Which Car Is Best for My Teenager?

Buying a car for your teenager can be an angst-filled experience. With the typical drama of their high school lives, constant socialization, and college applications weighing them down, this process can be as complicated as graduating in the first place.
Buying a car is a very personal decision, but because teenagers have very little car-buying (or even car-driving) experience, it is important to guide your teen to see which car is right for them. Here some popular choices:

Sports Sedans

Can you think of a better ride than as classic sedan? As a class, sedans are reasonably safe and practical. They also don’t instill ideas of race-driving or other potentially dangerous activities. The Mazda6 is known for its safety features and is many steps ahead of other sedans in terms of style.

Compacts

Nowadays, teenagers are much more interested in fuel-efficiency than ever before. While Mazda’s entire lineup is incredibly fuel-efficient, your teen might want to try a compact car. The Mazda3 is a great choice for this category. It is fuel-efficient, safe, and even prevents teens from texting while driving with the MazdaConnect, allowing them to stay focused on the road instead of the device in their hands.

Sports Cars

Driving matters. Connecting with a car can be a great experience for teens. If they truly love their car, they may be more inclined to take extra care of their new friend. While not an option for everyone, a sports car can make a really special first ride. But it may inspire some daring sports-car-esque driving, so perhaps you should reserve this as a special treat for you. Your teen can drive your used Mazda instead.

SUVs and Crossovers

Even with fuel-efficiency on the rise, SUVs remain a very popular category. With the top safety awards for the Mazda CX-5, this crossover can make a fantastic first car, especially if you’d like to have an extra family car that can really haul, while still saving you money at the pump.

Used Cars

Used cars are often a great option for new drivers. As engineers improve cars’ designs, they tend to last longer and longer. If the car is too old, it may be a bad option for young drivers who cannot afford the price of repairs. A solid older car can be a wonderful investment and an affordable choice, especially if the teen is financially involved in the act of “buying” the car. Keffer Mazda has a fantastic selection of pre-owned vehicles would make any teenager the coolest kid in school.