There's an old joke that the best cars for teenagers are those that get terrible gas mileage (so they can't afford to drive too far from home), are built like tanks (for safety reasons), and seat just one person (to keep distractions to a minimum). (autobytel.com)
Purchase the most comfortable commuting vehicle (with not terrible gas mileage) that I could find for less than $ 10,000 and with less than 75,000 miles. (lawyerist.com)