NADAguides.com Highlights Top Ten Cars That Are Cool for School
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COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 14, 2008 -- As students get ready to head back to high school and college campuses, NADAguides.com today announced its picks of the top ten cars that are cool for school. NADAguides.com , a vehicle pricing and information website, took into consideration a combination of factors when choosing its top picks, including affordability, reliability, safety, fuel economy, styling and cost of ownership.
"Never is the generation gap bigger than when parents and kids debate about what car to buy," said Don Christy, Jr., president and CEO, NADAguides.com. "It doesn't have to be hard, though. Parents can get what they want and kids can too."
Christy says both new and pre-owned versions of the cars that made the company's list would be great choices for students heading to school in the coming weeks, not only for practicality but for the "cool factor" too. Following is the NADAguides.com top ten list of cars that are cool for school, in alphabetical order.
The new Chevy Cobalt boasts an affordable base MSRP of $14,410, good safety ratings and solid EPA estimates in the 24 city/33 hwy range. "Honorable mention goes to the 2008 Chevy Malibu, which would be a great mid-size sedan for college graduates for just a few thousand dollars more," said Christy.
The Honda Fit is a zippy little hatchback that is not only reliable, but also offers seating for five, an affordable base MSRP of $13,950, excellent EPA estimates in the 28 city/34 hwy range and a nice list of standard equipment.
"For under $15,000, you can get a brand new MAZDA3 that's reliable and fun to drive," said Christy. The Mazda MAZDA3 comes equipped with a solid list of safety features, including advanced dual front airbags and a tire pressure monitoring system.
For students who appreciate the functionality of an SUV, the Nissan Xterra made the NADAguides.com list due in large part to its cool styling, its roomy interior for passengers and gear, and optional 4WD for inclement weather.
The 2008 Pontiac Vibe boasts an excellent value rating when it comes to five-year ownership costs, good reliability ratings and sleek styling. "For families on a budget, look at one- or two-year-old models for added savings," said Christy.
The Saturn Astra made the NADAguides.com list for its sporty styling, its versatile three door or five door hatchback configurations, seating for five, solid EPA estimates in the 24 city/32 hwy range and its long list of safety equipment, including OnStar(R).
"The Scion xB is just plain cool," said Christy. Not only does this wagon turn heads due to its unique styling, it boasts an affordable base MSRP of $16,420 with a long list of standard equipment, including iPod capability and side curtain airbags.
A car that offers tons of bang for your buck, the Subaru Forester made the NADAguides.com list because of its reliability, excellent handling, stellar crash test ratings and good cargo space.
For students who want the functionality of a truck, the Toyota Tacoma is a great choice. "You could pick up a five- or six-year-old model, save yourself thousands of dollars and still have one heck of a truck," Christy said.
Not only is the new Volkswagen Rabbit affordable, with a base MSRP of $15,600, it gets good gas mileage with EPA estimates in the 22 city/29 hwy range and a nice list of standard features, including 8-way adjustable sport front seats.
To learn more about the cars featured here, visit the New Car Center at NADAguides.com. The company's New Car Decision Guide lets parents and students choose the features most important to them, including price, transmission, body style and MPG information, to help them find the perfect vehicle for school.
About NADAguides.com
NADAguides.com is the world's largest publisher of vehicle pricing and specification information for new and used cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, as well as van conversions, limousines, classic and collectible cars, boats, personal watercraft, RVs, motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and manufactured housing. At NADAguides.com , consumers have access to a variety of new and used vehicle services in addition to valuation information.
