Ford For most young people and their parents, purchasing a first car is a major step.
1 great solution is to look at used cars, which can often be had for a fraction of the cost of new versions.
We came up with 15 used cars we think are the best for the youthful car buyer on a budget.
To make our record, we concentrated on cars that are on the market right now for under $15,000. We looked for people that are reliable, fun to drive, comfortable, appealing, economical, functional, and first and foremost, secure.
For security, we checked out the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) average front Door crash test ratings for the cars we picked.
Prices are based on present prices on Autotrader.com and reflect the lowest cost we think a decent example may cost.