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Likewise,roadsters or convertiblesare those going through midlife crises, not those new behind the wheel.
Picking a model known for break-downs is inappropriate too.
Here are nine of the worst cars you might buy your teenager:
1.
Mitsubishi Mirage
You wouldnt buy one for yourself, so dont buy it for someone you love.
According to the IIHS, theDodge Challenger 2WDhad a death rate of 154 per million registered vehicle years 2018-2021.
Reliability is an issue, asfrequent mechanical problemsand costly repairs are significant drawbacks to ownership.
RepairPal ranks Jetta 21st out of 36 compact cars for reliability and reports higher-than-average maintenance costs.
Land Rover Range Rover
Known for its rugged four-wheel-drive vehicles, Land Rovers are driven hard.
The model has only been available for a couple of years, solong-term reliability reportsarent available.
However, based on price alone, theres no reason to buy your newly-licensed teen an $80,000 EV.
Hyundai Accent
MotorTrend has called the Accent unforgettable, with an acceleration that is inexplicably slow.
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