Ford For many young people and their parents, buying a first car is a significant step.
One good option is to look at cars that are used, which could often be had for a fraction of the price of new versions.
We came up with 15 used automobiles we believe are the best for the young car buyer on a budget.
To make our record, we concentrated on automobiles which are available on the industry today for under $15,000. We looked for people who are reliable, fun to drive, comfortable, attractive, economical, practical, and first and foremost, secure.
For safety, we checked the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) moderate front overlap crash test ratings for the automobiles we selected.
Prices are based on present prices on Autotrader.com and reflect the lowest cost we think an adequate example may price.