Ford For many young people and their parents, buying a first car is a major step.
One good option is to look at cars that are used, which can often be had for a fraction of the cost of brand-new versions.
We came up with 15 used cars we believe are the best for the young car buyer on a budget.
To make our list, we focused on automobiles which are on the market right now for under $15,000. We looked for people who are reliable, fun to drive, comfortable, attractive, economical, functional, and most of all, secure.
For security, we checked the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) average front overlap crash test ratings for the automobiles we selected.
Rates are based on current prices on Autotrader.com and reflect the lowest cost we think a decent example may price.