The author recounts how as a teenager they were excited but not thrilled to drive their mom's old Saturn car. They wished their mom would get them a newer, cooler car to drive that wasn't another "mom car". The document then provides recommendations for inexpensive yet popular vehicle options for teenagers, such as pre-owned Honda and Toyota cars that are fuel-efficient and reasonably priced between $19,000-$21,000.

1. I remember when I was younger and was about to start
driving a car.

2. I was so excited about actually being able to drive.

3. I however wasn’t so thrilled about what I would be driving.

4. The reason for this is that the car I would be driving was my
mom’s old Saturn.

5. As far as I know there isn’t a single teenager out there that
wants to drive their mom’s old car.

6. There was a reason she was letting me drive her old vehicle
and that was because she was getting a new one.

7. I remember thinking to myself; I wish my mom would get
me a new car to drive.

8. It didn’t have to be the most expensive car on the lot as
long as it wasn’t another Saturn or mom car.

9. For all the teenagers out there that want to drive something
a bit cooler here are some of the least expensive vehicles
you can discuss with your parents to hopefully avoid driving
something you’ll regret.

10. The first thing that we must consider when looking at a car
is the gas mileage.

11. Teenagers tend to realize the fact that if they are driving,
then they are most likely paying for their own gas.

12. With this in mind few, if any teenagers want a car that costs
them more in gas than it does to insure it.

13. This means that the options most teenagers look for are
small sedans or coupes, and with this in mind two of the
least expensive vehicle brands that youths identify as
popular are Honda, and Toyota.

14. These two vehicle brands make a gas efficient vehicle with
up to five seats, so that your teen can drive their friends
around to whatever destination they desire without having
to worry about gas.

15. The other thing that parents must consider is the actual
cost of the vehicle.

16. Again popular brands such as Honda and Toyota produce
such vehicles for around $19,400 to $21,000.

17. These are fairly reasonable prices to consider when looking
for a vehicle for your child.

18. A tip to lower the cost of the dream car is to look for a pre-
owned vehicle that is around no more than a year or two
old with less than 30,000 miles.

19. Parents who want to purchase their teen the automobile
they desire, and want to save some money should consider
this option.

20. Savings can be up to $5,000 which makes it easier for
youths to convince their parents to purchase the car.