Should this Article be titled "The 10 best used cars for rich spoiled teens"?

Question

http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1785/the-10-best-used-cars-for-teens/

Most people my age I know do not own these types of cars... especially TEENAGERS who are still in high school!!!! (I'm 20 to be fair) but even no one my age has these types of cars unless their just.. rich naturally.

I mean this article is really catering to the rich kids and not focusing on the MAJORITY of teens which can typically only afford an old 90s or early 00's car at most with a part job at McD's

I've never owned a vehicle in my life and take the bus everyday to college and back home. Unlike many kids my age; I'm not overweight, I actually do this wierd thing called WALKING to the bus stop. Yeah it's called exercise and I think more teens and young adults could use some!

Why are we promoting consumerism in these yahoo articles? Is there something sinister and sad about taking public transportation to college and back home.

Even if I become Rich one day; I swear on it on my life that I NEVER buy my kid a car of that class. it will be an old car that would cost under 4000 dollars if even that. My father never bought me a car, so I don't see the reason to award my child with a luxury that isn't a necessity.

If you want something you work for it. You earn it on your own.

Answer 1

That's ridiculous but it is an American article, consume consume consume. My first car will be a 96 nissan primera (if i can afford 2 grand that is) Some of them cars on that article are 10 grand plus..

Answer 2

Personally I don't think ANY politician is in touch with the average American person. They all have more money, homes,cars all the things you mentioned. They have not been struggling to pay rent, maintain a mortgage, put their children through school or try and afford medical care. They can all claim to try and make these things they hear are problems better but without having faced them themselves how can they ever know and why would they care? It's all about money and power for them. Sure they all had to start somewhere. And I am sure at some point in their lives they have faced some kind of hardship. But face it, they mostly come from well off family's and have never had it as hard and the typical American. The American government does NOT stand for the people it does NOT care about the people and it does NOT represent the people. So no I do not think either candidate can "pull it off"

Answer 3

I don't see the problem about some of those (eg. Mini Cooper, Mazda 3) besides that's an American article. Here in Europe would read something like Vauxhall Corsa, Peugeot 207 CC, Mazda MX-5 because here (as with anywhere else) parents buy the best they can to their children.

I got a '72 Ford Capri for my first car in 1992 where parents at the time were buying Cavaliers and convertible Astras to their children. Costed them some 5000 pounds but it was a cool car. I strongly disagree when people say "Lets buy him a 50 quid pile of crap or something like that" because those aren't cool cars.



One thing is poor people who cannot buy something good and need to stick with fish buckets like the ones said above (Escort, Corsa, etc.) the other is the middle class who is ready to spend 5 grand on a car to their children.



Here's a typical top 10 list based on an article for an european car magazine



1. Peugeot 206 Coupé-Cabriolet

2. Mini One S

3. Suzuki Samurai

4. Mercedes C180 (90's)

5. BMW 318i Cabriolet (80's)

6. Mazda MX-5 (90's)

7. Renault Clio

8. Citroen XM

9. Toyota Avensis (1998-2002)

10. Chevrolet Matiz



If you search for those cars you will find convertibles, executive sedans and some hatchbacks and SUV's so it's no different.

Answer 4

A Sonata, a Jetta, a Camry, and an Outback are not "rich people's" cars - certainly not why you buy them used. Some of the others are higher-end than I'd be comfortable giving to a teen, but the ones I mentioned are moderately-priced vehicles, particularly when purchased used.



If you're envious, that's YOUR problem, not theirs; most people want their son or daughter to have a safe, reliable car when they first start driving, rather than a heap of junk that's on its last legs. It's tough enough for a new driver to deal with DRIVING without worrying about whether or not everything works properly.

Answer 5

Yes, that's a far more accurate title. I go to school about 15 miles from where I live, and I just take the bus. Yeah, I'm looking into a car, but one that's about 20~25 years old. No way I could afford anything like that.

Answer 6

Yeah, that's a tad ridiculous. It should read '91 Ford Escort or '89 Camry or '94 Cavalier. Generally something along those lines.



Now you sound like an old man. "In my day, I used to walk home 10 miles in the snow, uphill both ways, and you'd be lucky if you weren't attacked by wolves on the way."

Answer 7

I agree with you completly and i anm only 14 i have a 89 car that runs and has four tires that is good enough for me ik that i will have to work for it myself to get anyting nicer but i am just glad to have a car plus if parents are buying there kids these nice cars it is not teaching the teen to work for themselfs and earning what they get and how difficult life actually will be and your not going to get everything just like you want it and u somtimes have to settle for less

Answer 8

It doesn't seem like much of an article at all. It's not very long and doesn't draw you in. It's just an opinion. It's about as engaging as an Ann Landers response. Your additional details might add a little MEAT to the story, but are currently in a bad place.

Answer 9

They certainly are "Valley Girl" cars especially the Mercedes and the Porsche. The insurance would be out of most people's budget let alone the price of the car.

Answer 10

well if i was a parent i wouldnt go out and buy my kid a brand new car, but if they can find a used one like the ones u showed that they can afford, y not?