Ford For many young people and their parents, purchasing a first car is a major step.
1 good option is to look at cars that are used, which can frequently be had for a fraction of the price of brand-new versions.
We came up with 15 used automobiles we think are the best for the young car buyer on a budget.
To make our list, we focused on cars which are available on the market today for under $15,000. We looked for people who are dependable, fun to drive, comfortable, appealing, economical, practical, and most of all, safe.
For safety, we checked the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) average front overlap crash test ratings for the cars we picked.
Prices are based on present prices on Autotrader.com and reflect the lowest cost we think an adequate example may cost.