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My pops got me a 13 yr old Toyota Camry for $5k when I was in high school. Good reliable car but I was unhappy with it Lol. Dorkiness aside, it just didn't feel very safe like newer cars at the time. Paper thin doors, sloppy driving dynamics, FWD so slipped around in the consistently wet NW weather.
I'm not even close to being a parent, especially of a high schooler, but I think a lightly used Subaru or Toyota/Honda would be perfect. Why buy new btw? Total waste of money in my opinion as it's just a car for a kid.
I don't think a high schooler should be driving anything fancy or sporty; I saw how entitled/cocky my brother got when he weaseled out my dad's BMW once he came of age. That cockiness has persisted in him as he's always gotten what he wanted. Also, kids (especially boys) do a lot of stupid stuff as new drivers, best to get them something they'll be less tempted to act foolish in.
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