Is this a good car for a teen?

I'm an 18 year old male and I currently have an old truck. It has issues that are too expensive to repair. It also uses way too much gas. I really don't need a full-size medium duty truck. I've been looking for something else. I will prpbably spend $800-$1500. I found a 1993 Ford Taurus Station Wagon for $1200. It's in perfect shape and has only 80,000 miles. I really like this car. Would this be a good car?

Added (1). I prefer older cars.

That's low miles for that price. I would get it before someone else does.

Spend a bit more and get something thats not a total **** heap.

Wow that is really ahrd

Ford Taurus are abundant and cheep for a reason

You will get many other options in the same price.
Try car finder to get the best car for you.

There's NO Way that a 23 year old Ford Taurus is going to be in "perfect" shape unless the seller can provide impeccable maintenance records. Even with low miles that car is really old. You better have the car inspected by a certified mechanic before you buy it.

As far as a Taurus wagon goes. It's a fine car. I owned one. Be careful with the transmission, they tend to be weak and they fail. But as far as a nice ride. The large, heavy wagon is a good car to drive and wagons are hip in a weird sort of way. Also make sure the engine isn't the small 3.0 V6. It was also a weak point. If it has the 3.8 V6 you should be OK.

Sounds fine.

The older Ford Taurus' were very reliable. If this one is in "PERFECT" condition it should be a great buy for $1200.