Harger: Kelley Blue Book wants your teen in a Camry. A KIRO listener in Seattle started in a $50 Plymouth. What was your first car?
A KIRO radio host and Kelley Blue Book editor discussed recommendations for buying a teenager’s first car, highlighting safety features like automatic emergency braking and stability control, and recommending compact or midsize vehicles over subcompacts or large SUVs. The article includes listener stories from the Seattle area about their first cars and lists six used cars under $10,000 that meet safety criteria, including the 2013 Toyota Camry and 2014 Mazda3.