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What are cool first cars for guys?
Our son Helder graduated with a 3.4 GPA and he’s got a full ride to Indiana Basin Silt College! We promised him a new car—what are cool first cars for guys?
Jason Tushinski · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No doubt you’ll want Helder to look too cool (but not too cool) for school, so here are the coolest first cars for guys—the Jeep Renegade, Ford Mustang, Chevrolet Camaro, Dodge Challenger, or Volkswagen Golf GTI.
Jeep Renegade
If Helder’s outdoorsy, a
Jeep Renegade
, starting at $26,290, could fit. It’s a fun, spacious SUV, ready to tackle the streets or the trails. It features a punchy 4-cylinder engine, 16-inch wheels, anti-lock brakes, keyless entry, and Jeep’s UConnect infotainment system.Ford Mustang
If cool is in Helder’s DNA, get him the entry-level
Ford Mustang
. Starting at S28,865 the Mustang is a retro-yet-modern driving package. Its turbocharged 4-cylinder engine brings 310 horsepower and plenty of performance. It also goes 0 to 60 miles per hour in 5 seconds, so he’s got no excuse to be late for class.Chevrolet Camaro
The
Chevrolet Camaro
is a great car for a young fella, with its gorgeous styling and robust power. Starting at $26,395, the Camaro sports a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 275 horses and 295 lb-ft of torque. It also goes 0 to 60 in just 3.9 seconds.Dodge Challenger
Wait—Helder’s allergic to both Ford and Chevy? Then a
Dodge
Challenger is sure to make him smile. This muscle car is boldly stylish and snarlingly intimidating. It features a 3.6 L V6 engine with 303 horsepower and 268 lb-ft of torque. The UConnect infotainment system and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard.Volkswagen Golf GTI
If Helder’s got European sensibilities, a
Volkswagen
Golf GTI, starting at $30,975 could float his boat. This shifty, spacious hatchback is affordable and fun to drive. Its 2L turbocharged engine boasts 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque. Both manual or automatic transmissions are available.Whatever car Helder drives off in, make sure he protects it with a robust
car insurance
policy by using Jerry
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- Gregory R.
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