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Good Cars for First Time Buyers

Harry Lloyd

Rookie drivers

If you are looking to buy a vehicle for the first time, or if you are looking for a first car for somebody else, there are some cars that help the transition into the driving world better than others. Reliability and safety are two very important factors for new drivers, and handling, technology and style are also pretty important. The best car deals are the ones that will get you what you need for a low price.

First time car buyers are usually younger people, and younger people are more inclined to take risks, and less inclined to repair and maintain their cars. That's why dependable and safe cars are very necessary. Young people generally cannot afford expensive new cars, so finding solid cheap used cars is almost always the best choice.

The standouts

Depending on what type of vehicle you are looking at, there are different standouts that have separated themselves from the crowd. Most people will probably check out small and mid size sedans because of their low cost, high gas mileage and high safety scores. They are overall the most common choice, but some mid size pickup trucks and crossover SUVs are solid choices as well.

With summer right around the corner, there will be tons of graduations and open houses. Many young people and first time drivers will be looking to get on the road, especially considering the major Memorial Day car sales 2012 will have. Here are some of the best cars for first time drivers, in no particular order:

• Toyota Corolla
• Toyota Camry
• Toyota Tacoma
• Honda Fit
• Honda Accord
• Honda Civic
• Ford Focus
• Ford Escape
• Ford F-150
• Chevy Cruze
• Mazda 3
• Hyundai Elantra
• Kia Rio

Toyota and Honda are, no surprise, two mainstays for starter cars. Almost any of their sedans are solid choices, but the Toyota Tacoma is probably the best pickup truck in terms of reliability, affordability, safety, and gas mileage. If you want more room and a bit bigger ride, the Ford Escape is worth a look as well.

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