Ford For many young people and their parents, buying a first car is a major step.
One great option is to look at cars that are used, which can frequently be had for a fraction of the cost of new versions.
We came up with 15 used automobiles we think are the very best for the young car buyer on a budget.
To make our list, we concentrated on cars that are on the market today for under $15,000. We looked for people who are reliable, fun to drive, comfortable, appealing, economical, practical, and first and foremost, secure.
For security, we checked out the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) average front Door crash test ratings for the automobiles we picked.
Prices are based on current prices on Autotrader.com and reflect the lowest price we believe a decent example may cost.