Im 19yrs old and shopping for a new car,I am a full time student,part time worker and a mom to a 4 month old?

Question

What do i need look for while shopping for a car, most likely a used one

Answer 1

Remember the best used cars are the best new cars make sure you get something that's good on gas and that will be reliable.

Answer 2

With a baby you will want 4 doors.  Obviously make sure it's in good condition and check out the crash test ratings at: http://www.crashtest.com/ .  The Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix is a good choice for safety, cargo capacity, and fuel efficiency.

Answer 3

also look for something with good resale value.  I would look at a Toyota or Honda (we own two Toyotas).  

I personally love my Matrix - good family car and if you have dogs like me, they can fit in the back.  It's spacious for groceries too instead of dogs.  :)   I think the thing I like most, having to deal with a car seat too, is that the Matrix sits up a littler higher than any Honda cars I've seen so it's easier to get my daughter in and out.

Answer 4

Reliability and safety is your #1 priority along with reasonable economy.

Buy a Japanese car from Toyota, Honda, Mazda or Nissan.

Answer 5

being that ur looking for a use car look at the motor, tires, make sure the air and heat wrks. if they let u test drive it run it kind of hard thats because if their problems with it like the motor it will show up. if they dont let u drive it don't buy it. just remember get what u need first and what u want will come.

Answer 6

Well, you probably want a fuel efficient car, so you could go for a hybrid or other small car, like Honda's.

But you're also going to want a car that has many safety features

Answer 7

look for

98 Acura CL, 98 Ford Mustang V6, 98 Honda Accord or Civic, 98 Nissan Frontier or Pathfinder, 98 Subaru Impreza or Legacy, 98 -00 Toyota Corolla or Echo 00

these are all reliable and will last longer than other cars in this price range.