The Best Used Cars for College Students
The Best Used Cars for College Students
Inconvenient off-campus housing, insufficient public transportation and faraway nightlife are some of the reasons for college students needing a car. College students have part-time jobs and many expenses and many cannot afford new cars. Here we have listed the best used cars for college students.
2016 Ford Focus
The Ford Focus is a compact hatchback with a sporty design and well-tuned ride and handling. The 1.0-liter Ecoboost engine paired with a six-speed manual transmission offers you maximum driving fun. The engine makes 123 horsepower and 125 lb.-ft. of torque and offers an EPA-estimated 30 city/42 highway MPG.
The interior of the Focus had several comfort features like manual air conditioning, AM/FM stereo/single-CD player with MP3 capability and four speakers. Safety features include dual-stage front airbags, driver’s knee airbag, side airbags side-curtain airbags, electronic stability control, SOS post-crash alert system and a tire pressure monitoring system.
2016 Ford Fusion
The 2016 Ford Fusion had one of the great-looking sedan bodies. This mid-size sedan is spacious, comfortable and well-equipped with safety features. The car is driven by a 178-horsepower, 2.5-liter inline-four engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Top-notch ride and handling and well-tuned steering help in delivering a nimble and confident drive. The interior of Fusion gives a feeling of quality. The cabin is quiet and has ample legroom all around. Standard safety features include dual-stage airbags, side-curtain airbags, SOS post-crash alert system and a tire pressure monitoring system.
2016 Ford Escape
The 2016 Ford Escape is a compact car powered by a 2.5-liter Ecoboost engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission. The car has several attractive features that college students would fall in love with: a large cargo space, moonroof and ample headroom and legroom for all passengers.
Inside the cabin, you get Bluetooth and on higher trims, a voice-activated music command system and an advanced navigation system. The available intelligent 4WD system allows the driver to take the road less traveled with confidence. Standard safety features include seven standard airbags, roll stability control and many more.
2016 Toyota Prius
The 2016 Prius has an edgy look that will attract everyone’s attention on the campus. It is powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine paired with a continuously variable transmission.
The car gives an impressive fuel economy of 54 MPG in the city and 50 mpg on the highway. Interior features include Entune audio, air conditioning system with air filters, fabric-trimmed seats and rear folding seats. Safety features include eight airbags, an anti-lock brake system and many more driver-assist features.
The used car models that have appeared on the list offer good passenger space and safety features. We have included them in the list because they are affordable and have proven their reliability over these years.
Advertised price excludes tax, tag, title, $699 closing fee per TCA 55-17-114 and all optional dealer installed items selected by the purchaser. Pricing subject to market conditions, customer provided trade in vehicle, and dealer assisted financing; otherwise price may increase $985. Call dealer for accurate pricing. Price includes non-optional dealer installed accessories.
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