I’m a veteran mechanic – there are four cars that are perfect for college students… how to avoid forking out thousands
AN EXPERT MECHANIC has advised parents on the four best cars that are perfect for students in terms of cost, reliability and efficiency.
As students head off to college and return to high school, many of them need a reliable vehicle.
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David Long, known as Car Wizard, has detailed the best and worst cars for students on his YouTube channel.
The experienced mechanic explains in the video that the best cars for students are the ones he constantly sees on the road and rarely in his workshop.
First he discussed his recommendation from the small car category.
According to Long, a 2005 to 2013 Toyota Yaris hatchback is the perfect small car for a college student.
He said, “These easily get 30 miles per gallon in the city, 36 or 7 on the highway, and the most important thing is 30 miles per gallon in the city.”
“So if your kid goes to college three miles from home, he probably won’t be doing much highway driving, but in the city he’ll still get 30 miles per gallon, which is really, really good.”
The mechanic praised the vehicles’ reliability and noted that a high-quality vehicle could be purchased for between $4,000 and $5,000.
“They come in manual or automatic depending on your preference, but they’re really good at saving a lot of fuel and they’re reliable,” he said.
Long then recommended a 2006 to 2011 Honda Civic, a “stylish” vehicle that is also reliable, comfortable and affordable.
“They really made it stand out as a small, inexpensive car that looks really cool and comfortable,” he said.
“They are very, very reliable, you can see them…just keep going and going and going.
“I don’t see many of these in the store because they just don’t break that much…and they won’t break the bank.”
According to Long, from the above data, a high-quality Honda Civic can be had for between $3,500 and $5,500.
The mechanic also has the ideal vehicle for parents and students who prefer a small SUV.
The popular 2001 to 2007 Ford Escape, which Long says are “bulletproof.”
“These things are bulletproof. There are literally millions of them on the street. They’re everywhere for a reason.”
He added that there is “plenty of room to lug stuff around, which is perfect for moving into a dorm.”
A quality Ford Escape can be purchased for between $3,000 and $5,000.
For parents who want to reward their children for their hard work or are constantly asked for a sporty car, Car Wizard has the perfect solution.
The V6 Ford Mustang from 2005 to 2010, which is powerful but safe.
Long said: “These have a lot of power. You can zoom around and have a lot of fun.”
“They are completely reliable and have a 4-liter V6 – a bulletproof engine.”
For parents worried about their children’s safety, the father of two said: “It looks good, it’s pretty fast, it gets good on gas, they’re safe, they’re reliable, but there’s not enough electricity to wrap around a telephone pole” and get injured.
“And maybe you have a kid with that really good student, you could get a discount on your insurance and get a better rate.”
Meanwhile, the mechanic also warned parents against buying cars including hybrid cars, smart cars and any German cars with more than 100,000 miles.
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