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Top 10 Best First Cars for New Drivers
Start your driving journey right.
Your first car should be dependable, affordable to insure, and forgiving for new drivers. The Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla are legendary for lasting 200k+ miles. The Mazda CX-30 adds SUV practicality with excellent safety ratings. Avoid anything too powerful--insurance for a 300hp sports car will eat your budget.
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Loading..."My Civic has been bulletproof through college. Great gas mileage and it's still worth decent money if I want to upgrade."
Alex R., recent graduateDrives a 2026 Honda Civic
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