Despite the outdated stereotype that a girl driving and a monkey with a grenade are one and the same, there are more car enthusiasts among women. After all, not only the outer shell is important for modern girls, but also the technological parameters of the car they drive. Especially if this is the first car.

1. Old friend better than new

Should I take a used car or a brand new one? There is an opportunity to purchase an elite used one, or you can buy an unused, but budget one. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of both options: choosing a wheelbarrow with a run, you fly into the ranks of a high class for a strikingly low price. Such cars are considered more reliable. Reliable, but only in comparison with the car of the same year. On top of that, you have no idea what this car has been through before you. There is a risk that you will spend more on repairs.

When it comes to a new car: the cost of using it is completely predictable. Good insurance policies are provided that will cover potential problems. The purchase price should not exceed the annual salary.

2. Does size matter

While SUVs and large vehicles have many advantages, they are suitable for experienced drivers. A big car needs a lot of gas. For a beginner, dimensions play an important role. Your first car should be compact. The best options for beginners are cars of the "A", "B", "B +" segments, and small crossovers.

Artem Matyash, head of the sales department at Autocentre-Bavaria (part of Astana Motors), the official importer of BMW and MINI brands in Kazakhstan, told what to look for when choosing a car:

It is difficult to imagine the perfect car that would suit absolutely any girl. Too much depends on the character, temperament, driving experience, driving style and, finally, the taste preferences of the hostess. It is clear that for a girl a car should always look attractive - the fair sex pays great attention to the color and design of the car. In fact, the emphasis should also be placed on the presence of reliable active and passive protection in the car. The smart systems that premium brands have at their disposal make it much easier, and if necessary, save the life of the driver. If a girl chooses the first car, it is better not to opt for a huge crossover, but to give preference to more compact models - BMW 1 Series, BMW 3 Series, BMW X1. Needless to say, it is better to choose an automatic transmission. Of course, unless the girl is a fan of motorsports and does not spend the weekend on the race track, calculating the apexes and entry points into corners. It is better to choose a front or full drive - with such a car it will be comfortable and easy in the winter. It is difficult for a beginner to cope with a rear-wheel drive car in winter. And for convenient parking, for example, you can get parking sensors and a rear-view camera.

3. Fuel consumption

We should not forget about such an important aspect as fuel consumption. It is worth choosing an economical car with a small engine size - in the case of BMW, even the smallest engine size guarantees enough power for a comfortable ride and driving pleasure. At the same time, fuel consumption will be minimal, which means that you will not have to seriously spend money on transport tax and gasoline, says Artem Matyash.

Also, the official importer of the BMW and MINI brands in Kazakhstan added that before choosing a car, it is better to find out how difficult it is to find spare parts for the car you are interested in, whether there is an official service center for this brand in Kazakhstan. Original consumables, for example, prolong the life of your car and retain its true "factory" character.