My daughter just got her learner's permit so it was time to look for a car for her. My son already has my 2000 Celica. We originally were looking for a $5000 car, but my wife wanted something that would last my daughter through college. She also wanted my daughter to learn on the car she would drive the most. We narrowed the search down to the Corolla and Mazda 3. We ended up buying her a 2016 Mazda 3 with 65,000 miles (ex-rental car). I wanted to get her one with a M/T but she has some issues with her left knee which required the purchase to be an A/T.
I know there are some who will not purchase a teenager a car and have them get one on their own. I have nothing but respect for that approach. However, in our situation that was not an option.
My question to all of you is what did you get your teenage son/daughter as their first car?
