A Good Car For A College Student?

Question

I am a college student who is looking for a new car. I have a job that requires me to travel (but never out of state) and I commute to school everyday. I am looking for something reliable, fuel efficient but not too flashy and I would like to spend between $14,000 - 18,000. I was looking at the Honda Civic, Nissan Versa so far but I am looking for some more suggestions. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I would prefer Honda or Toyota.

I guess you should also check insurance quotes for the car before buying one, for example here: http://carinsurance.enacre.net

Young drivers usually have much higher rates than others. And it depends from car.

Answer 2

i would suggest a Honda Accord,Toyota Camry,or maybe a Chevy impala.they are all mid-full size car's and get decent gas and are reasonably priced!they are all very reliable and safe cars!If you want a compact i would say a Honda fit or civic or maybe a corrola!

Answer 3

Go to myproductadvisor.com, and then to "autos." Enter your criteria to get car recommendations. It came up with some cars I hadn't thought about before.

Answer 4

i would suggest:

Honda Civic

Honda Fit

Toyota Corolla

Nissan Sentra

Mazda 3i

VW rabbit

VW Jetta

Ford Focus

Answer 5

Civic, great on gas milage.

Answer 6

you are a student right? so how the heck do you have 14,000 or 18,000 to spend? Man when I was in college I bussed it, car pooled it and worked so I could get by, but spending 14,000 or 18,000 on a vehicle as a student that is ridiculous. Finish your school don't get into debt and then you will enjoy life.

Answer 7

I've got a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am.  It's definitely not too flashy, but it's still a decent looking car.  I've owned it for about a year, get approximately 30 miles per gallon, and haven't had any problems with it.  It's a very reliable car and gets me where I need to be.  Honestly, I'd recommend it to just about anyone.

Hope this helps!

Answer 8

Honda Fit

Honda Fit (base) 15,385

Hyundai Elantra SE 17,945

Mazda3i Sport (sedan) 17,205

Answer 9

2008 Hyundai Elantra Limited

MSRP- 18,000

walked out the door paying little over 13,500

it had 4 miles on it.

Leather seats, heated seats, sunroof, i'm averaging 38 mpg highway

Name any Civic that can do all of that, for that price?

Answer 10

i suggest a honda civic. they have great gas mileage and last forever.

Answer 11

i would suggest a 02 nisson 350z they go for 12000-15000