Hey scotty, I’m a highschool student and looking for my first car. My parents found me an automatic Subaru Impreza sedan with 80,000 miles on it for 3,000 dollars. But I recently found a 1999 Honda Civic vtec coupe with a manual and 80,000 miles all for 2000 dollars (yes i can drive manual). As you can guess they see two doors and think I’m gonna get my self killed in it. What do you think is the better first car for me, your input would be a huge help I’ve always wanted to write in. Thanks 🙂
What year is the Impreza?
Tell your folks to check out the cost of insurance for a high-school aged driver - that can easily exceed the cost of those cars - each year. This is from Wallethub https://wallethub.com/edu/ci/average-car-insurance-rates-by-age/69321
National Average Car Insurance Rates for Key Ages
| Age | Average Annual Premium |
|---|---|
| 16 years old | $3,343 |
| 21 years old | $1,250 |
| 22 years old | $1,134 |
| 25 years old | $862 |
| 45 years old | $716 |
| 65 years old | $734 |
I would keep looking. The price for those two cars are fine but you also didn't mention anything rusted related and which part of NY you're driving in.
