12 Safest Cars for New Graduates
Safety is of great importance when it comes to young drivers, that's why Forbes this week took a look at the best used cars to consider for new graduates.
Forbes looked through crash test results and user-reported performance for 2011 model year vehicles. 5 year old used vehicles hit the sweet spot when it comes to depreciation and reliability, with the price range of these vehicles sitting between $9,000 and $19,000. Check out the full list below to see which vehicles you should consider for your new graduate.
As always, if you're shopping for a new car right now, I recommend you use TrueCar No Haggle and CarsDirect to quickly see what kind of deals are being offered in your area.
| Vehicle | Price Range |
|---|---|
| 2011 Volkswagen Jetta | $9,375 - $12,100 |
| 2011 Volkswagen Golf | $9,550 - $10,550 |
| 2011 Chrysler 200 Sedan | $10,050 - $12,700 |
| 2011 Chevrolet Malibu | $10,700 - $13,075 |
| 2011 Ford Fusion | $11,200 - $14,150 |
| 2011 Hyundai Sonata | $11,600 - $13,850 |
| 2011 Subaru Legacy | $12,100 - $18,100 |
| 2011 Buick LaCrosse | $12,875 - $17,350 |
| 2011 Subaru Outback | $15,150 - $19,975 |
| 2011 Subaru Forster | $15,275 - $19,600 |
| 2011 Honda Element | $16,100 - $17,075 |
| 2011 Volvo S80 | $16,375 - $19,725 |
Each week, I'll keep you up-to-date on the latest car deals and news that might affect your purchase. This includes...
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About The Author
Gregg Fidan is the founder of RealCarTips. After being ripped off on his first car purchase, he devoted several years to figuring out the best ways to avoid scams and negotiate
the best car deals. He has written hundreds of articles on the subject of car buying and taught thousands of car shoppers how to get the best deals.
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