10,850, depending on mileeage and condition of the vehicle.

2009 Mazda 6
If your teenager is looking for a sporty vehicle, look no further. The 2009 Mazda 6 has smooth transmissions and a roomy cabin. The sports car has a 3.7-liter V6 engine with 272 horsepower at 6250 rpm. Consumer Report has given excellent ratings to this vehicle for reliability and government crash tests.  The price of a 2009 Mazda 6 is anywhere from $5,000 to $12,400.

2009 Ford Focus
The Ford Focus gets 24 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. The 2009 Ford Focus scored above average on safety.

Some of its safety features are:

• Driver, passenger, side, side head air bags
• 4-wheel automatic braking system
• Electronic stability control
• Traction control

A 2009 Ford Focus that has around 72,000 miles, with overall good condition, is available, on average, for $7,000.

2010 Toyota Corolla
This vehicle is fuel efficient and would be a great fit for any teenager.  It gets an estimated 27 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway and has a 1.8 liter 1-4 cylinder engine. The Corolla is safe and affordable for any teenager. Other reasons the Corolla is good choice for teens is that it is inexpensive to buy, inexpensive to insure, and inexpensive to drive. 2010 Toyota Corolla can be purchased for $5,100-$12,000, depending on mileage and overall vehicle condition.

2004 Ford Ranger
The Ford Ranger is a single-cab truck. Since only one other passenger can fit in the vehicle, your teenager will be less distracted.  The body of the truck is very durable and it has four-wheel drive, which makes it a reliable vehicle in winter weather.  The pickup truck is also helpful for the move to college.  The 2004 Ranger is valued under $10,000, which is a very affordable price.

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Car Shoppers Don’t Focus on Rock-Bottom Price

By: Edmunds

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — About 20% of car shoppers consider themselves “extreme price grinders” who will take as much time as they can to get the lowest possible price on a new or used car, according to a new report released by Edmunds.com.

In fact, according to Edmunds.com officials said, a clear majority of car shoppers (64%) value the importance of saving both money and time in the shopping process.

“These findings dispel the myth that car shoppers will do whatever it takes to pay a rock-bottom price,” said Edmunds.com President Seth Berkowitz. “The feedback we’ve received from shoppers is clear: They’re more than willing to limit their efforts to haggle if they can get a fair deal without the difficulty and stress of long negotiations.”

The balance of time vs. money is just one of the interesting findings of the 2014 Car Shopping Trends Report, which was released this week by Edmunds.com. The report is based on a survey of 500 in-market and recent new- and used-car shoppers from across the United States.

According to the study, 66% of shoppers said that they are likely to request guaranteed upfront pricing on a new car, and 82%of shoppers said they prefer to have a price guarantee on a VIN-specific new car as opposed to a vehicle configuration that may or may not be on the dealer’s lot.

When it comes to mobile, 100% of smartphone owners surveyed say they used their device to perform some sort of car-shopping activity, typically for vehicle and pricing info. During the shopping process, shoppers will, on average, visit two dealers and take two test drives — although only 58% of respondents said they test-drove a vehicle before they made their most recent purchase. Additionally, 83% of car shoppers said that they come away very or somewhat satisfied with their dealership experience.

Source: bit.ly/1wfkULD

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