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#1 munkey102
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I'm 16 and will be able to drive alone soon, so me and my dad were looking for vehicles for me. I want something that's safe to drive, butnot just down-right ugly in terms of looks. Preferabely a vehicle that can be found for $10,000 or less. Thanks.

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A lovely horse It's very lovely

But seriously, I have no idea what cars cost in the US. and I don't drive either. You could always buy an old car and fix it with the help of your father. Some dad/son bonding :P

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#3 lyeti
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Get a motorbike. Seriously, if don't want to be your friends free taxi service just get a motorbike :=/. Or a scooter if you have no shame :P (only applies if have external genitals.)

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I would rcommend a trycicle for many seeing as how they drive like imbecils;.

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I'm 16 and will be able to drive alone soon, so me and my dad were looking for vehicles for me. I want something that's safe to drive, butnot just down-right ugly in terms of looks. Preferabely a vehicle that can be found for $10,000 or less. Thanks.

munkey102
for 10 grand you have a lot of options. you looking for something sporty, an SUV, a truck, or what?
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A good ole El Camino with a Muchacho horn.

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#7 munkey102
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[QUOTE="munkey102"]

I'm 16 and will be able to drive alone soon, so me and my dad were looking for vehicles for me. I want something that's safe to drive, butnot just down-right ugly in terms of looks. Preferabely a vehicle that can be found for $10,000 or less. Thanks.

Plzhelpmelearn

for 10 grand you have a lot of options. you looking for something sporty, an SUV, a truck, or what?

SUV or truck for the most part.

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#8 Deihjan
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Get a motorbike. Seriously, if don't want to be your friends free taxi service just get a motorbike :=/. Or a scooter if you have no shame :P (only applies if have external genitals.)

lyeti
Make it a Vespah and transform it into the Pool-mobile...
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I'm 16 and will be able to drive alone soon, so me and my dad were looking for vehicles for me. I want something that's safe to drive, butnot just down-right ugly in terms of looks. Preferabely a vehicle that can be found for $10,000 or less. Thanks.

munkey102
God God 1st car 10.000 Grand? Man what is that all about? Look with that kinda money get a sports car lol. Man i had to pay for my own 1st car 200 Quid lol :(
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#10 DoomZaW
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well, since its your first time driving your parents will probably be worried sick for your safety. So i recommend this

http://www.fprado.com/armorsite/Abrams_Pics/M1A1-Bagdad-RunningOver-02.jpg

Nah just kidding :P how about a used VW or something at the likes of that?

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#11 Deihjan
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[QUOTE="munkey102"]

I'm 16 and will be able to drive alone soon, so me and my dad were looking for vehicles for me. I want something that's safe to drive, butnot just down-right ugly in terms of looks. Preferabely a vehicle that can be found for $10,000 or less. Thanks.

jwsoul

God God 1st car 10.000 Grand? Man what is that all about? Look with that kinda money get a sports car lol. Man i had to pay for my own 1st car 200 Quid lol :(

Well, dollars and pounds are two different things :lol: You can't buy a car in Denmark for what equals to £200, not even used, if it has to run :P I can watch Top Gear and faint over how cheap the cars are, even those monsters that are supposed to be released on a german highway. And 10k US Dollars oughta be a lot of money, but again, I dunno what the cars cost in America :lol:

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#12 Plzhelpmelearn
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[QUOTE="munkey102"]

I'm 16 and will be able to drive alone soon, so me and my dad were looking for vehicles for me. I want something that's safe to drive, butnot just down-right ugly in terms of looks. Preferabely a vehicle that can be found for $10,000 or less. Thanks.

jwsoul
God God 1st car 10.000 Grand? Man what is that all about? Look with that kinda money get a sports car lol. Man i had to pay for my own 1st car 200 Quid lol :(

my first car was a ford probe that cost me 450 dollars. It was worth it for all the awesome probe jokes tho.
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[QUOTE="jwsoul"][QUOTE="munkey102"]

I'm 16 and will be able to drive alone soon, so me and my dad were looking for vehicles for me. I want something that's safe to drive, butnot just down-right ugly in terms of looks. Preferabely a vehicle that can be found for $10,000 or less. Thanks.

Deihjan

God God 1st car 10.000 Grand? Man what is that all about? Look with that kinda money get a sports car lol. Man i had to pay for my own 1st car 200 Quid lol :(

Well, dollars and pounds are two different things :lol: You can't buy a car in Denmark for what equals to £200, not even used, if it has to run :P I can watch Top Gear and faint over how cheap the cars are, even those monsters that are supposed to be released on a german highway. And 10k US Dollars oughta be a lot of money, but again, I dunno what the cars cost in America :lol:

To be fair good point. In the USA if i remember correctly its practically impossible a few years ago to get a half decent car under 900 / 1000 dollars. Good point economy is a funny thing. Knowledge from Top Gear where they had only a 1000 Dollars to spend on an American Car. You know the one with the Dead Cow on the Roof :P

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#14 Deihjan
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[QUOTE="Deihjan"]

[QUOTE="jwsoul"] God God 1st car 10.000 Grand? Man what is that all about? Look with that kinda money get a sports car lol. Man i had to pay for my own 1st car 200 Quid lol :( jwsoul

Well, dollars and pounds are two different things :lol: You can't buy a car in Denmark for what equals to £200, not even used, if it has to run :P I can watch Top Gear and faint over how cheap the cars are, even those monsters that are supposed to be released on a german highway. And 10k US Dollars oughta be a lot of money, but again, I dunno what the cars cost in America :lol:

To be fair good point. In the USA if i remember correctly its practically impossible a few years ago to get a half decent car under 900 / 1000 dollars. Good point economy is a funny thing.

