16 year old daughter new ride

[Andrew1972]

We picked this decent condition 2013 Acura ILX with 90k miles private sale today for my 16 year old. She’s really happy. It was a southern car . It is in excellent running condition and loaded up with lots of nicities like sunroof, leather, heated and power seats and great audio system.

It appears to be Civic driveline.

It has some minor blemishes in the bumper I am researching how to DIY fix.

 

[JeffKeryk]

Perfect. Great vehicle. How much, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[MCompact]

A great first car! Now be sure and send her to Street Survival.

 

[skyactiv]

Very good car, however, it is a bit luxurious for a first car. I wouldn't set a bar that high for a 16 year old.

 

[wkcars]

Just curious is it automatic or the 6 speed manual?

 

[Kira]

My money's on it having an automatic.
OP (and daughter of OP), good luck with it.

Live in the country? Don't eat in it. Mice.

 

[Bud]

Very good car, however, it is a bit luxurious for a first car. I wouldn't set a bar that high for a 16 year old.

Does that mean you would be out looking for a 70's Gremlin?

 

[Andrew1972]

Very good car, however, it is a bit luxurious for a first car. I wouldn't set a bar that high for a 16 year old.

We peeked at other Civic / Corolla and oddly this was priced similar but just nicer interior, and amenities.

 

[Andrew1972]

Perfect. Great vehicle. How much, if you don't mind me asking?

$13.2k , insane car market. She put $1500 of her own money in.

 

[2010Civic]

I got a $300 Camry from my parents when I was 16.

 

[Fifth87]

Does that mean you would be out looking for a 70's Gremlin?

There is no shame in driving an AMC!

 

[JTK]

I got a $300 Camry from my parents when I was 16.

I wish that was still possible.

It's about impossible to find a $3000 kid car these days.

I've got an 18yr/old that's going to need wheels soon. I feel bad for any kid at the moment.

 

[Andrew1972]

I got a $300 Camry from my parents when I was 16.

I got a $1000 Subaru XT with own money that so rotted out but knew a mechanic to pass state inspection . Locally now a running inspectable car is $4-5k.

 

[Donald]

We picked this decent condition 2013 Acura ILX with 90k miles private sale today for my 16 year old. She’s really happy. It was a southern car . It is in excellent running condition and loaded up with lots of nicities like sunroof, leather, heated and power seats and great audio system.

It appears to be Civic driveline.

It has some minor blemishes in the bumper I am researching how to DIY fix.

I got a crappy Plymouth Belvedere from my parents when I learned how to drive. I think it was so I would not drive their cars.

But when I graduated college they bought me a new Jeep CJ5

 

[BISCUT]

$13.2k , insane car market. She put $1500 of her own money in.

That's to be expected. My oldest son just got his permit and his aunt gifted him a 2012 RA4 in mint condition. 48k Miles and oil changes every 6 months per the manual . It was a base model and 24k brand new. Even at 10 years old the resale was well over 12k. That was insane to me.

Best wishes to her and you!! May she drive safely and may you find a way to deal with the worry! It's real!

 

[BHopkins]

That should be a safe, dependable car for her. Hope she enjoys it.

 

[miden851]

a perfect car for a daughter at 16.

 

[BAJA_05]

Nice comfy/safe car for her -- good for her and nice she was able to save and put money towards it.

 

[eljefino]

Nice!

 

[Zee09]

She will love it...