Teenagers first car.........

[ELVIS]

barry, im with you. i wont be buying Jr some piece of shit car, then again i wont be getting him a new gt or ss either. and im sure he will think the vert is the biggest turd in the world and wouldnt want it anyway.

god bless.

[Shaggin Wagon]

This + a standard transmission.

True this. My first car was a 76 Dart with a 4 speed. It was the first time I had never driven standard before. I went to pick up it up from the owner and I had hell getting it home, but hey I learned!

I love my 99 F150, gas mileage isn't terrible on it. I have been thinking about selling it and trying to get a mustang. I did not wreck my first car, which was a 94 3000gt sl my mom bought me for 3k. Well she didn't like me having a car that she thought was fast. I didn't pay for it so I didn't have much say in the matter. Ended up with a POS 2000 Celica gt. Gas was great, I paid 40 bucks for a full tank. Then I hydroplaned into a telephone pole. Snapped the front axle etc. With the money from the insurance I got my truck. I do agree with getting him something reliable, but don't get him something brand new. Get him a standard transmission 99-04 mustang or a focus svt or something along those lines.

[HUNCH]

I think you're spoiling him. Get him something older, something to work on a bit. That way he will learn something to pass on to his children.

Something American...

[David]

The biggest thing I noticed when I started driving was the shittier the car, the more fun we had.

[Cobraman]

That's a bit harsh.

Right? Geez.

[Cobraman]

All I can remember is when i was a kid with my first car, by the time I put gas in it , it was rough affording a date or anything else for that matter. Just trying to give him a step up. Gas and insurance is the biggest hit now days.

Right now he is 14. But by this time next year (15), I pla on having a car for him. He wanted a 2010 Camaro or Mustang. Just trying to stay away from that.

I agree. I drove a 1999 f-150 v6 that was a great truck. Of course I sold it for the cobra and then the corvette. I've never wrecked anything and I've been really thankful that I haven't had to drive a pos. I had friends that drove $2500 cars and that just ended up with me going and rescuing their asses all the time. It's a pain in the ass to have a car that isn't reliable. If you want a project car then buy a project car like a fox or something. Don't make his everyday transportation the project car. An altima or similar is a good choice. I drive a 1990 gmc single cab that I bought a maaco paint job for and cleaned up. It's been the most reliable car I've owned.

[Nash B.]

I wouldn't allow him to use any air tools.

That's a bit harsh.

[Algerene]

I bought one of my sons a 96 Cougar with a blown head gasket for $250.00 dollars. I had him read the Chiltons covering the car then supervised him replacing the head gasket. I wouldn't allow him to use any air tools. It was a great project for the both of us and the car ran flawless for two years. However, this car continually had mysterious dents show up on it. Teenagers are not particular about the vehicle, as long as it keeps running.

[Aceman85turbo]

Physics says...that can't happen?

google "reversion"

[Blakeski]

Giving him the same deal my Mom gave me. I buy the first car (providing grades and attitude are in check) Insurance he has to pay for. From then on, he is on his own. He wrecks it, tough shit.

Incentives...very nice. My grandad gave me my first car...wish I had parents that cool!

[JimD]

Thanks, as stated above, I should have caught that.

What is a continously variable transmission?

Doesn't have fixed gears, produces infinite # of eng-wheel speed ratios. "supposedly" more fuel efficient. Heard alot of folks don't like b/c it feels like a slipping trans. IMO probably a POS!

[sc281]

If I ever have a kid I'm going to buy them something nice, but at the same time I'm going to buy the biggest POS I can find on craigslist and make them park next to it everyday. So they know if they mess up in school or driving the nice car is history and they are stuck with the POS.

I like this. I'll never have kids but I am going to tell this to my uncle who has a 15 yr old.

[whitetrash]

Don't agree. I never wrecked my first car. Yes, I know the odds are gainst me.

Neither did I. But my dad did!

[Unicorn Jeff]

Don't agree. I never wrecked my first car. Yes, I know the odds are gainst me.

X2. I had my first one when I was 19 or 20