10. 2006 Hummer H3

Buyers age 23 and younger: 3.2 percent
Base price: $28,935

Why young drivers like it: The H3’s intimidating looks and eyes-on-me styling make it the perfect SUV for vain young ones. And having the right to say, “I drive a Hummer” at only $28,935 is attractive to the image-conscious under-23 crew. It also has room for friends and their gear inside. And it’d be an ideal road-tripper were it not for poor gas mileage.

What mom and dad think: If they are Hummer haters, the fact that the H3 is the smallest in the line may help. And it’s a versatile ride — the H3 can shuttle kid and a coterie to the slope-side condo in style and comfort.