The CAR WIZARD shares the top "SCHOOL CARS" TO Buy & NOT to Buy

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Thanks! Now I just need to have kids, so one day I can buy them a reasonable first vehicle.

If you're worrying about your kid being safe on the road buy them a stick shift. Its pretty freaking difficult to text and drive with both your hands occupied... It also forces you to pay more attention to traffic lights and the space in front of you. On top of all that the transmission is going to be more robust and reliable by default.

I graduated high school in 2008 here in southwestern PA. Almost everyone was driving mid-90s cars that cost $400-2000. Now a high school car is $10k. Cash for Clunkers really killed the used car market and it has never gone back down.

Love how Wizard is always straight chillin, lounging, while spitting facts.

My dad gave me my moms 2000 Honda Accord at 17 and drove it through high school and college. Campus was 30 miles from home and sometimes I drove home at 10 o’clock at night and never had any issues getting home. Even with over 250K miles, it was still dead reliable. Now I enjoy a 2021 Accord!

You've done well for yourself, David. May you, your daughter, Mrs.Wizard, and the rest of your family live long and prosper.

This video was actually very helpful, Thanks Car Wizard!! 0:00 Intro 0:36 Sponsor 2:46 Sub Compact Sedans 6:02 Compact Sedans 8:36 Small SUVs 11:47 Small Pickups 14:50 Sports Cars 18:03 Some more recommendations 18:50 One car you shouldn't buy 19:06 Outro

Just gave my 16 year old daughter a 2006 Toyata Matrix with 93k miles. Great MPG, and very reliable. Also purchased a set of winter tires (Blizzaks) mounted on steel wheels for extra safety in the winter.

You have come a long way from the blank stare when Tyler introduced you to us😅

Year 1 & 2 in college, no car. Lived in the dorms, food was paid for, downtown was within walking distance, all the university was within walking distance. Year 3 & 4, moved to an off-campus apartment, so I used the car I had in high school to get around. Campus parking was a real pain, so many times I caught the city bus which had a stop close to the apartment. My car was a 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie 500XL, with a 390 c.i. P-code (Police Special) engine, fitted out. My father was a county sheriff, and spec'ed it out. He gave the car to me when I was a sophomore in high school. The car was a beast. Bucket seats, automatic on the floor. Great car, wish I still had it.

I ended up getting a 2008 Pontiac Vibe (just a rebadged Toyota Matrix) in high school up to my 2nd year of college. Then I bought myself a low mileage 2011 Mustang with the 3.7l v6 and am absolutely enjoying it as much as I did the Vibe.

Another contender for the sub compact is the 09-13 Honda Fit. Proven to be stupid reliable will go over 250k miles if taken care of. Timing chain so no belt to do every 100k, good mileage and hold way more than anything that size should which is perfect for all the moving they will do at that age.

2008 Toyota Avalon got me through college and still have it at 250k miles. The funny thing is that the toyota v6 it has boasts nearly identical horsepower and 0-60 times as a mustang GT from the same year! Off the line it certainly embarrassed some peers who thought they drove "fast" cars lol.

Love the honesty. And don't let anybody fool you about those German vehicles. The value drops like a rock for a reason. Great video, thank you

You took the words out of my mouth. Simplicity, reliability, durability, and safety is what you'd want in a vehicle for young adults. Americans love big vehicles so ideally something bigger than will keep them safe as well. A Rav-4, or a CR-V, are great vehicles too.

My parents gave me their 2006 Honda CRV to drive during high school. Now Im in college, the CRV has over 200k miles and has need no major repairs. The 2nd gen CRV is actually a great car. It has a manual transmission, plenty of storage space and room for passengers, AWD, gets decent gas mileage, and even comes with a picnic table! Ive driven my CRV everywhere near and far without issue. Would highly recommend

I had a Smart ForTwo CDI when I was studying in 2002, and it ended its days crashed in the highway at 135km/h. I lost control, rolled over, and crashed really hard against the concrete divider. The Smart Tridion cell (the black surrounding around the body, is a hard steel security cell) is hard as hell, and I can say by my experience that these small cars are strong and safe as hell. I’m afraid I cannot say the same about the stability. I think they are terrific cars for the city, and I wouldn’t mind to have one again (the diesel was more than 40mpg).

Had a 2005 Escape Limited V6, used it for Lyft, and sold it with 200,000miles. Was a great car.

I was surprised by how good that era Ford Rangers are. I worked delivery for a company that has these, and they never seemed to give any problems, in spite of constant use, and the most abysmal maintenance. Downside, is that in Northern climes they are marginal in ice and snow, not much traction, easily swapping ends with little provocation.