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What are the best used cars for 16-year-olds?

My daughter is turning 16 next month. I told her that I would buy her a car if she kept her grades up, and she followed through with flying colors. She’s my first child to get a license, so I have no idea what car would be the best option. What used car should I buy?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
While there’s no right or wrong answer, the best used cars for 16-year-olds combine affordability, safety, reliability, fuel economy, and
low car insurance costs
all in one complete package. Obviously, you’ll have to work with the budget you have, but these models have excellent track records in terms of low maintenance costs and safety records across a wide variety of budgets:
No matter what type of car you decide to buy for your teen driver, just make sure to get a
great rate on the car insurance for your 16-year-old
. Not only will you keep them safe, but you can save money doing it.
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