What kind of car would you recommend as a first car?
I'm 17 and I'm getting my license soon. I'm going to need a car to go to work. My job is about 2-3 miles away from my house. My school is less than 1/4 mile from the house. My mom doesn't want me to walk or ride my bike because of traffic. My mom said I can take her car any time I want but, it's not my car and I don't want to use it all the time. My grandfather said I can take his truck any time I want it but again, it isn't mine and I don't want to be driving it all the time. I like full size sedans. I love the Chrysler 300C because some are AWD and sit at a good height. I really like Ford and Chrysler. I want something comfortable and with nice features. I'm going to college next year so, I'd like it to last all through college and then some (I plan on becoming a doctor). I have to pay for it myself so I'll probably spend anywhere from $1,000-$3,500. I want something I can get for a good deal and is in good condition with low mileage. Here's some cars I like.
-2005 Chrysler 300 AWD
-2005-07 Ford Five Hundred Limited AWD
-2005 Mercury Mariner
-1998-06 Ford Crown Victoria LX
What would be a good first car? Any other recommendations?
Added (1). Full size sedans only. No compacts.
Added (2). I'm NOT looking for any kind of sports/luxury car. The only luxury car I want is a Lincoln.
What you are asking for is a dream only! None of those vehicles are avail for that price range, and if one is, it will be high mileage and need $$ in repairs… Either come up with twice what you have for a budget, or get a scooter
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