Are you a student? Are you looking for an economical car to take you to college, work, or for weekend getaways? Buying your first car is an event in itself: you feel excitement, you're not sure where to start... and often you aim a bit too high in your budget! But how do you find a reliable car within your budget, and more importantly, how do you find the beautiful-good-cheap model that suits you? We give you some tips to guide your search, but most importantly, we've made a list of the best cars for students!
We've chosen here the models that offer the best value for money and, above all, won't cost you a fortune in fuel and insurance; so for now, let's forget about muscle cars and luxury vehicles!
How to Choose My First Car Wisely?
Firstly, you need to set a maximum budget and stick to it! Whether using your savings or opting for auto financing, determine the amount you can allocate each month to your vehicle, including fuel, insurance, registration, and the actual payment. And of course, budget for maintenance and unexpected expenses!
These days, many used cars sell for less than $10,000, and several pre-owned vehicles under $5,000 are also available. There's no need to buy a "clunker" as your first car, and chances are you'll find a cool model that fits your budget (and that you won't have to push two weeks later)!
Here's a list of models (in alphabetical order) that will give you the best value for money!
With its dynamic design and equally dynamic driving experience, the Chevrolet Cruze is an excellent choice! Affordable and fuel-efficient, it can also be equipped with fog lights, side skirts, rear parking sensors, air conditioning, and heated seats, among other features.
Ah, the Civic! The favorite of many generations of drivers! Offering an unbeatable value for money, it comes in an impressive number of versions, each boasting low fuel consumption!
Its dynamic driving experience (with manual or automatic transmission), sporty silhouette, and numerous technologies and conveniences make it a universally beloved model; you can never go wrong with a Civic!
The Fit is smaller than the Civic... but only in appearance! The compact silhouette of the Fit will allow you to park almost anywhere, and it is very fuel-efficient. It's also fun to drive!
And as for cargo volume, it can store nearly 1500 liters when the rear seats are folded down, almost as much as some SUVs! It may be small, but it's got a lot inside!
Also offering an excellent value for money, the Hyundai Accent has it all: a more than reasonable price, a timeless silhouette, low fuel consumption, and the choice between a 4-door or 5-door version. As a first vehicle, you could hardly find better, and you'll certainly find one among the cars for sale at $5000 or less!
The Elantra, on the other hand, is a bit larger but it also offers many advantages such as low fuel consumption and dynamic driving. Depending on the model year, it also offers features like heated seats, a backup camera, a sunroof, and more.
We love it not only for its striking design but also for its responsive handling and ergonomic interior! Available in 4-door or 5-door models, it's an excellent choice as a first car, being both affordable and well-equipped, even for older models!
Just like the Honda Civic, you can't go wrong with a Yaris! Its friendly and rounded appearance in 3, 4, or 5-door models is simply irresistible, as is its driving experience! If you want to move around with style while having a surprisingly fuel-efficient vehicle, the Yaris is made for you!
You can use this list of the best cars for students as a guide during your shopping process. You can also visit one of Occasion Beaucage's branches in St-Hyacinthe, Drummondville, and Granby, or in the Eastern Townships at our dealership in Sherbrooke, to make your choice from our extensive inventory of used models!
