| The generation gap that exists between a teen | | | | speed. |
| of driving age and their parents is a doozie, | | | | Toyota Corolla - An option that may meet with |
| making car shopping for your teen driver an | | | | teen resistance, the Corolla is always going to be |
| experience not soon forgotten. However, if you | | | | a safe, economical choice for any driver. The |
| do your research, chances are you will be able to | | | | persistence of their popularity throughout the |
| come to a mutual agreement on something that | | | | world attests to that. |
| is affordable and safe enough for you and cool | | | | Volkswagen Jetta - Perhaps a tad pricier than |
| and economical enough for them. | | | | some parents are willing to go, the Jetta will meet |
| Options that are parent tested, teen approved | | | | with little teen resistance. Its clean lines, sharp |
| These options offer good gas mileage, and an | | | | acceleration and German handling make it a |
| affordable price tag without sacrificing safety or | | | | favorite of drivers. Its many standard safety |
| style. | | | | features and high crash test ratings might just |
| Honda Civic - An old favorite, the Honda Civic | | | | make it worth a parents peace of mind. |
| graces many of the automotive 'best of' lists. The | | | | Pontiac Vibe - Not only did the Vibe earn excellent |
| Civic has always gotten great gas mileage, always | | | | crash test scores, they also offer side and |
| looked stylish enough and always felt big enough, | | | | full-length curtain airbags; a safety plus for any |
| even from the back seat. Plus Honda's are known | | | | teen. It doesn't handle like the Jetta, but its |
| for their lasting quality. | | | | versatility and storage capacity make it handy for |
| Ford Focus ZX3 - This snappy looking hatchback | | | | any active teen on the go. |
| has enough pep to make any teen driver happy. | | | | Shopping with your teen |
| It's simple interior and great visibility help to | | | | Bottom line, you as the parent need to steer the |
| eliminate distraction and make the road a friendlier | | | | shopping experience. Research your options and |
| place. One reviewer noted that because the | | | | narrow down your field. Decide on several |
| Focus ZX3 was so fun to drive, he had not just | | | | vehicles you are comfortable with and then start |
| one, but two of them in his own driveway. | | | | your physical shopping and test driving. |
| Mazda 3 - Very reasonably priced the Mazda 3 is | | | | Allowing your teenager to feel like they have a |
| stylish and well built. Truly a drivers car known for | | | | say in the decision may just help preserve some |
| its superb handling, it also does well in the gas | | | | harmony in the transaction. If you've already |
| mileage department. it is a car enjoyed by drivers | | | | narrowed the field to appropriate options, drive |
| that looks good in the process. | | | | them and allow your teen some room to make |
| Honda Fit - A great value, the Honda Fit is a | | | | an adult decision themselves. |
| sporty looking hatchback with lots of standard | | | | Instead of walking away from your car shopping |
| features, including side curtain airbags for you and | | | | experience with post traumatic stress, walk away |
| an ipod compatible audio system for your teen. | | | | feeling like you set a good example and helped |
| Not a particularly fast car, it has enough storage | | | | lead your child in an adult decision. |
| options and space to make up for its lack of | | | | |