Get those young'uns a Honda, Cars.com suggests

07/09/2008 18:46. “also offers a lot of features – as well as modest power for teen-agers – for the money, Cars. com says. Mitsubishi Lancer: $13990 base price;” // Denton Record Chronicle

07/09/2008 18:42. Old beaters the primered, battered cars of my youth are old school, I guess.

Cars.com says many parents today buy new cars for their school-age kids, seeking vehicles that are safe, reliable, efficient and affordable. (Personally, I might also be looking for a job for the kid.)

It concluded that the best new car for first-time drivers is a 2008 Honda Civic.

With a base price of $14,810, the car is safe, has a lot of standard features, gets good gas mileage and retains its value well, Cars.com says.

The online shopping service also selected the 2008 Honda Fit base price, $13,950 as the best deal for... // WFAA