College Yaris?

I'm not in college yet. But I will be in about 2 years. I'll turn 16 in a couple of months and that means Drivers Permit. Finally!


I need some advice, so here goes-


1. Is it worth owning a car as a high schooler?


2. About how much should a first car cost (middle-incomefamily)?


3. Is it okay to get a new car going into college? Or is that just stupid?


4. What about a Toyota Yaris hatchback as a first car? Particularly for a college student who will have to drive back home (200-ish miles).


5. Is the Yaris safe? What improvements will be made if I wait 2 years for a newer Yaris?





FYI- I do not like the Honda Fit or the Scion xD, please don't bring those up. I also like the look, but not the price, of the VW Jetta. want to know if, when I'm having to be a frugal college student that I made the right choice. I know the Yaris has great gas mileage, is adorable, and is cheap-ish... but what about safety?





Thanks.

College Yaris?
Toyota Yaris is a very good car to own, buying a Toyota is one of the best small car to have. I have a Toyota Corolla and l have not had a problem with it, it is 8 years old now and l take it in for it service every 10,000km,my car has done 139,000km and haven't spent any money as yet, only brought new tyres, very reliable car to have. I wouldn't buy a car unless it is a Toyota and they also don't lose there value to quick. I have done a bit of research on the Yaris model and it has a good safety rate compared to other models. I have brought other models and spent a lot of money having it fixed. If you can't afford to buy a Yaris, try to find a second hand Toyota they are a great car to have and reliable.
Reply:Even though I personally hate the Yaris, I can see how it can make a great first car. Owning a car in high school can come in handy. For example, if you start feeling sick or have just had enough of school(im not encouraging ditching), you can just go home instead of waiting for the bus or a ride. Although the Yaris would cost more than a used car, older models do not have the best gas mileage when compared to newer cars. As far as safety, the Yaris is not exactly a top of the line car, and I do not see any vast improvements in its safety. If your a careful driver the safety equipment on the car originally should be all you need.
Reply:FYI: the Honda Fit a lot better than a Yaris





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Reply:If you're in a middle income class it should really come down to what your parents own still on other things (house, their cars, etc), but I personally wouldn't buy my kid a brand new car for their first car unless I was loaded rich. If I were you I'd find something used thats cheap and in good condition to drive around while your in hs and then when your 18 and go to college possibly sell it and get a new car then.
Reply:well, are you buying the car now, or in two years when you go to college?


but as a first car, i cnanot reccomend you getting the yaris. It's unsafe, powerless, and actually shows to get LESS MPG than the corolla, even though it is smaller.





I own a 2007 VW jetta, and let me tell you, save up the extra 3 grand and get the jetta. YES it is only 3 grand more, and let me tell you the difference. The jetta is sturdy, safe, and stlyish, while the yaris has a cheap interior, minimal options, and a very cheap body.





All i have to say is, you have about two more years to save up for a car, so work a little bit harder and get a car that WONT get you killed when someone rear ends you on the freeway. Trust me my jetta saved my LIFE last year

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