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Is a Jaguar a good first car?
I’m saving up so that when I graduate I can get a car that’s actually cool. Is a Jaguar a good first car?
Melanie Mergen · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s great that you’re saving up early to get a first car you’ll actually want! That said, sports cars like a Jaguar generally don’t make very good first cars.
Some Jaguars might be better suited for first-time car owners than others, but you would definitely want to be selective during the process. For the typical driver who’s still gaining experience behind the wheel, an ideal first car is something that’s reliable, affordable, and safe.
While newer Jaguars have better reliability ratings than those in the past, RepairPall gives the brand an overall 2.5/5 reliability rating, and as is the case with many luxury vehicles, repair costs will typically be more expensive. The same goes for
Jaguar insurance costs
. If you’re trying to build up your savings, the potential drain on your finances here could make having your first car a lot less fun.As for safety, a number of Jaguars in recent years don’t have publicly available crash test ratings, which makes it hard to gauge their level of safety.
When you’re evaluating whether a Jaguar or another vehicle would make a good first car, here are some of the main factors you’ll want to consider:
- Sale price in combination with the car’s current condition
- Fuel economy and costs
- Other general ownership costs, like registration fees, repairs, androutine maintenance
- Passenger space
- Cargo space
- Desired comfort and convenience features
- Performance potential
You can decide which of these factors are most important to you and add whatever else you’d like to the list to find the right first car for you. Enjoy car shopping when the time arrives!
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- Gregory R.
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