{"id":246887,"date":"2023-08-23T15:04:25","date_gmt":"2023-08-23T19:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=246887"},"modified":"2023-08-23T15:04:34","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T19:04:34","slug":"best-new-and-used-cars-for-college-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2023\/08\/best-new-and-used-cars-for-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Best New and Used Cars for College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Buying
There’s a lot to consider before you enter the showroom.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With the beginning of a new school year, comes a fresh wave of America\u2019s youngest drivers looking for their first set of wheels. What kind of car a child should drive is one of the most difficult decisions that parents must make. This is not a question that should be taken lightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why Kelley Blue Book has released their 2023 list of the best cars for college students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“There are so many variables to weigh in picking any car – let alone one for a college student \u2013 and sometimes the process can be truly overwhelming,” said Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you buy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The automobile that you ultimately choose will probably not be on this list, but even before you decide which car to buy, there are additional considerations to make.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sedans, such as the 2023 Hyundai Elantra, make for a great first car.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

First, keep in mind that parking on campus can be costly and a hassle, so make sure a car is even necessary. Next, consider who will be responsible for covering any associated expenditures, as maintenance, repair costs, insurance and fuel economy vary widely from vehicle to vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although there are many possibilities on the list, a used family sedan is the best option because midsize and full-size sedans behave reliably in emergency situations, which is helpful for rookie drivers. Consider a car with a sufficient engine that can reach 60 mph in eight to 11 seconds. New drivers lack the skills essential to properly operate high engine power.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What type of vehicle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Large trucks, such as this Ford F-150, are not the best choice for new drivers.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Then there\u2019s the vehicle itself. Small, light vehicles may not offer enough protection in collisions involving several vehicles, thus the ideal vehicle shouldn’t weigh less than 2,750 pounds. Additionally, avoid choosing a vehicle that\u2019s too big, such a full-size pickup or SUV, because they can be harder to control and are more likely to have longer stopping distances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, be sure to look at a vehicle’s crash rating because all contemporary cars have ratings from crash tests. Make careful to check a vehicle\u2019s crashworthiness at both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration<\/a><\/strong> and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety<\/a><\/strong>, as both list crash-test ratings online. On the IIHS tests, look for vehicles that received a “Top Safety Pick+” or “good” rating; for NHTSA, the best vehicles receive four or five stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, make sure the car is technologically as up-to-date as possible. Staying connected to a digital life is crucial to younger buyers, so make sure the vehicle has Bluetooth, Android Auto and\/or Apple CarPlay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KBB\u2019s recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the vehicles that KBB recommends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2023 Honda HR-V<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

New Cars and SUVs Under $25,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  2023 Toyota Corolla
2.  2023 Honda Civic
3.  2023 Hyundai Elantra
4.  2023 Honda HR-V
5.  2023 Mazda3
6.  2023 Subaru Crosstrek
7.  2023 Kia Seltos
8.  2023 Hyundai Kona
9.  2023 Nissan Sentra
10.  2023 Kia Soul<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2016 Toyota Camry<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Used Cars and SUVs Under $20,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  2015 \u2013 2017 Toyota Camry
2.  2016 \u2013 2017 Honda Accord
3.  2017 \u2013 2018 Toyota Corolla
4.  2015 \u2013 2018 Mazda CX-5
5.  2012 \u2013 2015 Toyota Prius
6.  2014 \u2013 2016 Toyota RAV4
7.  2015 \u2013 2016 Honda CR-V
8.  2016 \u2013 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
9.  2016 \u2013 2018 Mazda3
10.  2016 \u2013 2018 Honda Civic
11.  2017 \u2013 2019 Kia Soul
12.  2015 \u2013 2019 Honda Fit<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2014 Honda Accord<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Best Used Cars and SUVs Under $15,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.  2012 \u2013 2014 Toyota Camry
2.  2007 \u2013 2014 Honda CR-V
3.  2011 \u2013 2015 Honda Accord
4.  2011 \u2013 2014 Toyota Corolla
5.  2013 \u2013 2015 Honda Civic
6.  2009 \u2013 2012 Toyota RAV4<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Buying a vehicle for your student weighs heavily on every parent\u2019s mind. TheDetroitBureau.com reports on what to consider and KBB\u2019s advice on which models to buy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13752,"featured_media":131351,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[11420,11999,12003,1786,12002,6460,12001],"make":[63,64,71,83,107,111],"post-state":[],"category_old":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246887"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13752"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=246887"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246887\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":246895,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/246887\/revisions\/246895"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/131351"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=246887"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=246887"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=246887"},{"taxonomy":"make","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/make?post=246887"},{"taxonomy":"post-state","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post-state?post=246887"},{"taxonomy":"category_old","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category_old?post=246887"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}