What car would be suitable for a young (teenage) father?

Used or new? (It’s something I’ve thought about as well)

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Lots and lot of cars to select from. I think the Mitsubishi Lancer, Holden Cruz, Holden Commodora, Honda Civic. As he is a young teenager with a family, I think it is important to possess a car with at least the 5 star safety rating. If you purchase a second-hand car after 2005, most of the well known brands will have 5 or 6 airbags as standards now. Here is a site worth visiting carsales.com.au,

Depends. A one-year used car is often 60% of the price of a new one. Older cars are only good to buy if you can take a car mechanic guy who you trust. My father in law worked at a repair garage all his life. I’d always take him along when I plan on buying a used car. He knows what to look out for.

There is no budget. He will keep the car for as long as it lasts. He will be using it to drive to and from work and to take his two girls out at least three times a week. He likes to walk too so he does a fair bit of that. He won’t need any big space as his two girls are about 4-5 years old. He is studying as well as working in a small cafe as a waiter. There is absolutely no chance of any more children as he is a single father (the mother isn’t in the kids lives). Thanks a heap for the suggestions though. I’ll be sure to check them out! It also doesn’t matter whether it’s new, a hand down or secondhand.

The Lancer is absolutely perfect! Thanks so much!

We just got a Nissan Altima Hybrid, great gas mileage (we’re getting 33 on average, with 37 on the highway) and personally I like it’s looks and the new hybrid technology. Kids like it also. Consumer reports rates it very well, I believe it was the number one family car this year.