Ford For most young people and their parents, purchasing a first car is a significant step.
One great option is to look at used cars, which can often be had for a fraction of the price of brand-new versions.
We came up with 15 used cars we believe are the very best for the young car buyer on a budget.
To make our list, we focused on cars which are on the market today for under $15,000. We looked for people who are dependable, fun to drive, comfortable, attractive, economical, functional, and most of all, safe.
For safety, we checked the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) moderate front overlap crash test ratings for the cars we picked.
Rates are based on present prices on Autotrader.com and reflect the lowest cost we think an adequate example may price.