What boggles the mind is that at age 16, what teenager has the cash for a proper car, unless provided by the parents, if they're in school and don't have time for a job? I saw a documentary on economy and America, and health insurance. For people to be able to get cash for health insurance, they'd have to get two jobs or more, quit school early and become a work-drone. It's a wonder that no one has stood up against that until recently. But this isn't about health insurance, lol. If a good car, used, costs over 3000 dollars and you're in highschool or whatever, you don't really have the funds to get anything but a wreck that needs tuning up every weekend. *ponders*
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#15 Deihjan
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Knowledge from Top Gear where they had only a 1000 Dollars to spend on an American Car. You know the one with the Dead Cow on the Roof :P

jwsoul
Oh yesyesyes! Hahaha It's funny when the lads get send out of England and get NO money at all to buy three cars and drive to a specific location. One word. Bolivia.
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[QUOTE="jwsoul"]

Knowledge from Top Gear where they had only a 1000 Dollars to spend on an American Car. You know the one with the Dead Cow on the Roof :P

Deihjan
Oh yesyesyes! Hahaha It's funny when the lads get send out of England and get NO money at all to buy three cars and drive to a specific location. One word. Bolivia.

Indeed legendary Episode. That documentary about Health Insurance in America sounds interesting to be fair.
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#17 Deihjan
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[QUOTE="Deihjan"][QUOTE="jwsoul"]

Knowledge from Top Gear where they had only a 1000 Dollars to spend on an American Car. You know the one with the Dead Cow on the Roof :P

jwsoul
Oh yesyesyes! Hahaha It's funny when the lads get send out of England and get NO money at all to buy three cars and drive to a specific location. One word. Bolivia.

Indeed legendary Episode. That documentary about Health Insurance in America sounds interesting to be fair.

I think it was Sicko. It's rather outdated now :P
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If you want a good dependable truck for that price, I would recommend a toyota Tacoma or 06 Tundra.
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your feet.
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#21 MagnumPI
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How about one of those tiny cars that puts your knees in your mouth when you sit in it. And the engine sound like a weed whacker. I've seen clown cars with more room.

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I think this thread proves Gamespot knows nothing about cars.
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Beater, *** car that's under 5K, they say your first car should be able to be wrecked without you worrying too much about it so don't get anything too nice.
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#24 envybianchi
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For around $10,000, I would recommend http://www.smartusa.com/smart-car-fortwo.aspx. It's good on gas, can't really be a speed demon (it can but you'd have to press on that gas pedal & wait) :P , fun little date car, a conversation starter wherever you park/go & depending on some states, you can park on the street for free without having to drop coins into the meter, which is a plus!

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#25 MOSSBERG_E-Rock
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I think this thread proves Gamespot knows nothing about cars.JigglyWiggly_
please enlighten us car genius
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get a BMW
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get a BMWkweeni
High maintenance no?
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#28 iowastate
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there is the metro or the bus:lol:

I had an old 59 buick as my first car and then a 66 mustang.

both are easy to take care of but only the mustang gets decent mileage.

if i were to get my first car right now I would probably go with an English or Japanese model.

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Trans Am. Why? Two words.TURBO BOOST!

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#30 Gonzafan
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I always will recommend teenagers cars or journey purpose vans like the Dodge Journey.

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#31 MagnumPI
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A short Yellow bus. I would have loved to have one of those when I was a teenager. I still want one. Cruise around and brag. Fix it up with some polished chrome Magnums, fenders & grill. Afire engine red paint job finished off with blue flames and the words*Leet Cruiser* or *StreetThugsta* on the side where the school district would be.Aclown car horn to grab the worlds attention so they don't miss my ride.

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#32 T_REX305
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get the batmobile. You will be safe in this. look at that armor. and it can go pretty fast. Plus with an extra cost you can fire missiles.

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#33 GazaAli
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your father is going to spend 10k for his 16 years old teen to drive around? I want to be your older brother.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6GMuP1vKP8

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A Mustang GT or Lexus IS300.
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It doesn't do sharp turns very well though.

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I got a 2007 sentra a few months back. Most of the cool teenagers seem to be getting trucks though. what you really want is something that will get you through college.

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#38 brickdoctor
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Blazers are good because they get good gas mileage and have plenty of storage and are more heavy duty than a car but don't eat gas like a truck.

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#39 Peiner09
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Blazers are good because they get good gas mileage and have plenty of storage and are more heavy duty than a car but don't eat gas like a truck.

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??? my 86k-5 goes through gas like theres a hole in the tank. It's a tank though. I love it. oh, you probobly mean the little s10 blazers. Those ae pretty cool, but TC has money, I'd suggest he look into a small 1500, ford ranger, or a tacoma.
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#40 Truf89
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get a hoopty or a bucket

Don't you drive around in that bucket?

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#41 xhellcatx
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for 10,000 you can almost buy a brand spankin new VW! :shock: VWs are awesome cause they are real good with gas. It does suck when one needs to be repaired though. .. .I would look for a used Ford Taurus. Safe car.. saved my moms life. you dont want a van, suv, or jeep cause they roll easy.