By Thomas Retzios ’18, Contributor
Deciding on what car to buy is tricky. There are so many things to factor in when purchasing a car that it can be overwhelming. Here are the 5 best new cars for a first driver.
- 2015 Honda CRV
The 2015 Honda CRV is one of the best all-around SUVs in the compact SUV class. The CRV with AWD starts at $25, 575 and an automatic transmission. Since the CRV has all-wheel drive and traction control, you will be able to handle almost any snow or ice you will encounter in your day to day life (unless you kamikaze a parking lot snow drift). The Honda CRV received 4 out of 5 stars on its overall NHTSA safety rating. Also Honda is the 5th most reliable car company in the world, you can rely on it to safely get to your destination.
- 2009 Audi S8
The Audi S8 is the perfect car for any stereotypical Indian Hill child. Originally worth over $100,000, 6 years later you can find a preowned one for only $25,000 (with over 100,000 miles). The Audi S8 comes standard with a 5.2 liter V10 derived from a Lamborghini Gallardo! This means that you can easily move out of the way if a deer jumps in front of your car. Parts on your Audi S8 won’t be cheap but who cares when you are driving an opulent 2 ton luxury sedan with a Lamborghini engine. Everyone will be jealous of your wheels, including every Indian Hill Ranger pulling you over…
- 2016 Subaru Legacy
The 2016 Subaru Legacy is one of the best mid-sized sedans available for a starting driver. The 2016 Subaru Legacy starts at $22,450. With 26 mph in the city and 36 on the highway, ample leg room, and a smooth automatic gearbox, this car is perfect for long distance drives. You don’t have to worry about the winter months because the Subaru Legacy comes standard with AWD. The Subaru Legacy comes standard with traction control and a rear view camera and was awarded 5 out of 5 stars on the NHTSA safety rating. One of the main benefits of the Subaru legacy over the station wagon Subaru Outback is when you pick up your date to homecoming, you get to keep your dignity and your date! The Legacy comfortably fits 5 passengers and comes standard with 8 cup holders.
- 2016 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen 1.8 T
The Golf Sportwagen is the perfect car for any sports-playing student. Since it is a wagon, it has ample room for your golf clubs, lacrosse bag, tennis balls, etc. It starts at $21,625 and gets 25 mph in the city and 36 on the highway. For an extra $2,950 over base price, you can get the TDI Sportwagen. The TDI gets 31 MPH in the city and 43 MPH on the highway. The TDI also comes with keyless entry and push button start, which is helpful when you only have one hand because you are holding your pumpkin spice latte in the other. The car comes with either a 5 speed manual transmission or a 6 speed automatic. Since it is a Volkswagen, repairs will be relatively inexpensive and is also very safe. Your only regret is that you couldn’t buy a Sportwagen R…
1. 2016 Toyota Corolla 
The 2016 Toyota Corolla is one of the best valued cars on the market today. Its base price is $17,230 and comes standard with many options. The 2016 Corolla comes standard with LED headlights (helpful for spotting deer on the winding streets of Indian Hill), steering wheel mounted controls, power door locks, optional manual transmission, and many more features. The Corolla is also a very safe car and was rated 5 out of 5 stars on its overall NHTSA safety rating. With Toyota currently being the 2nd most reliable car company, you will be able to trust that your Toyota Corolla will get you from A to B.
These cars are great cars for a starting driver. They are easy to handle and very reliable. When looking for cars in Ohio, remember to get all wheel drive or front wheel drive so you can deal with the rough conditions the winter throws at you.
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