That Avalon is still a nice car with at least 100K miles left to go on it if you continue to take care of it. Get a corolla from Hertz for her. It will have all the things younger drivers need; 4 cylinders, AT, AC stereo, anti lock brakes, air bags, crush zones, &c. They need low power cars with good brakes and safety equipment. And corollas are reliable as all get out. They have good cars at reasonable prices. If you rag about the tires they will put new ones on for free. After you buy it, have it aligned, and you're set. Be sure to tell her that if this one gets stacked, she gets a bus pass. bk