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Would you buy your newly-licensed teen a brand new car?
December 15, 2010 at
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Why or why not?
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My first four cars cost me a total of $585
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My first four cars cost me a total of $585
For one thing, I don't like used cars. While they aren't always the best value, I don't like the trouble that can come with used cars.
New cars are also safer for a variety of reasons. Despite vehicle history reporting services, you still never know the history of a used car for sure. It's nearly impossible to know if a used car really has working airbags or has ever had damage that impacts safety. Side-impact airbags can be hard to find on a used car. Many new cars have side-impact airbags standard or at least as an option. Side-impact airbags can and do prevent splattered brains. I wouldn't put my kid in a car without them. It is also easier to get stability control on a new car, and all new cars have TPMS. Some of these things can mean the difference between being dead and walking away from a bad situation or avoiding it altogether.
Many kids will be encouraged to drive more safely in a new car. The last thing they want to do is damage a brand new car.
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