I bought my youngest a two year old Elantra base model before covid. Cheap, reliable and excellent on gas. Great college car considering I'm paying everything including gas until she graduates.College kids need fuel efficiency
If I had a daughter off to college and needed an SUV for her kayak or whatever she does, I'd look at a used Mazda CX-5 Sport with a stick. Yes a stick. But no one drives stick todays so why bother? What if she is with her drunk BF at a frat party that has a Civic Si, WRX, Mustang with a stick and she cant drive it? Than her BF smashed into a tree putting your daughter in a wheelchair for life only because your first priorty in getting her a car was something reliable.
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Based on what? Most studies show the opposite - just google. Modern SUV's / CUV's are much safer overall. They sit higher - putting the occupants further out of reach of larger vehicles. Modern SUV's / CUV's are no longer tippy like those in the past. They are often heavier, although not always. Heavier is better in a crash - absorbs more force with less shock transfered to the occupants. Better site lines may prevent an accident to begin with.A sedan is safer for a 1st time driver.
I would stay away from Kia Hyundai for now. Just because some insurance companies are charging extra for them.I bought my youngest a two year old Elantra base model before covid. Cheap, reliable and excellent on gas. Great college car considering I'm paying everything including gas until she graduates.College kids need fuel efficiency
My son drove the ‘02 in high school. Starting with his sophomore year of college he drove my wife’s 2004 X3.Is it practical? my first car I used to haul firewood a couple of times, a replacement engine once. Had I kept it, would have used to haul my stuff to/from school. Can’t imagine the door dings from inconsiderate freshmen. Nice vehicle, but even at my age, too nice for me.
Guessing you can fit a 2x4 in that though. or get roof racks?
Are you seriously advocating a young girl buy a 20+ YO BMW as her first car without knowing anything about her family or finances or just showing what a cool dad you were?My son had a 1975 2002 with E21 Recaros and new seat belts.View attachment 137855
No one drives a stick except the drunk BF?But no one drives stick todays so why bother? What if she is with her drunk BF at a frat party that has a Civic Si, WRX, Mustang with a stick and she cant drive it?
Just submitting what worked for my son.Are you seriously advocating a young girl buy a 20+ YO BMW as her first car without knowing anything about her family or finances or just showing what a cool dad you were?
I don't see why not. My 10 YO has already expressed an interest in the Trooper.Are you seriously advocating a young girl buy a 20+ YO BMW as her first car without knowing anything about her family or finances or just showing what a cool dad you were?
With your automotive interest sure. For a young woman who needs help deciding on her first car?Just submitting what worked for my son.
I don't think a tippy SUV with no airbags will be the car for her, but she at least has good taste. An E36 or E46 BMW would not be outside the realm of possibility.
Skipping over the sexism, I could make a $5k BMW as reliable as any of the cars mentioned here. A well-sorted car is a well-sorted car.With your automotive interest sure. For a young woman who needs help deciding on her first car?
Is there an adult male in her life that can manage maintainence of an older Euro car? Uncle OP didn't mention wanting that responsibility. Not enough info given about budget, situation, etc. but an older Euro anything sounds like an impending financial disaster. Something with good safety and reliability ratings that fits the unknown budget is appropriate. Does any $15k BMW meet that as well as a $15k Toyota?
What's parts availability like? I'm concerned about that, as the S series I do believe have that issue.If an CUV/SUV is a must, look at 2004-07 Saturn Vues with the V6. Honda powertrain and dirt cheap as it's not on most peoples radar.