Best first car?

I actually think a Crown Victoria / Police Interceptor is an excellent choice for a first car for a young driver. Among the reasons why, cars of this type have been in fleet service both with police and taxi companies that get over 300K miles out of them, so it will run forever, and there will always be parts and service available for this car. It is a sturdy car, that could take some damage and abuse and still protect occupants in case of accident.

And to pick other cars, follow the same rules, what cars do you see a lot of Taxi companies using? I see plenty of Dodge Vans, and my family has owned a few of those, that's what I drove in high school. Lately I see some Toyota Prius taxis, and that is the point where we say, hybrid isn't just a fad, the Taxi guys have decided it is cost efficient to put tons of miles on, so anyway, try the kid out with a Prius.

If Money is not an issue but you're trying to get him a 2004 Crown Victoria, hm...What is your son into? Is he the Sport outdoors type? Get him an SUV like a Ford Escape, Jeep Liberty, and so on...if he's more into fast cars, how about an American Muscle Car like a Ford Mustang, Chevy Camaro, Pontiac G6.

Try and remember your first car experience and what you wish it had and try to work with that.

Get a Japanese car. They are built to last, fuel efficient, safe and cheap to own.

if he does not like what you get him,let him walk