<p>My daughters used my old car as “theirs” until it became unreliable enough that we felt it better to replace it. We bought a used rental Kia and they shared it until #1D went to college OOS. Her college is far enough away that our insurance was reduced while she was there. #2D drove it while her sister was gone to school, lessons, etc. When #2D started college, #1D took the car to her college. It meant no driving to/from school or dealing with Amtrak for us. My MIL is no longer able to drive, so she gave her barely used car to #2 last year. Now they both have cars at school. With #1D graduating, the car will help with her job search/volunteering/GRE prep. One less thing she will have to pay for out of limited entry level salary.</p>
<p>There wasn’t much reason to have a car freshman year for either of them, but it definitely made our lives easier when older daughter took it her JR yr. younger daughter gets annoyed when friends don’t offer gas money for trips home, but otherwise it is a good transportation option for her.</p>
<p>Most kids here drive and have access to a car. I shared with my sisters from age 16 until I was married, then bought a car at age 23. We can afford the vehicles and insurance and full pay college tuition. So I guess it works for us ;)</p>