Vincent's Auto Reviews Top 10 Picks: Top 10 Used Car Picks for the New Driver

Vincent’s Auto Reviews Top 10 Picks: Top 10 Used Car Picks for The New Driver:

10.) 2008-2011 Ford Focus- $9,000-$14,000: The 2008-2011 Ford Focus features a cool exterior design with an even cooler interior design, plenty of technology features, including the Microsoft SYNC System and SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and is available in both Coupe and Sedan styles.

9.) 2002-2006 Nissan Altima- $4,500-$14,500: The 2002-2006 Nissan Altima is a safe midsized sedan for the new driver. Featuring an optional Bose premium sound system, I4 or V6 power trains, automatic or manual transmissions, and great reliability, the Altima certainly isn’t your standard midsized sedan.

8.) 1996-2000 Honda Civic: $2,500-$6,000: The 1996-2000 Honda Civic is an economical and reliable vehicle for the new driver. With great reliability, great fuel economy, and a comfortable ride, there’s no reason to wonder why the Civic is popular with new drivers everywhere.

7.) 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee: $2,500-$6,000: The 1997-2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ is one nice machine. With excellent reliability from its I4 or I6 power trains, excellent customizability options, and two or four-door styles available in both two and four-wheel-drive, the Cherokee XJ is definitely an awesome vehicle that is fun-to-drive for the new driver.

6.) 2006.5-2010 Hyundai Sonata: $9,500-$14,500: The 2006.5-2010 Hyundai Sonata is a great car for a new driver. With either I4 or V6 power, a ten-year, 100,000-mile power train limited warranty, automatic (or manual) transmission choices, and three models to choose from, the Sonata is a reliable and economical midsized sedan for the new driver.

5.) 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser: $3,500-$15,500: The 2001-2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser is a retro-inspired five-door wagon or two-door convertible that is sure to please the new driver. Reliable, fun-to-drive, and sure to get looks everywhere you take it, the PT Cruiser will be an economical and fun-to-drive car for the new driver.

6.) 2002-2006 Toyota Camry: $4,500-$12,500: The 2002-2006 Toyota Camry is a great vehicle for the new driver. After twenty years, 80% of Toyota Camry cars sold is still on the road today, which shows the Camry’s reliability. Plus, with I4 or V6 power, cloth or leather seating surfaces, and plenty of room, your college-aged kid will enjoy this car a lot.

5.) 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler/Unlimited: $3,500-$14,500: The 1997-2006 Jeep Wrangler/Unlimited is the vehicle of choice for the new driver. Featuring I4 or I6 power, two wheelbase lengths, automatic or manual transmission choices, soft or hard tops, four-wheel-drive, and plenty of customizability options, the Jeep Wrangler and Unlimited are great vehicles, not to mention fun-to-drive vehicles, for the new driver.

4.) 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee: $2,500-$7,000: The 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ is safe, has plenty of room, offers reliable I6 or V8 engines, and rear or four-wheel-drive. Your college-aged kid will love to drive this Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) to college.

3.) 1998-2010 Volkswagen New Beetle: $3,500-$17,000: Ah, the 1998-2010 Volkswagen New Beetle. Available with turbocharged diesel, regular gasoline, or turbocharged gasoline engines, coupe or convertible styles, and a blast to drive, the New Beetle is one of the best vehicles for the new driver, not to mention fun-to-drive.

2.) 2001-2003 Toyota Prius Hybrid: $4,500-$7,500: If you’re able to locate one of this generation, the 2001-2003 Toyota Prius Hybrid is a great vehicle for new drivers with the claim to fame being fuel economy, thanks to a gasoline-electric hybrid power train and an automatic transmission. Your college-aged kid will love driving this economically-friendly vehicle.

1.) 2001-2006 Dodge Stratus: $3,500-$12,500: The 2001-2006 Dodge Stratus came in coupe and sedan body styles, which mean the new driver, will be able to locate the perfect Stratus for them. With I4 or V6 power (we recommend the V6 engine) and an automatic transmission, the Dodge Stratus (the coupe was based off the 2001-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse Coupes), the Stratus is a reliable and spacious car for the college-aged kid to drive.

-Vincent D. for Vincent’s Auto Reviews